DHG Dyna-Form Mercury Advance Instructions For Use Manual page 4

1. Intended Use of the Product
Dyna-Form Mercury Advance is a mattress replacement system designed to offer pressure relief and prevention of pressure ulcers to patients
spending the majority of their time in bed.
2. Indications for Use
The Dyna-Form Mercury Advance mattress range is intended to be used by all kinds of users, including lay persons, in all healthcare environments
including professional healthcare facilities and home healthcare. The intended patient population is for individuals aged between Paediatric - Geri-
atric with a body weight of >10kg. The mattresses is suitable for persons who are at very high risk of pressure ulcers, including those with category
1, category 2, category 3, or category 4 pressure ulcers, alongside an individualised care plan.
3. Contraindications for Use
The Dyna-Form Mercury Advance should not be used for patients with unstable fractures, gross oedema, burns or intolerance to motion.
4. Safety Information
Visual inspection
• Inspect the packaging for any damage.
• Check that the correct product has been delivered.
• Check to ensure that the mattress is free from damage.
Always Read the User Manual
• Always read the user manual before use.
• Keep the user manual where it is accessible to users of the product.
• Always ensure that you are referring to the latest version of the user manual.
• The most recent version of the user manual is available to download from the DHG website: www.dhg-healthcare.com
• It is strongly prohibited to modify the original product.
5. Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
• The Medical Professional is responsible for applying best medical judgment when using the system.
• The electricity supply is of the type indicated on the Control Unit.
• Check the mains lead is free from damage and is positioned so as not to cause an obstruction or injury, e.g., strangulation of a child, trip
hazard.
• Ensure the mains lead cannot become trapped or crushed, e.g., by raising or lowering of the bed or bed rails or any other moving object.
• The Control Unit must only be used with a suitably approved power cord and plug set as supplied by Direct Healthcare Group (DHG).
• The system is not to be used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.
• Do not position the Control Unit to make it difficult to disconnect the power supply or plug.
• Do not place the System on or close to a source of heat (i.e., a radiator) as this excessive exposure to heat may weaken the cell material.
• Do not use with hot water bottles or electric blankets.
• Select correct setting 'Hi' or 'Low' as required.
• Care should be taken not to accidentally change settings once set, as this may affect the desired ouput of the therapy.
• To prevent accidental changes to the settings ensure that children, pets and pest are kept away from the Control Unit.
• All internal and external hoses must be free of twists, kinks. The external hose should also be properly connected and positioned so that the
risk of obstruction or injury is eliminated.
• Suitable for continuous use.
• The Mattress will not 'alternate' when disconnected from Control Unit and /or the mains electrical.
• Do not use in an oxygen enriched environment.
• DHG strongly advise against smoking whilst the Control Unit is in use. This is to prevent accidental secondary ignition of items which may be
flammable e.g., bed linen. The materials used in the manufacture of the Mercury Advance System comply with the required fire safety regula-
tions.
• Do not use sharp objects on or near the mattress system as this will cause damage.
• Do not store in damp conditions.
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