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Arjohuntleigh Alpha Response Instructions For Use Manual

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Alpha Response

Instructions for Use

...with people in mind
464934US_03 • 01/2016

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Alpha Response Instructions for Use ...with people in mind 464934US_03 • 01/2016...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. © ArjoHuntleigh AB 2015. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.The content of this publication may not be copied either...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Mattress ..........5 Installing the Alpha Response Seat cushion ....... 7 Installing the Pump .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ........... . 27 Technical Description .

  • Page 5: General Safety

    • The cover of this product is vapour permeable but not air permeable and may present a suffocation risk. • There is no transport mode on the Alpha Response seat cushion. • Only the pump and mattress or seat combination as indicated by ArjoHuntleigh should be used.
  • Page 6 ArjoHuntleigh for information on correct disposal. Expected Service Life The Alpha Response ™ pump has an expected service life of seven years. To maintain the condition of the pump, have the pump serviced regularly according to the schedule recommended by ArjoHuntleigh.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction About this Manual This manual is your introduction to the Alpha Response system. Use it to initially set up the system and keep it as a reference for day-to-day routines and as a guide to maintenance. You must read and fully understand this manual before using the system.

  • Page 8: Pump

    A full technical description of the Alpha Response system can be found in the Service Manual, part number SER0021, available from your ArjoHuntleigh sales office.

  • Page 9: Mattress: Overlay And Replacement

    Mattress: Overlay and Replacement 3 Static Head Cells Detachable Cover 14 Standard Cells HEAD END Control FOOT END Securing Straps Cable Management Flap Tubeset Transportation Loop Seat Cushion Detachable Cover Active (Alternating) Cells Deflation Valves (on underside for packing and storage) Fixing Straps Base Cover Tubeset...

  • Page 10: Clinical Applications

    2. Clinical Applications Indications The Alpha Response systems are indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories pressure ulcer, when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol: for example, repositioning, nutritional support, skin care. Selection should be based upon a holistic assessment of the patient’s individual care needs.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Remove the system from the packaging. You should Systems for Use have the following items: • Alpha Response pump including mains power cable. • Alpha Response mattress overlay, Alpha Response mattress replacement or Alpha Response seat cushion, which all have integral tubesets and top covers.
  • Page 12 • Pass each half of the strap assembly under the base mattress, connect them together and pull the strap assembly tight. 1. Remove the existing mattress from the bed frame Mattress Replacement and check that there are no protruding bed springs or sharp objects on the bed frame surface.

  • Page 13: Installing The Alpha Response Seat Cushion

    Installing the Alpha Response Seat cushion Cautions • Do not use the seat cushion without a foam cushion beneath it. • Always use the seat cushion with the protective top cover. • Always use the seat cushion in the correct orientation.

  • Page 14: Installing The Pump

    4. If the chair is of the open sided construction, then fix the cushion as shown below: 5. If the chair is of the closed side type with a removable seat cushion, fix the seat cushion as shown below: 6. If the chair is of the closed side type with a non- removable seat cushion, then security will rely on the anti-slip base material of the seat cushion.
  • Page 15 2. Insert the mains power plug into a suitable mains power socket. Bed Foot-Rail Swing-Out Hook Mains Power Plug The mains power cable should be put through one of the Cable Management cable management flaps which are on each side of the in Mattresses mattress, as follows: 1.
  • Page 16 To deflate the mattress, refer to “To Deflate the Mattress” on page 18.  There is no transport mode on the Alpha Response seat cushion. Release Button The system is now ready for use. Refer to “Controls, System Operation Alarms and Indicators”...

  • Page 17: Controls, Alarms And Indicators

    4. Controls, Alarms and Indicators Control Panel Weight Range Icons LCD Screen Activity Indicator LED Indicator Run/Standby Button Mode Selection Icon Weight/Mode Mattress/Seat Mode Icon Select Button Select Buttons This displays the operating mode and status of the pump, LCD Screen as follows: •...
  • Page 18 Run/Standby LED Indicator The multi colour LED adjacent to the button indicates the status of the pump, as follows: Amber (Constant) External power is applied to the pump, but the pump is in Standby. Green (Constant) The pump is in Run mode and operating.
  • Page 19 Weight Range Weight Range There are three icons displayed on the LCD screen, the relative size of each “person” icon corresponding to the patient weight range. The selected weight range is indicated by the corresponding icon being solid and the other two icons as outlines. ...
  • Page 20 Mode Select If the button is pressed during therapy when the Mode Selection Weight icon is displayed, then the Range Mode icons are replaced by four icons. The Mode selected is indicated by the corresponding icon being solid and surrounded by a square and the remaining icons as outlines, as shown in the table below: Active (Alternating) Mode Reactive (CLP) Mode...

