6 | Ottobock Genium X3 - Bionic Prosthetic System
CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit. Extended, continuous use (e.g. lengthy downhill walks) can
lead to:
• Overheating of the hydraulic unit resulting in malfunction of the knee joint
• Defects of the hydraulic unit resulting in leakage of liquid
This can cause you to fall and / or result in skin irritation. Touching overheated components can
also cause burns.
Please take note of pulsating vibration signals. They indicate the risk of overheating. As soon as
these pulsating vibrations begin, stop all activities and allow the hydraulic unit to cool down. You
may resume your activities once the pulsating vibration signals stop.
If activities are continued despite the pulsating vibration signals, there is the risk of overheating the
hydraulic element and, in extreme cases, of damage to the knee joint. The knee joint should then
be sent to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre for inspection. Please contact your prosthetist
with any service questions.
CAUTION
Danger of falling when descending stairs.
• When walking down stairs, the banister or handrail should always be used and the prosthetic foot
should be placed on the step so that the heel (max. centre of the foot) is close to the edge of the
step to facilitate rollover.
• If the audible signal sounds, stop descending immediately and check whether stance phase con-
trol is active (see Section “Safety Messages and Safety Mode“).
• Observe the vibration and audible signals (beeps) of the knee joint.
• Particular caution is required when carrying children down stairs.
CAUTION
Improper MyMode switching. Incorrectly switching from MyModes into basic mode or vice versa
results in a risk of falling (see the section MyMode Switching via remote control)!
• After switching to one of the MyModes, check the functions since you may have accidentally activa-
ted a different MyMode than you intended (see the section „MyMode Switching without the remote
control“ and the section „MyMode Switching with the remote control“)
• Ensure that you switch back to basic mode once your activities in the MyMode have ended.
CAUTION
MyMode Switching via remote control. You can use the remote control to initiate various ac-
tions which cause the damping behaviour of the knee joint to change. In certain situations, this
can cause you to fall.
If an unintended action was accidentally initiated using the remote control (feedback in the form of a
vibration or audible signal), take your weight off the knee joint and switch back to the intended mode.
CAUTION
Consequences of product deterioration. Wear and tear on system components can lead to
malfunction of the knee joint. This can cause you to fall.
For your own safety, comply with the specified service and inspection intervals (maintaining opera-
tional safety and protecting the warranty). Please contact your prosthetist with any service questions.
