Contents Page Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Warnings and Cautions 1.2. Intended Use and Contraindications . 1.3. Device Classification 1.4. Serial Number Label 1.5. Putting Trolley into Service 1.6. Abridged Summary of Warnings and Cautions Product Specifications 2. Product Specifications Product Functions 3.
Product Specifications Introduction These instructions are intended to assist you with the operation of the QA4™ Mobile Surgery System. It is important that that these instructions are read thoroughly before using the equipment. It is also important to check the trolley before use to ensure there is no loss or change in performance;...
Incompatible mattresses can create hazards; only replace the mattress with a new mattress supplied by Anetic Aid, or your authorised dealer, to ensure compatibility in accordance with BS EN 60601-2-52:2010.
Product Specifications Product Specifications Key to Fig. 1: Trolley Dimensions and Weight: Minimum trolley height 575mm (22.6”) Maximum trolley height 935mm (36.8”) NOTE: Height is measured from the floor to the patient platform and does not include the mattress. Trolley length 2100mm (82.7”) Trolley width to the outside of the side bar 655mm (25.8”)
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Product Specifications Patient Weight Limits: Trolley 160kg (353lb) Head Section 25kg (55lb) Leg Section 50kg (110lb) Safe Working Load (SWL) 200kg (441lb) NOTE: The trolley can be used in all positions with the maximum patient weight specified. Standard Lightweight Leg Section: Weight 6kg (13.2lb) Articulation range...
General Product Information 3. Product Functions Key to Fig. 2 Raise & Lower Pedals Brake Pedals Steering Pedal Backrest Actuation Lever Trendelenburg Actuation Lever Head Section Tilt Actuation Lever Removable Leg Section Single Piece Siderail Pushing Handles Oxygen Cylinder Mounting Trough (accommodates E & CD size's) Transfusion Pole ‘V’...
General Product Information Using the Height Adjustment The height of the patient platform is adjusted by using either of the ‘raise and lower pedals’ (item 1, fig. 2). Pumping either pedal will raise the patient platform, lifting either pedal will lower the patient platform. CAUTION: Ensure that there is no equipment stored in the base of the trolley before lowering the patient platform.
General Product Information CAUTION: When the patient is positioned over the perineal cut out the patient weight is offset towards the foot end of the trolley and the patient platform is no longer evenly balanced. Extra effort will be required to tilt the trolley top into a head down position.
General Product Information 10. Using the Leg Section The trolley is fitted as standard with a non-articulating lightweight leg section. If the trolley is fitted with an articulating leg section refer to Section 21. To remove the leg section, depress each button in turn located one on each side of the trolley, and remove the leg section;...
General Product Information To attach the siderail (fig. 8); holding the siderail vertically, pull up on the siderail release handle (A); this will allow the locking clamp (B) to articulate. Holding the locking lever (C), position the clamp (B) onto the siderail, and rotate the locking lever (C) clockwise, or anticlockwise, to lock the siderail in position (fig.
General Product Information The maximum weight limit per IV hook is 3kg (6.6lbs) or 3 litres (101.4 fl oz), NOTE: and the safe working load for the IV pole is 6kg (13.2lbs). 13. ‘C’ Arm Accessibility The mattress and patient platform are made from x-ray translucent materials. The areas, and dimensions, of ‘C’...
WARNING: Incompatible mattresses can create hazards; only replace the mattress with a new mattress supplied by Anetic Aid, or your authorised dealer, to ensure compatibility in accordance with BS EN 60601-2-52:2010. CAUTION: Ensure that the mattress is correctly orientated on the patient platform with the touch fastener of the mattress aligning with the touch fastener on the patient platform.
Anetic Aid or their approved distributor. Anetic Aid will repair or replace, at their discretion, any components found to be defective or at variance with the manufacturer’s specification within this time at...
19. Product Maintenance The life expectancy of a QA4 Surgery Trolley is 10 years from date of introduction to clinical use, dependant on the level of care and maintenance. The performance of this device may reduce once the life expectancy has been reached and exceeded.
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General Product Information Depress the brake pedal to brake all four castors. Depress the steering pedal to engage and disengage the 5 wheel steering function. Pump the raise and lower pedal to raise the patient platform. Lift the raise and lower pedal to lower the platform.
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Mattress batch label. Branding label. The screen printed Anetic Aid brand logo with multiple information symbols; ‘K8 Pressure Care’ technology, CE marked, refer to the instructions for use, mattress is x-ray translucent, latex free, and compliant to Fire Crib Test 5 BS7177.
QA4 Headrest - Full Width Articulating - with K8 Pressure Care Mattress QA4 Side Rail Cover - PADDED - for Single-piece Side Rail - GREY 21347 Material - PAIR QA4 Side Rail Cover - PADDED - for Single-piece Side Rail - CHILD PRINT 21348 Material - PAIR 21356...
Product Accessories 24. Using the Optional Dual-articulating Head Positioner (see build options) The trolley is designed to allow for various head section options to be fitted; refer to Section 9. ‘Using the Head Section’. To remove a head section, lift the release handle fig.13 (C), then lower and remove the head section from the support bracket;...
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