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Legislative Decree 25/01/2010, n. 35 

Modifications and additions to the 20/02/97 Decree n. 46 

UNI EN ISO 14971 

Application of risks managing to medical devices

 

UNI CEI EN ISO 15223-1 

Medical devices - Symbols for use in the medical device labels, 
labelling and information to be provided. Part 1: general requirements 

UNI CEI EN 1041 

Information supplied by the medical devices manufacturer 

CEI EN 62366 

Medical Devices - Application of the utilisation characteristics of 
engineering to medical devices 

MEDDEV 2.4/1a-b 

Guideline for the classification of medical devices 

NB-MED 2.5.1/Rec 5  

Technical Documentation 

MEDDEV 2.7.1  

Clinical Data 

MEDDEV 2.12/1  

Medical Devices vigilance system 

UNI EN 14155 

Clinical  evaluation  of  the  medical  devices  for  human  beings  -  Part  2: 

Clinical evaluation plans 

 
3.6

 

Environmental conditions 

Functioning temperature:  

from -15 to +50 °C 

Storage temperature:  

 

from -20 to +60 °C 

 

4

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

4.1

 

  Transport and storage 

Before  transporting  the  appliance,  make  sure  that  it  is  correctly  packaged  ensuring  also  that  there  are  no  risks  of  shocks, 
bumps or falls during the transport itself. Keep the original packaging for use in case of any further transport and for storage. 
Damage to the appliance caused during transport and handling is not covered by the guarantee. Repairs or replacement of 
the  damaged  parts  are  the  responsibility  of  the  client.  The  device  must  be  stored  in  a  dry,  cool  area  away  from  direct 
sunlight.  It  must  not  be  placed  in  contact  with  any  substances  or  chemical  agents  which  could  cause  damage  and  reduce 
safety characteristics. 
During storage, do not placed heavy materials over the device. The chair should not be considered and used as a shelf for any 
type of material. 
 

4.2

 

Preparation 

On receipt of the product: 

 

Remove the packaging and display the material so that all components are visible. 

 

Check that all the components/pieces on the accompanying list are present. 

The  appliance  must  be  checked  before  every  use  so  as  to  reveal  any  working  abnormalities  and/or  damage  caused  by 
transport and/or storage. In particular, check: 

 

General functionality of the device 

 

Cleanliness of the device (remember that the failure of cleaning may cause the risk of cross infections) 

 

Absence of cuts, holes, tears on the structure, including the straps 

 

Correct fixation of all nuts, bolts and screws 

 

Correct fixation of straps 

 

Correct fastening of straps 

 

State of use (moving parts, wheels, belts) 

 

Integrity of sewings and sheets 

 

No piping or metal sheet present bends or cracks 

 

The seat and the backrest do not present any lacerations and cuts 

 

Weldings are intact, without any cracks or breaks 

 

The seat belts, sheets,  moving parts, wheels and handles are intact and functioning 

 

The wheels are fastened securely, are stable and running 

 

The wheels are free of debris 

 

The front-wheels are self-positioning (if equipped) 

 

The brake works correctly and is operated simultaneously 

 

The device opens and locks 

 

The device closes automatically 

 

The slides open 

 

The slides are automatically closed (if equipped) 

 

The belts of the sleds run and have always the correct tension for being used 

 

Functioning of springs 

 

The control system ESC can be selected (if equipped) 

Summary of Contents for EVA

Page 1: ...control of the products certified by the notifying body TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH INDEX General information page 2 Warnings page 2 Description of product page 5 Operating instructions page 8 Maintenance and cleaning page 17 Accessories and spare parts page 19 First edition 30 09 11 Rev 3 19 06 18 Spencer Italia s r l Tel 39 0521 541111 Fax 39 0521 541222 e mail info spencer it ...

Page 2: ...d of as normal solid waste otherwise follow the current regulations about demolition 1 6 Labelling Each device has got an identifying label positioned on the device itself and or on the box This label includes information about the manufacturer the product CE mark serial number SN information and safety data In case of damage or removal request a duplicate to the manufacturer or the warranty will ...

Page 3: ...ion to rescuers and or any other rescue equipment Attention laboratory testing post production tests instruction manuals cannot always consider every possible scenario for use This means that in some cases the performance of the product could be notable different from results to date obtained Instructions are continually being updated and are under tight surveillance of fully qualified staffs with...

Page 4: ...istributed correctly Do not alter or modify the chair arbitrarily to make it fit into the ambulance the modification may cause unforeseeable functioning and damages to the patient and operators In any case the warranty will be lost The manufacturer will no more considered responsible Pay a lot of attention to possible obstacles water ice debris etc on the route of the chair because they could caus...

Page 5: ...ions more operators may be needed not only two as in normal conditions The capacities of the operators must be considered before determining their roles in the employment of the device 3 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT 3 1 Intended use EVA Spencer chair is a device designed to move and to transport a patient in a sitting position to the ambulance The device cannot be used to transport the patient inside th...

Page 6: ...6 Fig 1 Fig 2 ...

