Permobil Inception, Operation Manual

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Inception Operation Manual
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Important Safety Information
WARNINGS:
- DO NOT REUSE. This cushion is designed to be
uniquely shaped to its user. DO NOT use this cushion
for another individual.
- Follow all instructions and safety information
provided with the product and provided by the
manufacturer of the wheelchair or other accessories.
- DO NOT use the components of this product
separately. Assemble and use this product only as
instructed in this manual.
- Immediately consult qualified personnel if there are
any signs of user discomfort or fear associated with
using the product.
- Before long-term use of the product, and for the
first few weeks, the user should sit for shorter,
introductory periods of time, and ONLY under
supervision. During introductory sitting, the skin
should be carefully monitored, while the user adjusts
to the new shape and positioning.
- 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 cushion must always be used with a
compatible cover.
- DO NOT place obstructions between the individual
and the cushion. The cushion, the air insert, and
the cover MUST be compatible sizes and MUST
be used as directed in this manual. Except for the
compatible covers listed in “Product Specifications”
in this manual, placement of any items between
the individual and the cushion: 1) may reduce or
eliminate the benefits of the cushion, increasing
the risk to skin or to other soft tissue, and 2) may
cause the individual to become unstable and
vulnerable to falling.
- DO NOT use the cushion on top of, or in
conjunction with, any other products or materials,
except as indicated in this manual. Using non-
compatible products or materials, whether inside
or outside the cover: 1) may reduce or eliminate
the benefits of the cushion, increasing the risk to
skin or to other soft tissue, and 2) may cause the
individual to become unstable and vulnerable to
falling.
- If you are unable to perform any tasks described
in this manual, seek assistance by contacting
a clinician, equipment provider, distributor, or
Customer Support.
Intended Use
The Comfort Inception Cushion (Inception) is a custom-made, ready-to-use, wheelchair seating surface that is
constructed as prescribed to meet the needs of a specific user in a specific wheelchair. The Inception must be
properly sized and configured to the individual and must be used with a compatible cover.
The STRETCH-AIR Cover is a fluid-resistant textile enclosure intended to protect the cushion from solid debris
or liquids.
The COMFORT-TEK Cover is a fluid-resistant textile enclosure intended to protect the cushion from solid debris
or liquids.
The Incontinence Liner is a fluid-resistant textile enclosure intended to be used with a STRETCH-AIR Cover or
COMFORT-TEK Cover to further protect the cushion from liquids.
A clinician who is experienced in seating and positioning, along with a full risk assessment and program of care, 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.