FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
MEDICAL TREATMENT CHAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
– T200 Series
T300 Series
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IFUT100-T200-T300 V5 Apr 2021
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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE & GENERAL SAFETY
ISSUES
1.1
Indications for use
T200 and T300 Series Medical Treatment Chairs are intended for use in medical procedures
such as the administration of renal dialysis to, and collecting blood from, patients in hospital
departments or home treatment. The Medical Treatment Chairs are also intended for use in
day surgery recovery areas. The chair is designed in such a way that no special training nor
competence is needed for operating it.
1.2
General Safety
The chair should never be used in a manner for which it was not intended.
The weight of the occupant must not exceed 130 kg.
The chair is designed so that the occupant will be seated in a typical seated position - hips
moved back so that the occupant’s spine is against the backrest, with legs outstretched and
supported by the seat and leg rest.
The chair is fitted with castors, which are specifically used to aid cleaning and/or positioning of
the chair within the room. The chair should never be used to transport other items.
Ensure
that the backrest is fully elevated before moving the chair.
It is the staff members' responsibility to ensure the patient is briefed on the safe
operation of the chair.
For T200 and T300 models with CPR legs fitted:
In an emergency, the chair can be lowered
to the Trendelenburg position where CPR may be performed. It is the staff members'
responsibility to ensure that the chair is in the correct position for CPR and that the
resuscitation method used
is in line with hospital policy.
In addition, staff should ensure that
the chair is suitable for those resuscitation methods,
in line with hospital policy.
In general, no responsibility or liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for failure to
adhere to the guidelines and instructions contained in this manual.
1.3
Side Effects
None
1.4
Contraindications
There is no absolute contraindication for medical treatment chairs. But limitation of use in
patients with history of:
•
Allergy to covering material of chairs
•
Pressure sores
1.5
Reporting Serious Incident
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this medical device shall be reported to the
manufacturer and local health authority in accordance with the local regulations.
Within the EU the user must report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the
device to the manufacturer according to the labelling
and the competent authority of the EU
member state in which the user is established.
