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General
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General
1.1 General information
The first prevention of pressure ulcers in a sitting position is to rise
up regularly whenever it's possible to limit prolonged compression of
vessels next to the bony prominences and to allow tissues perfusion.
Essential nursing care is pivotal in pressure ulcer prevention.
This cushion is intended to the pressure ulcers' prevention score < 14
on the Norton scale or the equivalent on another scale.
Education, clinical judgement and action based planning based on vulne-
rability are fundamental factors in prevention of pressure ulcers.
A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method of
assessing risk from pressure ulcer development, and should be used in
conjunction with an informal assessment (informed nursing judge-
ment). Informal assessment is considered to be of greater importance
and clinical value.
This user manual contains important information about the handling of
the product. In order to ensure safety when using the product, read
the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.
For further information contact Invacare® in your country (addresses
see back page of this manual).
1.2 Symbols
Symbols in this manual
In this User Manual warnings are indicated by symbols. The warning
symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity of
the danger.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious
injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or
slight injury if it is not avoided.
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IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to
property if it is not avoided.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for effici-
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ent, trouble-free use.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices. The launch date of this product is stated in
the CE declaration of conformity.
Manufacturer
1.3 Warranty
We provide a manufacturer's warranty for the product in accordance
with our General Terms and Conditions of Business. Warranty claims
can only be made through the relevant specialist dealer.
Standard Invacare Terms
This is to certify that your Invacare Flotech®product is warranted by
Invacare Ltd for a period stated in the Table "Technical Data" of this
user guide.
The Warranty of your Invacare product is valid from time of shipping.
If a defect or fault is discovered the Invacare dealer or Local Business
Development Manager from whom the appliance was obtained must
be notified immediately.
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by
misuse or non-observance of the instructions set out in this user guide.
During the period of the warranty any products that have become
defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be renewed
without charge.
The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorized alteration be
made to the equipment.
Both warranty and fire retardancy certification will become null and
void if non-Invacare spares are used on any Invacare Flotech® pro-
ducts.
The purchaser's statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act
are not affected.
Invacare Flotech® Contour Visco
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