Invacare Eskal L839 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 3

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury o r
damage.
— If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
— Do not use this product or any available o ptional
equipment without first completely r eading and
understanding these instructions a nd any
additional instructional material such a s user
manual, service manual or instruction s heet
supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of fire or explosion
A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface and
cause damage to the device. Also, patient clothing,
bed sheets, etc. may be combustible and cause a
fire. Failure to observe this warning can result in a
severe fire, property damage and cause physical
injury or death.
— Take special care in oxygen rich environments.
— Do not smoke.
WARNING!
Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries
The device delivers effective pressure redistribution,
when the support surface is covered with a cotton,
cotton combination or linen bed sheet, and any one
of these is the only item deployed between the
support surface and the user.
— Bed sheets must be loosely fitted, with creases
smoothed out.
— Ensure that the support surface in contact with
the user is kept free from crumbs and other food
debris, and that drip cables, stents, and other
foreign objects do not become entrapped
between the support surface and the user.
— Heated over blankets must only be used in
consultation with a qualified healthcare
professional, as an increase in temperature can
increase the risk of developing pressure injuries.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
Non-original or wrong parts may affect the f unction
and safety of the product.
— Only use original parts for the product in use.
— Due to regional differences, refer to your local
Invacare catalogue or website for available
options or contact your Invacare distributor. S ee
addresses at the end of this document.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Intended Use
The mattress overlay is intended for pressure redistribution and
comfort, as part of an overall pressure ulcer prevention
program of care.
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The mattress overlay is to be used in conjunction with an
appropriately sized mattress and bed frame. It delivers effective
pressure redistribution, provided a bed sheet (cotton, cotton
combination or linen) is the only item deployed between the
support surface and the user.
The product is suitable for use in home care, residential, nursing
and acute care settings.
Indications for Use
Persons with limited ability to shift their weight with the
consequence to risk pressure ulcers.
Contraindications
Persons with unstable spinal cord fractures and/or cervical
traction.
Invacare presumes medical professionals have made
an individual assessment to determine the patient's
risk level or therapy requirements.
3.2 Product Description
The mattress overlay comprises of a single air cell layer support
surface. It is accompanied by a pump, whose air flow rate is
adjustable according to the user's needs. The system provides a
gentle and dynamic support.
3.3 Symbols on the Product
European
Conformity
European
representative
Manufacturer
Reference
number
Type BF applied
part
WEEE conform
Do not put near
flame
Do not iron
Do not bleach
3 Product Overview
Medical
device
Date of
manufacture
Serial number
Read user
manual
Class II
equipment
Do not pierce
or cut
Wipe Clean
Do not dry
clean
1631420-D