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Arjohuntleigh Carevo Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
...with people in mind
04.BA.08_9US.CA September 2014

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  • Page 1 Carevo INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...with people in mind 04.BA.08_9US.CA September 2014...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. © ArjoHuntleigh 2013. 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 whole or in...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Shower Handle Holder ............17 Battery .................17 Transfer from Bed to Carevo ...........18 Transfer from Carevo to Bed ...........21 Transfer from Sling Lift to Carevo ...........24 Transfer from Carevo to Sling Lift ...........26 Shower the patient in the Carevo ..........28 Home Care Use ..............32 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ........34...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    If a DVD accompanies this IFU, please note that the DVD does not replace the information in this IFU. Your Carevo™ is a part of a series of quality The IFU contains additional important safety products designed especially for hospitals, nursing instructions.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Instructions for Use. The patient transfer to and from the Carevo can be performed with a ceiling lift, mobile passive lift or by lateral transfer to and from a bed, using an appropriate sliding aid.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    To avoid equipment damage only lift one To avoid injury, make sure that the patient end (head end or foot end) of the Carevo at is not left unattended at any time. a time. Never lift the foot end and the head end at the same time.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    5 Make sure that the battery is fully charged. See NEA 8000 Battery Charger IFU. 6 Charge the battery for 24 hours. 7 Perform a functionality test on the Carevo. See section, Care and Preventive Maintenance. NOTE 8 Disinfect the product. See section, Cleaning and If you have any questions, please contact your Disinfection Instructions.

  • Page 8: Carevo Models

    Carevo Models Carevo without adjustable back support (standard) BAC1101-01 (Europe and North America) BAC1102-01 (Japan) BAC1103-01 (Australia) Length: 2000 mm (78 3/4” inches) Carevo with an adjustable back support BAC1111-01 (Europe and North America) BAC1112-01 (Japan) BAC1113-01 (Australia) Length: 2000 mm (78 3/4” inches)

  • Page 9: Carevo Directions

    Carevo is designed with a slight tilt down towards the drain. Flexi zone The caregiver needs to be positioned at the head end of the Carevo Fig. 2 Emergency during transport. In case of an emergency the caregiver will be stop button close to the emergency stop button.

  • Page 10: Parts Designation

    (one for the head end and one for the foot end) 12 Shower handle holder 13 Flexi zone 14 Comfort handles 15 Head panel 16 Side support (one on each side of the Carevo) 17 Pillar 18 Castor base 19 Drainage hose holders 20 Foot panel...

  • Page 12: Product Description / Functions

    Slightly kick up the gray castor brake lever. (See Fig. 4) Straight Steering Device Fig. 5 Most often used when one caregiver is transporting the Carevo. For easier manoeuvring in corridors and around corners, use the straight steering device. The straight steering devices are green and located on two castors diagonally from each other.

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop Button

    Fig. 1 The emergency stop button is not intended to interrupt operation during normal use. If, for any reason the Carevo does not respond to the control panel, push the emergency stop button to stop any movement. (See Fig. 1) Contact qualified personnel if that happens.

  • Page 14: Comfort Handles

    Comfort Handles Fig. 1 There are two comfort handles located on the Carevo, one on each side support. The patient can use the comfort handle as support when laying on the side. Holding on to the comfort handle can add a sense of security for the patient as well as a feeling of being able to help out.

  • Page 15: Adjustable Back Support

    Press to lower the adjustable back support. CAUTION Fig. 2 To avoid the Carevo adjustable back support from electrical overheating during constant use of lowering/raising, make sure to lower/raise the back support for a maximum of 2 minutes. Then wait for 6 minutes before lowering/raising the back support again.

  • Page 16: Drainage Plug

    The drainage plug is attached to the foot panel by a string. When not in use let it hang freely. Drainage Fig. 2 The Carevo upper drainage and a lower drainage is located under the foot panel. Remove the lower drainage: Grab and squeeze the sides of the lower drainage connector and pull it down.

  • Page 17: Head Pillow

    Battery Fig. 3 The battery is located under the head panel. Carevo uses the NEA0100-083 battery. (See Fig. 3) The rounded ridge of the battery needs to be upward when inserting it into the Carevo battery compartment. (See Fig. 4) Remove the battery by pulling it straight out.

