Drive Medical Design 14027 manual Introduction, General, Intended USE, Contraindication

INTRODUCTION

This manual should be used for the initial set up of the system and for reference purposes.

GENERAL

The 14027 series is a high quality and affordable air support surface suitable for medium and high-risk pressure ulcer treatment. It has been specifically designed for prevention of bedsores and offers an affordable solution to 24-hour pressure area care.

The 14027 series has been tested and certified for the following standards:

UL 60601-1

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1

EN 60601-1

EN 60601-1-2

INTENDED USE

The 14027 series is intended to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers while optimizing patient comfort. It also provides the following:

•Individual home care setting and long-term care

•Pain management as prescribed by a physician.

CONTRAINDICATION

Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving therapy on an alternation system is contraindicated are as follows:

•Cervical or skeletal traction

•Unstable spinal cord injuries

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