Reprocessed Posey
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Chair Alarm Sensor Pad
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Reprocessed Posey
®
Chair Alarm Sensor Pad Description
The Reprocessed Posey
®
Chair Alarm Sensor Pads are sensor pads designed for use with Posey
®
Fall Alarms to detect when a
patient has taken weight off the sensor to help notify nurses and caregivers that the patient has gotten up from a sitting or
resting position.
Indications for Use
The Stryker Sustainability Solutions Reprocessed Posey
®
Chair Alarm Sensor Pads alert staff that a patient has taken weight
off the sensor and may be at immediate risk of falling. However, fall alarm systems DO NOT prevent falls or injury from falls
and are not a substitute for patient care, caregiver rounding and a comprehensive fall management protocol in your facility.
Warnings
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ALWAYS check sensor pad when connecting it to a Posey
®
alarm. You can check a sensor pad by attaching it to the sensor
input on the alarm, activating the alarm and placing pressure on the sensor pad. When the pressure is released, the alarm
should sound. Repeat this pressure/release test in several different areas along the entire length of the sensor pad to
ensure entire sensor pad functions properly. If the alarm and/or sensor pad do not function properly, remove the alarm
and sensor pad from service and replace them with a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor pad. DO NOT use the
alarm or sensor pad if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor pad.
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Note: Seating or positioning aids or heavy cushions may keep alarm from activating. If the test fails, remove
or relocate aids, or try a different position for sensor such as on top of cushion.
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If the sensor fails any test, stop use at once and replace with a new sensor.
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Sensor pads past warranty expiration date may fail, causing false alarm or no alarm.
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NEVER jerk or pull on cord to remove plug. Doing so will damage the cord or plug and may cause sensor pad to fail.
ALWAYS use plastic tab to release plug.
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NEVER roll, fold, or crease sensor pad. This will damage sensor pad and may cause false alarm or no alarm.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury
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ALWAYS follow the Directions for Testing Sensor Pad (see below) after putting the
sensor pad in place and before leaving patient unattended. DO NOT use any alarm or sensor pad that does not alarm each
time it is tested.
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USE OF RESTRAINTS: The position of the sensor pad is vital when using a restraint. Make sure the restraint is applied
correctly per instructions for that device. Straps must NOT cross over sensor pad.
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If straps cross over sensor pad and patient moves, pressure from straps may prevent alarm from activating. If
patient falls out of chair and is suspended in the restraint, serious injury may occur from chest compression
or suffocation.
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Use extreme caution with chair cushions. If a cushion dislodges, straps may loosen and allow patient to slide
off seat and become suspended.
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The sensor pad will not work if plugged into phone outlet.
Precautions
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This device may not be suitable for all high fall-risk patients.
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To prevent damage, NEVER roll, fold, or crease sensor.
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NEVER connect Posey
®
sen
sors to other manufacturers’ alarm units.
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Sensor pads beyond expiration date are out of warranty and may not function properly, causing false alarm or no alarm.
When putting sensor pad into use, record the first use date and calculate expiration date from initial use.
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To avoid inconvenience to staff and patients, and to protect sensor pads from damage, you should follow these steps:
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Only use Reprocessed Posey
®
sensor pads with the Posey
®
alarm.
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When routing sensor pad cord to alarm, check that there is slack in the cord.
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NEVER jerk or pull on the cord to remove plug. Doing so will damage cord wires or plug.
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ALWAYS use the plastic tab to release plug.
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Make sure sensor pad intake (“neck” of chair sensor pad) is clear and not blocked. Air must flow freely in a
nd
out of sensor pad for alarm to function. Make sure liquid does not enter at “neck” of sensor pad, as this will
damage sensor pad. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor pad from urine or other liquids.
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NEVER roll, fold or crease sensor pad. This will damage sensor pad and may cause false alarm or no alarm.
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Make sure sensor pad lays FLAT on chair surface, directly under patient’s weight, and that sensor pad cord is
not folded back under the sensor pad.
Directions for Use
1.
Read all sensor pad and alarm instructions prior to use.
2.
Check that sensor pad, cord, and plug are clean and undamaged. If you have a damaged sensor pad and/or plug, the sensor
pad unit should be discarded and replaced.
3.
When putting sensor pad into use, record the first use date and calculate expiration date from initial use.