  • Page 18: Transfer From Bed To Carevo

    (For lateral transfers always use a sliding aid. For sliding aid instructions, see respective sliding aid IFU.) 1 Fold down the Carevo side support on the transfer side and lower the adjustable back support, if available. 2 Apply the brakes on the bed.
  • Page 19 Transfer the patient with the sliding aid (tube /sheet) from bed to the Carevo. Make sure to keep an eye on the patient’s head during the transfer. Examples of transfer with a sliding aids are: Fig.
  • Page 20 Fig. 9 16 Remove the sliding aid from under the patient’s body. (Use local technique) (See Fig. 9) 17 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 10) Fig. 10 WARNING To avoid entrapment make sure to keep the patient’s hair, arms and feet close to the body...

  • Page 21: Transfer From Carevo To Bed

    2 Adjust the bed to an ergonomic height. Fig. 2 3 Fold down the bed rail on the transfer side. 4 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 1) 5 Lower the adjustable back support on the Carevo, if available.
  • Page 22 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 6) Fig. 7 14 Make sure the Carevo mattress is on top of the bed. 15 Transfer the patient with the sliding aid (tube/sheet) from Carevo to bed. Make sure to keep an eye on the patient’s head during the transfer.
  • Page 23 16 Make sure to replace the Carevo head pillow with a bed Fig. 9 pillow under the patient’s head. 17 Remove the sliding aid under the patient. (Use local technique) (See Fig. 9) 18 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 10) 19 Move the Carevo away from the bed.

  • Page 24: Transfer From Sling Lift To Carevo

    Fig. 1 IFU.) 1 Lower the Carevo to lowest height. 2 Apply the castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 1) 3 Make sure both Carevo side supports are folded up. Fig. 2 4 Raise the Carevo adjustable back support, if available, to a more seated position for comfort and easier detachment of the sling.
  • Page 25 8 Detach the sling from the spreader bar. (See Fig. 4) 9 Move the lift away from the Carevo. 10 Adjust the Carevo to an ergonomic height. (See Fig. 5) Fig. 5 11 Lower the Carevo adjustable back support, if available.

  • Page 26: Transfer From Carevo To Sling Lift

    Fig. 1 (For sling and lift instructions, see respective sling and lift IFU.) 1 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 1) 2 Adjust the Carevo to an ergonomic height. (See Fig. 2) Fig. 2 3 Lower the Carevo adjustable back support, if available.
  • Page 27 To avoid the patient from falling out of the device make sure that all side supports are in a locked position. Lift the patient out of the Carevo. (See Fig. 5) Fig. 6 NOTE If the height of the lift is not enough to go over the Carevo, then fold down the side support on one side.

  • Page 28: Shower The Patient In The Carevo

    Position the Carevo so that the lower drainage outlet is right above the floor drain. (See Fig. 2) 2 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 3 Adjust the Carevo to an ergonomic height.
  • Page 29 TIPS Fig. 6 Use the shower handle holder on the Carevo for more effective work flow. Use it for sprinkling water over the patient, to keep him/her warm during the shower routine. (See Fig. 6) 8 For shallow bathing, plug the mattress drain with the Fig.
  • Page 30 Fig. 10 holder under the foot panel or attach the lower drainage to the upper drainage. (See Fig. 10) 12 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo. (See Fig. 11) Fig. 11 13 Transport the patient. (See Fig. 12) Fig. 12...
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  • Page 32: Home Care Use

    Home Care Use Using the Shower Trolley For Distributors and Renters Before using Carevo in home environment make When transporting Carevo to the customer with a sure that: (See Fig. 1) van: • • Make sure the product is properly secured during WARNING transport.
  • Page 33 Fig. 1...

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    • Arjo General Purpose Disinfectant If you have any questions regarding disinfecting the • Arjo Disinfectant Cleanser IV Carevo, or wish to order disinfectant fluid, contact ArjoHuntleigh Customer Service. See section, Parts • Arjo All Purpose Disinfectant and Accessories. •...
  • Page 35 IFU. (See Fig. 2) Fig. 2 3 Remove the lower drainage and the pillow. 4 Rinse the Carevo with water. Start from the top of the mattress down towards the castors. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 5 Scrub the Carevo with disinfectant using a soft bristle cleaning brush to remove contamination.
  • Page 36 17 Spray disinfectant on the upper drainage and clean it with a bottle brush. 18 Place the mattress in its original position. 19 Spray disinfectant and clean the outside of the Carevo with Fig. 6 a disposable towel. Start from the top of the mattress moving down towards the castors.
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  • Page 38: Battery Instructions

    Battery Instructions • If the Carevo is used frequently, it is recommended to use two batteries, one in WARNING operation and one as a stand-by in the charger. To avoid bodily injury, do NOT crush, • It’s recommended that a battery not in use is left in puncture, open, dismantle or otherwise the charger.

