Your fingers may or may not extend from
the end of the garment depending on the
length of your arm. When applied, the
garment should not be so tight that it applies
compression and it should never hurt. The
garment connector should extend from the
end of the garment closest to the wrist.
Arm garments
Step 1: Loosely form the garment to your
arm’s shape and fasten the hook tabs
(4.10)
.
Use the outermost hook panel for larger
circumference arms. Fold the panel under
itself and use the inner hook panel for smaller
circumference arms.
Step 2: With the curved end of the garment
closest to you, slide your arm into the
garment until it reaches your armpit
(4.11)
.
Step 3:Ensure that the curved top edge of the
garment is positioned on the outer side of
your shoulder
(4.12)
. The straight end of the
garment should be positioned over the hand.
Readjust the hook and loop material of the
garment, if necessary, so that it fits securely
but comfortably on your arm. As the garment
inflates it will intelligently apply compression
based on your limb size so it is not necessary
that the garment have a snug fit or apply
compression from donning.
(4.10)
(4.11)
(4.12)
Garment removal
Disconnect the garment from the PCU and allow it to deflate as necessary. To
remove the garment, either slide your limb out of the garment or undo the hook
and loop material and remove your limb. It is recommended to keep the hook and
loop material fastened even when the garment is not in use to avoid it snagging on
clothes, linens, or other materials.
Safety
5
Warning:
Explosion Hazard
Do not use in the presence of flammable gases, including flammable anesthetics.
Warning:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not allow liquid to enter any part of the system.
Warning:
Electric Shock Hazard
Never attempt to perform maintenance or service the device while in use. To completely
eliminate power, disconnect the power supply from the Pressure Control Unit or from the
wall outlet.
Warning:
Electric Shock Hazard
To prevent electric shock, do not open the Pressure Control Unit. Do not attempt to
service the pressure control unit yourself. All maintenance tasks should be performed
only by the manufacturer or by authorized service personnel. Service by unauthorized
personnel shall void the warranty.
Warning:
Ventilation Hazards
Always place the pump on a solid surface free of objects that may block ventilation
openings. Never lock the ventilation openings. Keep the ventilation opening free of
debris such as lint and hair. Never operate the pump on a soft surface, such as a bed,
couch, or pillow, where the ventilation opening may be blocked. Never drop or insert any
object into any opening of the pump.
Warning:
Environmental Hazards
Keep the pump, garments, and power supply cord and plug away from sharp objects,
flames, and heated surfaces.
Warning:
Proper Inspection Required
Prior to using always inspect pressure control unit, power supply, garments, and
connectors for damage.
Warning:
Tripping
Never operate the controller where the cord or tubing harness shall present a tripping
hazard.
Warning:
Strangulation
The power supply and hoses of this product may pose a strangulation hazard. Keep power
supply and hoses out of the reach of children at all times.
Warning:
Contact Injuries
Pressure Control Unit should be placed at same height or below patient to prevent
possible injury from device falling on patient.
Warning:
Treatment Should Never Hurt
The garment compression should never hurt. If you experience pain or notice your
condition worsening, contact your physician. Do not change your treatment settings
without consulting your physician.
Warning:
Parental Supervision
Children under the age of 18 should only use the system under adult supervision and
direction of a physician.
Caution:
Single Patient Use
Garments are intended for single patient non-ambulatory use only.
Caution:
Compatibility
Use only the medi pcs power supply (GSM60B24), garments, and accessories with the
medi pcs system.
