Invacare Softform Active 2 Rx User Manual page 3

A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method
of assessing risk from pressure injury development, and should
be used in conjunction with an informal assessment (informed
nursing judgement). Informal assessment is considered to be of
greater importance and clinical value.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or
damage.
— If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
— 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 manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire or Explosion!
A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface and
cause damage to the device. Also, patient clothing,
bed sheets, etc. may be combustible and cause a
fire. Failure to observe this warning can result in a
severe fire, property damage and cause physical
injury or death.
— Take special care in oxygen rich environments.
— Do not smoke.
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.
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CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage to Property
— Mattress must be used with the cover at all
times.
2.2 EMC Information
This product needs special precautions regarding EMC and
needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC
information provided, and this unit can be affected by portable
and mobile RF communications equipment.
CAUTION!
— Do not use a mobile phone or other devices
that emit electromagnetic fields, near the unit.
This may result in incorrect operation of the
unit.
— This device should not be used adjacent to or
stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, this device should be
observed to verify normal operation in the
configuration in which it will be used.
2.3 Safety Information for Transport
Take care when handling the product to ensure no damage
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to the cover.
It is recommended that two people lift/carry the product.
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Avoid contact with jewellery, nails, abrasive surfaces, etc.
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Do not drag the product.
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Avoid contact with walls, door frames, door catches or
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locks, etc.
Do not transport in roll cages unless completely protected
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from the sharp edges of the cage.
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3.1 Product Description
The Invacare Softform Active 2 without the Rx pump acts as a
static pressure reducing support/mattress for patients at
high/very high risk that can, by facilitating the Rx pump,
introduce effective active support if the patient's condition
requires alternating pressure support.
The water-resistant cover provides a vapor-permeable, multi-
stretch surface to promote patient comfort and to maximise
the effectiveness of the foam core.
The mattress is the only part intended to come into physical
contact with the patient (the only applied part with
temperature of maximum 41.1 °C).
3.2 Intended Use
This pressure redistribution mattress and control unit are
intended to be used in conjunction with an appropriately sized
bed frame.
The mattress can be used safely in static mode for static
pressure redistribution, or in dynamic mode should an
alternating pressure support surface be required.
This product delivers effective pressure redistribution to users,
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.
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