  • Page 39: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Care and Preventive Maintenance Caregiver Obligations The Carevo is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to make sure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specification. WARNING To avoid malfunction resulting in injury make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Page 40 Caregiver Obligations Fig. 1 Every Use Clean/Disinfect • The Carevo has to be cleaned and disinfected immediately after usage. (See Fig. 1) • For further disinfecting instructions see section, Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions. Every Week Visually check all exposed parts •...
  • Page 41 Visually check battery Fig. 5 • Visually check the condition of the battery. Remove and replace immediately if damaged. (See Fig. 5) Check the mattress and head pillow Fig. 6 • Make sure there are no cracks or tears that would allow water to get into the filling.

  • Page 42: Alarms And Sounds

    The battery needs to be charged and the Carevo can A pulsing buzzer sound is heard for 10 only be lowered (not raised). Change to a fully seconds.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    1 Make sure that all the brakes and straight steering devices are released. The Carevo is hard to manoeuvre during 2 Remove the patient from the Carevo and check transport. that all the castors swivel and roll freely. 3 Contact qualified personnel.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Safe working load (SWL) = Maximum total load 200 kg (440 Ibs) (Patient + Water) Maximum patient weight 182 kg (400 Ibs) Weight of the Carevo (without patient and water) 82 kg (181 Ibs) Model and Type Standard: BAC1101-01(Europe & North America),...
  • Page 45 If a gap exists a suitable bridge must be used. Toilets: The Carevo can be used over all standard toilets regardless of whether the toilet is attached to the wall or to the floor. No other combinations are allowed...

  • Page 46: Dimensions

    Dimensions Measurements in mm and in inches (“) Highest position 1210,5 47 3/4" Lowest position 2005 79" * Stroke between the highest (A) and the lowest (B) position is 350 mm (13 3/4”)
  • Page 47 Measurements in mm and in inches (“) 888 35" Foot end view 759 29 3/4" 700 27 1/2" Turning radius...

  • Page 48: Labels On The Carevo

    Labels on the Carevo On the labels you will find the following information: Lift stroke Max total load Defines the maximum total load of patient, water or any other load that may be on the Certified according to NRTL Carevo through TÜV SÜD.
  • Page 49 Carevo Carevo pillow for mattress for 8663465 ArjoHuntleigh AB 8663449 ArjoHuntleigh AB Material: PU Verkstadsvägen 5 Material: PU Verkstadsvägen 5 241 38 Eslöv 241 38 Eslöv SWEDEN SWEDEN XXXX-XX XXXX-XX Identification label Identification label on the pillow on the mattress...

  • Page 50: Approvals And List Of Standards

    Approvals and List of Standards CERTIFICATE LOGO STANDARDS NRTL UL 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for safety. CAN/CSA C22.2No. 601.1, Medical equipment Certified for Canada TÜV SÜD EN ISO 10535: 2006, Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods. EN12182:2012 Technical aids for disabled persons - General requirement and test methods EN/IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment...
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  • Page 52: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and needs to be used according to the EMC information below. The Carevo is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Carevo should assure that it is used in such an environment. WARNING Stacking or placing other electrical equipment next to this device is not recommended, it can interfere with the equipment's operation and safety.
  • Page 53 To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which Carevo is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Carevo should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary.

  • Page 54: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Head Pillow Wedged pillow Mattress 8663465-017 100880-01 8663449-017 Drainage Hose Shower Hose Disinfectant Length 1000 mm (39 3/8”): PP0998 To order contact local 8564162-1000 representative. Length 1500 mm (59”): 8564162-1500 Length 2000 mm (78 3/4”): 8564162-2000 Battery Battery charger Shower Panel (BCA) 1207/1204/1202/1201-04...

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