Page 7: ...odized and polished aluminium Anodized and polished aluminium Weight kg 19 16 15 12 19 17 5 Load capacity kg 170 250 E6 Max 170 170 170 170 170 Pivoting front wheels mm n 2 Ø 100 NO n 2 Ø 100 NO n 2 Ø 100 n 2 Ø 100 Rear wheels mm n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 Characteristics of configurations E6 E4 E3 E1 E5 E7 Central locking Central brake for rear wheels manual pedal...

Page 8: ...ny substances or chemical agents which could cause damage and reduce safety characteristics During storage do not placed heavy materials over the device The chair should not be considered and used as a shelf for any type of material 4 2 Preparation On receipt of the product Remove the packaging and display the material so that all components are visible Check that all the components pieces on the ...

Page 9: ... the above conditions are met the device may be considered ready for use otherwise you must immediately remove the device from service and contact the manufacturer 4 3 Functioning 4 3 1 For opening the device 1 Stand behind the chair fig 3 2 Insert the upper or pedal brake fig 4 3 Separating the backrest from the seat Once the chair is completely opened up to the stop the locking mechanism will be...

Page 10: ...stop fig 11 13 Insert the brake only when transferring patients to or from the chair or with empty chair If the chair was moved with locking devices included it might tip over causing injury to the patient or the operator and or damage to the chair The brake prevents that the empty seat can move when it is not monitored and as an aid during the transfer of the patient The brake may not provide suf...

Page 11: ...to the patient To fasten the seat belt push the male part in the female until you hear a click To unfasten the belt press the tabs on the side of the buckle or the red button to release the buckle and pull the male part from the female While fixing the belt around the patient always verify that the connection is firm and the excess part of the belt is not caught in the chair or hangs loose Check t...

Page 12: ...ose 2 Press the red button next to the writing PUSH fig 17 3 Push the handle until it closes completely and release the button 4 Make sure the handle is locked in the closed position Before closing or moving the device verify the correct locking of the handle failure to respect this warning may cause damage to the device the operator and patient The handle is equipped with a safety system thanks t...

Page 13: ... the operator and patient 4 3 9 Functioning of footrest if equipped For opening the footrest 1 Carry out the operations for the opening of the chair 2 Take the footrest and recline it until complete opening towards the front of the chair fig 20 3 Make sure that the footrest is properly reclined Before transferring the patient on the chair and using the footrest make sure it is properly secured to ...

Page 14: ...tics of operators b Inclination angle of the stairs c Weight of transported patient Range of adjustments ESC system GREEN standard inclination for use in all permitted conditions in compliance with all the warnings given in the user s manual of the device YELLOW reduction of the angle of inclination compared to the green position with consequent increase in the sliding of the chair RED reduction o...

Page 15: ...hair only on the rear wheels to obtain a better smoothness of the device Check that the wheels are always self positioning in such a way that the automatic closure is fully operational 4 3 13 Functioning of head support if equipped It s better not to use the Eva chair in case of suspected cervical traumas spinal damages or fractures Before using the head support extend the handle as specified in p...

Page 16: ... the chair back far enough to permit the slides to touch the floor 6 Both operators maintaining the same angle of inclination bring the chair to the edge of the stairs so as to enable the slides to position themselves on the first step 7 Both operators slide the chair until the slides are levelled with the edges of 3 steps 8 Operator head side in order to avoid that the chair swings forward as it ...

Page 17: ...ing functioning or closing phase The functioning geometry is compromised or seized the safety devices have not been removed After performing adequate lubrication check if the problem persists If so put the device out of service and contact the service centre Difficulties in the extraction and insertion of telescopic handles or rear handles Sediments in the slides area or yielding of the aluminium ...

Page 18: ...se of components replacement parts accessories that are either original or approved by the supplier in such a way that each operation causes no alteration or modification to the appliance Possession of the checklist of operations carried out on the appliance Guarantee complete adherence to the instructions of the Directive 93 42 CEE which includes also the obligation towards the manufacturer to ma...

Page 19: ...ective 93 42 CEE 5 2 2 Periodic maintenance The device must be serviced by the manufacturer or by an authorised centre every year If the correct revision is not carried out the CE branding will no longer be considered valid as it will no longer be compliant with the 93 42 CEE Directive for Medical Devices and therefore there is the possibility that it is no longer compliant with the safety standar...

Page 20: ...pencer Tank holder fixation system 2 L 6 2 Spare parts SK30109C Seat sheet in Spentex SK30110F Backrest sheet in Spentex SK30113E Rigid seat ABS SK30114E Rigid backrest ABS SK30100C Reflective labels kit SK30116C Headrest SK30117C Retractable strap with male hook SK30118C Upper retractable strap with female hook SK30119C Armrests cover ...

Page 21: ...y having attended specific training for this device and not for similar products Keep this document at least 10 years from the end of life of the device Operator s name Training date Training method user s manual during service former class etc Trainer Basic training Advanced training ...

Page 22: ...uld be modified without any warning and is not to be intended as a commitment on behalf of Spencer Italia S r l Spencer products are exported to many countries and the same identical regulations are not always valid For this reason there could be differences between the description here described and the product actually delivered Spencer continually strives to reach the perfection of all items so...

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