User Manual GRAVIMED Protexx
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Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | Status: 17.07.2019 | Subject to error and change
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Preface
Thank you for choosing an anti-decubitus soft
positioning mattress from Drive Medical.
Please read these Operating Instructions through ca-
refully before using the product for the first time. They
contain important safety instructions and useful tips for
using and maintaining the GRAVIMED Protexx anti-decu-
bitus soft positioning mattress properly. If you have any
questions or require any additional information, please
contact the DRIVE MEDICAL dealer who supplied the
GRAVIMED Protexx to you.
Introduction
The GRAVIMED Protexx anti-decubitus soft positioning
mattress has been specially designed for the preventi-
on of pressure ulcers and therapeutic support up to and
including pressure ulcer category 3 and is suitable for
patients up to 140 kg.
The GRAVIMED Protexx has notches in the base layer
and a soft lying surface, in order to achieve the best pos-
sible cushioning and very good pressure distribution.
The extra soft heel comfort zone offers the very best
way to relieve the pressure on the heels.
The GRAVIMED Protexx can be used in a standard bed
or an electrically adjustable Hospital bed/bed insert
frame and is suitable for use in nursing and care homes.
We would particularly ask that you read the user inst-
ructions through carefully, so that you gain the desired
medical effect when using our product.
Note:
Using an anti-decubitus soft positioning mattress does
not replace regular repositioning of the patient!
Scope of delivery
Please check the contents for damage and make sure
that your delivery is complete. If any of the points listed
below are missing then please contact your dealer.
• GRAVIMED Protexx mattress
• PU cover
• Instructions for Use
The GRAVIMED Protexx has been compressed for ship-
ping. We would recommend that when you receive the
GRAVIMED Protexx, take it out of the shipping box and
store it flat. This guarantees that the foam core will unfold
completely and is able to recover.
Declaration of conformity
Drive Medical Gmbh & Co. KG declares that the
GRAVIMED Protexx soft positioning mattress conforms
with the EC Directive 93/42 for medical products, taking
the directive amendment 2007/47/EEC into account.
Indication / Contraindication
INDICATION:
• Prevention of pressure ulcers and support with
pressure ulcer therapy up to and including category 3.
• For individuals who have to be in a lying position at all
times due to illness or disability.
• As follow-up treatment for a pressure ulcer which has
already healed.
CONTRAINDICATION:
• If there is an existing foam allergy.
• No other known contraindications.
Safety instructions
The user (carer) must have the expertise to be able to
gauge the risk of pressure ulcers (e.g. using a recognis-
ed Scale), be able to assess or evaluate pressure ulcers
(pressure ulcer level in accordance with EPUAP) and be
able to facilitate changes in position in a professional
manner for the person being cared for when they are in
a lying position.
•
You must not exceed the permissible patient
weight of 140 kg. The weight specifications are
recommendations and always relate to the user in a
“lying position”.
•
Protect the Drive Medical soft positioning mattress
against pointed objects and surfaces and those with
sharp edges. There is a risk of it getting damaged!
• Before using the Drive Medical soft positioning mattress
each time, check that it is in perfect condition.
• When using side rails on adjustable beds for
disabled people, you must make sure there is sufficient
gap between the top edge of the support system and
the upper end of the bed rail (220 mm in accordance
with DIN 1970:2000). If necessary, appropriate side rail
extensions should/must be fitted for the protection of
the patient.
Product description
GRAVIMED PROTEXX MATTRESS CORE
2-layer anti-pressure ulcer mattress with foam layers
which are specially designed to complement each
other.
