Össur Power Knee Instructions For Use Manual

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5ENGLISHINTRODUCTIONFOREWORDThank you for your decision to use the POWER KNEE motorized prosthesis! This next generation of Bionicprosthesis for above-knee amputees will offer you unprecedented performance and flexibility in your activities ofdaily-living after due training and adaptation.Please read this manual thoroughly and discuss any questions you may have with your CPO (certified prosthetist-orthotist) before using your prosthesis. To ensure safe and proper operation of the equipment, you must follow theinstructions provided in this manual. Please note that the POWER KNEE has been fitted to your personalspecifications and is not interchangeable with any other motorized prosthesis.Using your prosthesis safely depends upon your diligence in following the instructions contained in this manualand upon your good judgment and common sense.We hope that you will find the POWER KNEE to your complete satisfaction!INTENDED USEPOWER KNEE is designed for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees with moderate to high activity level.In addition, POWER KNEE can be used for an extended user population, namely bilateral transfemoral amputeesand unilateral hip disarticulation amputees.The POWER KNEE is designed to support a variety of functions including stairs ascent. Training will be required tomaster the system and expectations should be discussed with your CPO prior to the fittingSYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUALThe symbols below are used in this manual to identify safety warnings, product precautions and other relevantinformation. It is very important that you read and understand them completely before using your prosthesis forthe first time.User SafetyRefers to a potential personal hazard. Failure to comply with this warning may result in bodily harm orinjury.Product PrecautionCaution: Refers to a potential product hazard.Failure to comply with this caution may result in damage to the product.NoteRefers to any information regarding the operation or handling of the product which should not beoverlooked.