FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
MEDICAL TREATMENT CHAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL - T688 Series
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IFU T688 EN V7 Apr 2021
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INDICATIONS FOR USE & GENERAL SAFETY
1.1
Indications for Use
The Medical Treatment Chair, T688 Series chair is intended for use in medical procedures such
as the administration of renal dialysis to, and collecting blood from, patients in hospital
departments, under the supervision of trained medical staff. The Medical Treatment Chair is also
intended for use in day surgery. The T688 Series chair is designed so that the occupant is
accommodated in a seated position with the hips moved back so
that the occupant’s back is
against the back rest and the legs outstretched and supported by the seat and leg rests. The
chair is designed in such a way that no special training nor competence is needed for operating it.
The T688 Series chair is also used to position patients for easy access by healthcare
professionals.
The T688 Series chair is intended to be used by patients with a weight not exceeding 200 kg (440
lbs).
1.2
General Safety
The T688 Series chair shall only be used indoors on flat surfaces under the supervision of
a medical staff
The chair should never be used in a manner for which it was not intended.
The chair is designed so that the occupant will be seated in a typical seated position - hips moved
back so that the occu
pant’s spine is against the backrest, with legs outstretched and supported
by the seat and leg rest.
The chair is fitted with castors, which are specifically used to aid cleaning and/or positioning of
the chair within the room.
The T688 Series chair shall not be used to transport patients or
any other items
.
Ensure that the backrest is fully elevated before moving the chair.
For models fitted with dual hand controls: the programmable unit (
Nurse’s Hand Control) is for the
use of the staff members only, and the dual recline unit (
Patient’s Hand Control), where fitted, is
to be used by the patient.
This ensures that the chair is not raised or lowered, by the
occupant. A staff member should ensure the area surrounding the chair is free from
obstruction before adjusting it. The Nur
se’s Hand Control should be kept out of reach of
the patient at the rear of the chair.
It is the staff member's responsibility to ensure that prior to operating the chair, the surrounding
walls or equipment will not come into contact with nor obstruct the free movement of the chair.
It is the staff members' responsibility to ensure the patient is briefed on the safe operation
of the chair. If the staff member believes the patient cannot safely operate the chair, the
staff member should remove the hand cont
rol from the patient’s reach.
In an emergency, the chair can be lowered to the Trendelenburg position where CPR may be
performed. It is the staff members' responsibility to ensure that the chair is in the correct position
for CPR and that the resuscitation method used
is in line with hospital policy.
In addition, staff
should ensure that the chair is adequate for those resuscitation methods,
in line with hospital
policy. Do not sit on the backrest, arms, or the leg rest of the chair.
The upholstery is applied parts. The upholstery has no electrical connection to other parts of the
chairs, and is made of non-conducting material.
In general, no responsibility or liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for failure to adhere
to the guidelines and instructions contained in this manual.
