GeNeral WarNINGs aNd PrecaUTIoNs
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SafeGait 360° Balance and Mobility Trainer |
Instructions for Use | SG360-IFU-004 Rev B
General Warnings and Precautions
This section lists the general warnings and precautions that provide critical information
that should be reviewed before using the SafeGait 360° Balance and Mobility Trainer.
Dangers
To avoid the possibility of serious injury or death or other serious adverse reaction associated with the
use of the system:
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Do NOT touch the conductor bar inside the rail. This will result in serious injury or death.
Precautions
To avoid the possibility of injury or a problem with the system associated with its use:
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Do not operate this system if you have not been adequately trained in how to use this device.
• Using any accessories not provided by Gorbel Medical can result in injury.
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Do not use the system for any purpose other than the stated intended use.
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Ensure that all personnel using the system have a thorough understanding of the technical princi-
ples, clinical applications, and risks associated with physical rehabilitation procedures.
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Restrict the use of the system to personnel trained in physical rehabilitation procedures with this
system or to usage under the supervision of such personnel.
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Ensure that the patient’s correct weight has been entered before attaching the patient to the
system; an incorrect value may result in the patient receiving a higher or lower amount of BWS than
expected.
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Ensure that the patient’s correct height has been entered before attaching the patient to the system;
an incorrect value may result in the patient receiving a higher or lower amount of downward travel
than expected when the Descent Limit is activated and a fall is detected.
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Do not attach a patient who weighs more than 350 lb. (158.8 kg) to the system.
• Measure and fit the harness to the patient carefully; a patient in discomfort might make certain
movements that put them at risk.
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Use care when assisting patients into and out of the harness; the patient can become tangled in the
straps and fall.
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Use care when attaching the patient harness to the spreader bar to reduce the risk of a fall.
• Do not use the system for patient transport (i.e., lifting the patient fully off the ground).
• Do not allow the patient to engage in an activity that (ascend high stairs, jumping) might cause him/
her to come in contact with the actuator.
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Do not touch the rail with your hands or any physical object; the system is powered by 480 VAC.
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Do not touch the actuator while the system is in operation.
• Handle the spreader bar with caution; specifically, do not pull down then release the spreader bar.
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In an emergency, such as an electrical outage, immediately discontinue the current task, remove
the patient from the harness, move the patient away from the system, and then turn off the power
switch located on the facility power panel.
