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Invacare Flotech® Contour Visco
Quality and flame retardancy
Quality is fundamental to the company's operation, working within the
disciplines of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
The Invacare Flotech®cushions features the CE mark, in compliance
with the Medical Device Directive
Invacare is continuously working towards ensuring that the company's
impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a mi-
nimum. It is Invacare's goal to ensure that we, at the widest possible
range, use REACH compliant materials and components.
The foam and cover used to manufacture the Invacare Flotech® range
is independently tested and certified in accordance with
EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2.
For further information please contact Invacare in your country
(addresses see back page of this manual).
1.4 Intended use
This pressure reducing cushion is intended to be used as part of an
overall pressure ulcer prevention program of care.
This product has been designed to deliver effective pressure reduc-
tion and postural support to users, when the product is in normal
use which is defined by Invacare Ltd as when the Flotech product is
placed without additional covers or padding between the user and the
support surface.
Replace the cover in case of damage which may reduce the tightness
or elasticity of the protection. Do not use with another cover that
advocated.
1.5 Service life
We estimate a life expectancy of three years for these products,
provided they are used in strict accordance
set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements
are met. The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product
is carefully used and properly maintained, and provided technical and
scientific advances do not result in technical limitations. The life expec-
tancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.
The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for these products does
not constitute an additional warranty.
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with the intended use as
1.6 Limitation of Liability
The warranty does not extend to the consequential costs from fault
clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings,
expenses, etc.
• Natural wear and tear.
• Inappropriate or incorrect use.
• Defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third parties.
• Defective or neglectful treatment.
• Use of unsuitable spares.
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Safety
2.1 Safety information
WARNING
▸ Do not use this product or any available optional equipment
without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as
user manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. Invacare product
manuals are available on the internet or your local dealer
(Addresses are displayed on the back cover of this manual).
▸ If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or
instructions, please contact a healthcare professional, dealer
or technical personnel before attempting to use this equip-
ment – otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Safety
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