Medifab Secure-Fix Harness User Manual
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1. Medifab Medical Fabrication Australia 26 Wade Court SALE VIC 3853 New Zealand 7 Allens Road ASHBURTON 7700 Call 1300 543 343 AU Call 0800 543 343 NZ www medifab com equip posturalcare com ABN 49 828 922 466 Safety Information DO NOT install or use the Secure Fix Restraint and Positioning System until you read and understand the instructions Failure to properly use this System increases the risk of serious injury or death Your patient s safety depends on you installing and using the Secure Fix Harness correctly e Always use by or on order of a physician Only well trained and qualified nursing staff may install Secure Fix Products in accordance with manufacturer instructions and provincial and federal regulations as well as the facility s policies and procedures Private individuals must strictly follow physician s orders e Intended use Secure Fix Products may only be used for medical purposes for which they were designed The manufacturer s instructions for use must be strictly adhered to e Inspect before use Inspect before use for broken stitches torn worn out or frayed parts and damaged eyelets Inspect to ensure that the magnetic locking cap and Velcro Fasteners hold securely These products could fail resulting in injury Do not use damaged products e Make sure Secure Fix Belts are attached securely to beds and chairs Only use Secure Fix Products on beds or stable chairs tha2. e Liquid causes the magnetic locking cap to fail Do not submerge the magnetic locking cap in any type of liquid This will cause them to malfunction If the mechanism of the magnetic locking cap fails to open straps can be cut with scissors or belt cutters Check the head of the pin for signs of wear and tear rounding off or compressive strain Pacemaker warning A distance of 10 cm 4 inches must be maintained between a patient s pacemaker and the magnetic locking cap otherwise the patient could suffer a tachycardia For possible interference of strong magnets with other patient implants please refer to manufacturer s instructions Use of Secure Fix Products in moving vehicles Only use Secure Fix Transport Belts that are designed for use in moving vehicles The Secure Fix Transport Belt System does not replace a vehicles seat belt system The vehicles own seat belts must be used The Secure Fix Transport Belts may only be used as additional support or positioning of the patient After an accident the Transport Belts could complicate rescuing accident victims Make sure that the patient can be quickly rescued Keep belt cutters handy e Secure Fix Belts are non flammable DIN EN 71 2 03 Secure Fix Belts meet the strict regulations set by the German automobile industry according to DIN 75200 Flammability of interior materials in passenger cars According to DIN EN 71 2 03 the restraint belts are n
3. on flammable after 10 seconds of flame treatment the material did not ignite e Removing the locking cap Attention If the locking cap is under tension it will not remove If this happens you need to put your hand behind the strap to help relieve the locking stem Ensure the locking cap isn t under pressure Attention Black cap will not release if you pull on it when engaging the magnet Press lightly on the cap as you engage the magnet and then pull it off Attention Once the locking cap is removed keep it in a safe place Place the backrest strap around the backrest and Velcro in place Velcro the waist strap around the user A B Engage the anti escape catch and connect the vehicle safety belt To disengage use the magnet release key Place the attaching strap around the backrest of the chair or wheelchair 6 Secure in place with the locking system Ensure that the belt is tight
4. t allow for attaching the belts according to the instructions for use e Note Products must be attached to beds or chairs so that they cannot slide in any direction The location you choose to attach the products on beds or chairs must be free of sharp edges Make sure belts do not interfere with folding parts or moving mechanics Important note for use with chairs The Secure Fix Systems for chairs do not prevent chairs from tipping over Warning Monitor patients frequently Patients in restrictive products require frequent monitoring Aggressive agitated restless patients and those in danger of aspirating require continuous monitoring Test Secure Fix Belts for correct fit The correct fit of the device must be checked frequently to avoid accidents The belts must be secured properly The points of attachment must not have sharp edges Make sure belts do not interfere with folding parts or moving mechanisms Always use the proper size product The size of the product must be selected according to the size of the patient Products that are too small or too large compromise the patient s comfort and safety Belts must be snug but not interfere with breathing Make sure that the belt is snug but not too tight The breathing of the patient must not be hindered You should be able to slide your open hand between the belt and the patient The patient could harm himself with the restraint too loos
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