Explanation Of Symbols - Otto Bock Cloud 476C00-FFC Series Instructions For Use Manual

INFORMATION
Date of the last update: 2012-11-02
• Please read this document carefully.
• Follow the safety instructions.

Explanation of Symbols

Warnings regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warnings regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
Information regarding operation. Information for service personnel.
INFORMATION
1 Description
1.1 Intended Use
The Cloud wheelchair seat cushion is to be used exclusively and in dependence of the degree of
severity for decubitus prophylaxis and decubitus therapy for patients with paraplegia, hemiplegia,
neurological deficits, rheumatic nervous and muscle disorders, as well as for geriatric patients,
and is to be used exclusively in a wheelchair.
For hygienic reasons, re-use of the seat cushion or use by another patient is not recommended
by the manufacturer.
1.2 Field of Application
The seat cushion can be used by patients with a body weight of up to 125 kg / 275 lbs without
restrictions.
CAUTION
Risk of redness of the skin/decubitus when exceeding the maximum permissible patient
weight. When exceeding the maximum permissible patient weight, we highly recommend that the
user test the cushion for a few hours under medical supervision, during which time it should be
determined that no reddening of the skin occurs, before using the cushion on a permanent basis.
1.3 Contraindication
Relative contraindications: Should redness of the skin occur, immediately stop using the seat
cushion and consult the treating physician or therapist.
1.4 Safety Instructions
The Cloud wheelchair seat cushion has been manufactured in accordance with state-of-the-art
technology and is safe in operation. The safety of the seat cushion has been confirmed by CE cer-
tification and the declaration of conformity. The development, construction and production of the
product completely meet the requirements of Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
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