Entrapment May Occur - Invacare MicroAir MA80 User Manual

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Entrapment May Occur

WARNING
Patient entrapment with bed side rails may cause injury or death. Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to
prevent patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Monitor patient frequently. Read and understand the
Owner's/Operator's Manual prior to using this equipment. Invacare product manuals are available at www.invacare.com or
your dealer.
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of equipment is required to reduce the risk of
entrapment. Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of entrapment.
Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of entrapment. Review "A Guide to Bed Safety",
published by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use the link located under each bed rail
product entry to access this bed safety guide.
Refer to the owner's manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety information.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Assist rails
with dimensions different from the original equipment supplied or specified by the bed manufacturer may not be
interchangeable and may result in entrapment or other injury.
Invacare®MA80 Series Mattresses
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Part No 1148138