User Manual - Invacare Essential Care User Manual

WARNING!
Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries
The device delivers effective pressure
redistribution, when the support surface is
covered with a cotton, cotton combination or
linen bed sheet, and any one of these is the only
item deployed between the support surface and
the user.
– Bed sheets must be loosely fitted, with creases
smoothed out.
– Ensure that the support surface in contact with
the user is kept free from crumbs and other
food debris, and that drip cables, stents, and
other foreign objects do not become entrapped
between the support surface and the user.
– Heated over blankets must only be used
in consultation with a qualified healthcare
professional, as an increase in temperature can
increase the risk of developing pressure injuries.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
Non-original or wrong parts may affect the
function and safety of the product.
– Only use original parts for the product in use.
– Due to regional differences, refer to your local
Invacare catalogue or website for available
options or contact your Invacare distributor. See
addresses at the end of this document.
2.2 Safety Information for Transport
• Take care when handling the product to ensure no
damage to the cover.
• It is recommended that two people lift/carry the
product.
• Avoid contact with jewellery, nails, abrasive surfaces, etc.
• Do not drag the product.
• Avoid contact with wall, door frames, door catches or
locks, etc.
• Do not transport in roll cages unless completely
protected from the sharp edges of the cage.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Product Description
The mattress offers pressure reducing qualities, specific to
the individuals needs. By promoting even weight distribution,
they reduce tissue pressure at potentially vulnerable areas.
The mattress is zipped around 3 sides for ease of inspection
and cleaning.
The water-resistant cover provides a vapour-permeable, multi
stretch surface, to promote patient comfort and to maximise
the effectiveness of the foam core.
Essential Touch: Double sided castellated foam allows
the mattress to be turned or rotated inside the cover for
increased product longevity.
3.2 Intended Use
This mattress is intended to deliver effective pressure
redistribution to users. It is intended to be used in
conjunction with an appropriately sized bed frame as part of
an overall pressure injury prevention program of care.
Intended Users
Intended users are adults and adolescents with restricted or
limited mobility and or activity in a hospital, long term care
or homecare setting.
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Indications
Essential Basic: Suitable for users who do not require therapy
for pressure injury.
Essential Care, Visco, Plus, Touch: Suitable for users 'At Risk/
High Risk' of developing pressure injury.
3.3 Symbols on the Product
Medical Device
Manufacturer
European
representative
Do not pierce or
cut
Do not dry clean
User weight limit.
See Technical
Data.
Do not put near
flame
Do not bleach
LOT number
3.4 Components
The following components are included within the scope of
delivery:
Multi-stretch water-resistant polyurethane cover
A
Foam insert
B

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C
European
conformity
UK Conformity
Assessed
Date of
manufacture
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Line dry
Machine wash
temperature.
Max.
temperature is
shown in symbol.
Do not iron
Tumble dry low
heat
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