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4.6 Patient Briefing
The professional user is to ensure the patient is sufficiently briefed in regards
to the performance of the system, actions to take in the event of a change in its
performance, safe use of the support surface and environmental considerations
that may need to be taken.
4.7 Fire Warning
In order to reduce the risk of fire:
• DO NOT SMOKE - Smoking will contaminate the product and is NOT permitted
around or on the support surface. This is a common cause of fatal fires. A
cigarette could burn a hole in the support surface and cause damage. Patient
clothing, bed sheets and other items, may be combustible and could catch fire.
Failure to observe this warning could result in a severe fire, property damage,
physical injury or death.
• DO NOT - use candles on or around the system.
• DO - keep hot equipment off and away from the system, e.g. hair dryer, curling
tong, etc.
• DO - keep heaters away from the support surface.
• Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and warnings.
• It is advised that a full fire risk assessment is carried out prior to using this
equipment.
• In case of fire, exit and call the emergency services.
• The use of other materials in combination with the mattress can degrade the
fire performance.
4.8 Biocides
Support surface covers contain a anti-fungal agent to control microbial deterioration.
The active ingredient is 3-iodo 2-propynyl butylcarbamate. The active ingredient
is fully encapsulated within the polymer coating. There are no special handling
requirements.
This product doesn’t contain Nano-materials and all components are latex free.
4.9 General Warnings
• The system is to be installed and put into service in accordance
with the information provided in these instructions for use.
• The Artemis II mattress and cushions are typically not suitable
for child use, if it is to be used for child occupancy ensure a
risk assessment has been undertaken taking into account the
proportions of the child and dimensions of the support surface.
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