Introduction; Safety - lopital Lotus Mode D'emploi

1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction
The Lotus is an active standup aid for persons that can still stand upright independently
and have sufficient trunk stability but cannot or find it difficult to walk. The carer can
move the client safely and efficiently after he / she moved onto the Lotus. The Lotus
is meant for short transfers, for instance from the bed to the toilet. Because the client
takes on an active sitting position, less force is needed to return to the standing position.
Comfort is the primary consideration for both the client and the carer. The Lotus is fitted
with rotatable sitting parts, flexible lower-leg supports and base spreader. The base
spreader ensures that the Lotus can be wheeled close to the client, meaning that he /
she can stand up effortlessly. The Lotus stimulates the client to be more active and to
assist during transfers.
The average technical life-cycle of the Lotus is 10 years, assuming it is cleaned daily
and regularly maintained according to the maintenance schedule supplied (See chapter
4. Cleaning and maintenance).
The Lotus is a product with CE-marking. This marking corresponds with directive 93/42/
EEG and the revised directive 2007/47/EG for medical devices of 21 March 2010 and
international standard ISO10535.

1.2. Safety

A failure to comply with the following safety points and the further definitions
in these instructions for use could lead to hazardous situations. Please read
carefully before use.
Use
• Make sure you always keep in contact with the client when using the Lotus.
• Make sure that the sitting parts are lowered before the client takes place and you
are about to move the Lotus.
• Make sure that the client always holds the handles when you intend to move
the Lotus.
• The client must sit on both halves; when sitting on only one part of the seat this
can lead to instability.
• Make sure that the client always keeps his / her feet well-positioned on the foot
support plate when using the Lotus.
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