Permobil ATI, Operation Manual

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ATI Operation Manual
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INTENDED USE
The Adjustable Technology Insert for Positioning (ATI) is a moldable insert
intended to be placed on a wheelchair seating surface and positioned
beneath a compatible cushion and inside the cushion cover, and to
be adjusted to allow for positioning for further postural correction or
accommodation. The ATI is intended to be adjusted by a clinician, ATP, or
certified technician, according to the prescribing clinician’s instructions.
The ATI with a compatible cushion is intended for those who are at risk of
developing pressure injuries. Compatible cushions include Acta-Embrace,
M2, and Comfort Designs Inception.
A clinician who is experienced in seating and positioning should determine
whether the product is appropriate for the individual’s particular seating needs.
The product’s intended use statement alone should not be relied upon to make
that determination.
The medical products featured in this document are intended to be only one
part of an overall care regimen that includes all seating and mobility equipment
and therapeutic interventions. A clinician who is experienced in seating and
positioning should identify this care regimen after evaluating the individual’s
physical needs and overall medical condition.
A clinician should also evaluate for visual, reading, and cognitive impairment
to determine the need for caregiver assistance or the need for other assistive
technology, such as large-print instructions, to ensure proper product use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
- Skin/soft tissue breakdown can occur due to a number of factors,
which vary by individual. Check skin frequently, at least once a day.
Redness, bruising, or darker areas (when compared to normal skin) may
indicate superficial or deep tissue injury and needs to be addressed.
If there is any discoloration to skin/soft tissue, STOP USE immediately.
If the discoloration does not disappear within 30 minutes after disuse,
immediately consult a healthcare professional.
- The ATI, cushion and covering(s) MUST be compatible sizes and MUST
be used as directed in the provided instructions. IF THEY ARE NOT: 1)
The benefits provided by the cushion may be reduced or eliminated,
increasing the risk to skin or to other soft tissue, and 2) the individual may
become unstable and vulnerable to falling.
- DO NOT use in conjunction with any other products or materials, except
as indicated in this manual. Using noncompatible products or materials,
whether inside or outside the cover: 1) may reduce or eliminate the
benefits of the cushion, increasing the risk to skin and to other soft tissue,
and 2) may cause the individual to become unstalble and vulnerable to
falling.