Direct Healthcare Group QUATTRO Acute Manuel D'utilisation page 5

2. Introduction
Thank you for choosing to use a QUATTRO active support surface, designed to reduce the risk of pressure related
tissue injury via an active therapy alternating air pressure cycle.
3. Important Information
3.1 Intended Use
QUATTRO active support surfaces are designed to reduce the risk of pressure related tissue injury in patients
who are identified as being at an elevated risk of pressure ulceration and / or to help manage patients with existing
pressure related tissue injury.
3.2 Intended Environments
The system is intended to be used in the following environments:-
- Hospital
- Professional Healthcare facilities
- Home Healthcare
and for the following scenarios:-
- Bed Mattress Replacement (replaces an existing mattress)
3.3 Contraindications for Use
Active support surfaces should not be used for patients with unstable fractures, gross oedema, burns or an intolerance
to motion.
3.4 General Warnings, Cautions and Information
• There are no special skills required to operate the system.
• The medical professional is responsible for applying his/her best medical judgment when using this system.
• Select correct setting for therapy required. Care should be taken not to accidently change pressures once set as
the efficiency of the therapy may be reduced. This could also be caused by pets, pests or children.
• The electricity supply is of the type indicated on the power unit
• Check the mains power cord is free from damage and is positioned so as not to cause an obstruction, or injury,
e.g. strangulation.
• Ensure the mains power cord or power unit cannot become trapped or crushed, e.g. via raising or lowering of bed
or bed rails or any other moving object.
• The power unit must only be used with a suitable approved cord and plug set as supplied by Direct Healthcare
Group.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.
• Electric shock hazard; do not remove back of power unit.
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• When servicing use only identical parts.
• Suitable for continuous use.
• To disconnect the power unit from the mains supply remove the mains power cord from the mains outlet wall
socket.
• Do not position the power unit in such a way that makes it difficult to disconnect the mains power cord from the
device or the mains outlet.
• Do not position the power unit in such a way that makes it difficult to disconnect the mattress from the power unit.
• Do not place device on or near a heat source.
• Do not use with hot water bottles or electric blankets.
• The materials used in the manufacture of all components of the system comply with the required fire safety
regulations.
• Direct Healthcare Group advise against smoking whilst the system is in use, to prevent the accidental secondary
ignition of associated items which may be flammable, such as bed linen.
• Do not allow sharp objects to penetrate the mattress material.
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