  • Page 21: Alarms

     If the operation of the pump changes during use, refer to Troubleshooting procedures on page 27 of this IFU before calling a service engineer or contacting your local ArjoHuntleigh sales office...

  • Page 22: Mattress - Pump Operation

    WARNING Do not place the patient on the mattress until it is fully inflated Installing the System Before using the Alpha Response system make sure the system has been installed correctly in accordance with Section 3, Page 5 “Installation”. Initial Inflation 1. Connect the pump to the mains power supply using the supplied cable and switch on the pump.

  • Page 23: Mattress Operation

    Mattress Operation 1. Make sure the CPR control on the mattress is closed. 2. At the start of the inflation sequence, the default mattress-inflation screen is displayed. • The default patient weight range setting is Normal Weight , as indicated by the three Range icons.

  • Page 24: Raising The Backrest On The Bed Frame

     If the operation or performance of the pump changes during use, stop using the system and refer to Section 9, Page 27 “Troubleshooting” Raising the Backrest 1. If the backrest on the bed is raised (the patient is in on the Bed Frame a semi-recumbent position), the clinician (or Backrest...

  • Page 25: To Store The Mattress

    Standby 1. Stop the therapy and put the pump into 2. Disconnect the tubeset from the pump (refer to “Disconnecting the Tubeset” on page 10). 3. Activate the CPR control at the head end of the mattress to deflate it (refer to “To Activate the CPR Control”...

  • Page 26: Cpr Control

    4. To resume normal operation, reconnect the tubeset to the pump and restart the therapy. Tubeset Connector Transportation Loop IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT OF CARDIAC ARREST CPR Control In the event of a patient suffering cardiac arrest and CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) needing to be administered, activate the CPR control to rapidly deflate the mattress: To Activate the...
  • Page 27  Make sure the plug is securely fitted.

  • Page 28: Seat Cushion - Pump Operation

    6. Seat Cushion - Pump Operation General Refer to the "Initial Inflation" section in Section 5, Page 16 “Mattress - Pump Operation”. WARNING Do not place the patient on the seat cushion until it is fully inflated Seat Cushion 1. At the start of the inflation sequence, the default Operation seat-inflation screen is displayed.
  • Page 29 2. Disconnect the tubeset from the pump (refer to “Disconnecting the Tubeset” on page 10). 3. Depress the two valves on the underside of the seat cushion to release the remaining air from it.  There is no transport mode on the Alpha Response seat cushion.

  • Page 30: Decontamination

    Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist. The Alpha Response system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
  • Page 31 For information on the mattress top cover, including laundering guidelines, refer to “COVER SPECIFICATION” on page 30. Professional hygiene maintenance is required before re- Re-use with multiple patients use of the system with a different patient.

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

    ArjoHuntleigh necessary for trained personnel to repair the system. ArjoHuntleigh recommend that the Alpha Response Service Period ArjoHuntleigh system should be serviced by an authorised service agent, after 12 months running time has elapsed.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting The following table provides a troubleshooting guide for the Alpha Response systems in the event of malfunction. LCD Screen Possible Cause Remedy Pump is inflating the mattress The “egg timer” is replaced by the patient replacement or mattress overlay.
  • Page 34 10. Technical Description PUMP Model: Alpha RESPONSE Part Numbers: 464003 - USA Supply Voltage: 100 - 230V Supply Frequency: 50 - 60Hz Power Input: 24 - 36 VA Pump Fuse Rating: 2 x F500 mA H 250 V Size: 240 (L) x 210 (H) x 135 mm (D) [9.49 x 8.27 x 5.3”] Weight: 3.2kg (7.05 lb)
  • Page 35 4.5in. (115mm) (H) x 82.3in. (2090mm) (L) Polyurethane PU Laminate MATTRESS SIZE INFORMATION Part No. Description Width 465006ADV Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement (Glide IS 2 ), USA 34.9in. (886mm) 465006DAR 34.9in. (886mm) Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement (Reliant IS ), USA 465008ADV 34.9in. (886mm)
  • Page 36 Chlorine concentrations may vary from 250ppm to 10,000ppm depending on local policy and contamination status. If an alternative disinfectant is selected from the wide variety available, ArjoHuntleigh recommend that suitability for use is confirmed with the chemical supplier prior to use.
  • Page 37 The pump is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Alpha Response pump can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Alpha Response pump as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
  • Page 38 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance Test...
  • Page 39 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA ArjoHuntleigh Pty Ltd ArjoHuntleigh SAS ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Poznan) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX Tel: +48 61 662 15 50 Tel: +61 89337 4111 Tél: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 13...
  • Page 40 Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost effi ciency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, Getinge and Maquet. Getinge provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences. Maquet specializes in solutions, therapies and products for surgical interventions, interventional cardiology and intensive care.

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