Direct Choice
™
Basic cushions
Owner’s Manual
1-800-634-7328
DirectSupply.com
The Direct Choice
Basic Cushion is intended to be used on the
seat of a resident’s wheelchair.
•
CAUTION
:
Do not use razor blades to cut packaging
away from cushion.
•
CAUTION
:
Do not remove product tag, cleaning
instruction tag or law tag from the cushion. Removal of
tags will void the warranty.
1. Inspect the cushion for shipping damage. If the cushion is
damaged,
DO NOT USE CUSHION
and immediately contact
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings
®
for further instruction.
2. Verify the proper cushion model and size was shipped. If
you feel there was a mistake,
DO NOT USE CUSHION
and
immediately contact Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings.
3. After verifying you’ve received the correct product without
damage, properly discard all shipping materials.
4. Place the cushion in the wheelchair.
5. Feed the cushion’s strap between back upholstery and
the seat.
6. Wrap each strap around the vertical canes of the
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wheelchair.
7. Connect the buckle and pull the strap tight.
•
WARNING
: This cushion will
not prevent entrapment or falls.
This cushion will not replace good
caregiving practices, including but
not limited to:
• Direct resident supervision
• Following FDA guidelines
• Adequate care plans and training
for staff personnel regarding
resident diet, hydration,
cleanliness, range of motion,
entrapment, fall prevention
and repositioning
• Inspection and testing
before use
•
WARNINGS – General
:
1. Failure to comply with all directions and warnings may result in
injury or death; use only as directed.
2. This device is not suitable for all individuals. Other devices
may be required.
3. Inspect the device for damage before each use and do not use
it if it appears to be damaged or not functioning properly.
4. Never alter the device in any way.
5. This device is designed for indoor use only within close proximity
to skilled caregivers.
6. No part or component of a Direct Choice cushion should be
used with non-Direct Choice cushions, covers or straps.
•
WARNING
– This device is only a tool to assist with
pressure redistribution as part of an overall care plan. Failure to
comply with all instructions, warnings and precautions or using
the device for a purpose other than the recommended use could
result in serious bodily injury. This product is not designed to
replace good caregiving practices, including but not limited to:
• Direct patient and resident supervision
• Adequate care plans, including proper resident hydration and
training of staff personnel for fall prevention
• Inspection and testing before each use
•
WARNING
– Direct Choice wheelchair cushions are not
intended for use by individuals who are in need of advanced or
chronic wound care. Direct Choice wheelchair cushions will not
cure decubitus ulcers and may not prevent all decubitus ulcers
from forming.
•
WARNING
– OBSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT place any
obstructions between the user and the cushion. Doing so will
reduce device effectiveness.
•
WARNING
– INSTABILITY AND FALL HAZARD: DO
NOT use cushion on top of, or in conjunction with, any other
products or materials, unless a clinician specifies. Doing so
may add to user instability resulting in falls. Consult with your
clinician for proper usage.
•
WARNING
– A clinician experienced in seating and
positioning should be consulted to determine if the Direct
Choice Basic Cushion is appropriate for the resident’s
particular seating needs.
Directions for Use
Warnings
