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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1 1 . . 1 1 A A i i m m a a n n d d c c o o n n t t e e n n t t s s
The aim of this manual is to supply all the information neces-
sary so that the client, will not only attain adequate use of the
appliance, he will also be capable of using the instrument in
the most autonomous and secure way possible. This includes
information regarding technical aspects, functioning, mainte-
nance, spare parts and safety.
1 1 . . 2 2 C C o o n n s s e e r r v v a a t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n m m a a n n u u a a l l
The instruction and maintenance manual must be kept with the
product, inside the specially provided container and above
all, away from any substances or liquids which could com-
promise perfect legibility.
1 1 . . 3 3 S S y y m m b b o o l l s s u u s s e e d d
General or specific warning
See instructions for use
Lot number
Product code
Product compliant with specifications of the Directive 93/42/CEE
Single use
1 1 . . 4 4 S S e e r r v v i i c c i i n n g g r r e e q q u u e e s s t t
For any information regarding the use, maintenance and
installation, please contact the Spencer Customer Care
Service on tel. 0039 0521 541111, fax 0039 0521
541222, e-mail info@spencer.it or write to Spencer Italia
S.r.l. - Strada Cavi, 7 - 43044 Collecchio (Parma) - ITALY.
1 1 . . 5 5 D D e e m m o o l l i i t t i i o o n n
Follow the current regulations.
1 1 . . 6 6 L L a a b b e e l l l l i i n n g g
The serial number as indicated below can be found on each
appliance and must not be removed or covered. In order to
facilitate assistance please indicate or communicate the lot
number (LOT) on the label.
2. WARNINGS
2 2 . . 1 1 G G e e n n e e r r a a l l w w a a r r n n i i n n g g s s
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Before carrying out any kind of operation on the appliance,
the operator must carefully read the enclosed instructions, pay-
ing particular attention to the correct safety precautions and
to the procedures to be followed for installation and for cor-
rect use.
•
In the case of any doubts as to the correct interpretation of
the instructions, please contact Spencer Italia S.r.l. for any
necessary clarifications.
•
Regularly check the appliance.
•
In the case of any abnormalities or damage to the appli-
ance, which could jeopardize the functioning and the safety,
the appliance must be immediately removed from service.
•
Do not alter or modify in any way the appliance; any such
interference could cause malfunctions and injury to the patient
and/or rescuer.
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The appliance must not in any way be tampered with. In
such cases all responsibility will be denied for any malfunc-
tions or injuries caused by the appliance itself.
•
Those who modify or have modified, prepare or have pre-
pared medical appliances in such a way that they no longer
serve the purpose for which they were intended, or no longer
supply the intended service, must satisfy the valid conditions for
the introduction onto the market.
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Ensure that all the necessary precautions are taken in order
to avoid the hazards that can arise as the result of contact with
blood or body fluids.
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Handle with care.
2 2 . . 2 2 S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c w w a a r r n n i i n n g g s s
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The product must be used by trained personnel only.
•
If any failure or incorrect functioning of the device is detect-
ed, it must be immediately substituted with a similar item so
that the rescue procedures are guaranteed without any inter-
ruption.
•
When the device is being used, the assistance of qualified
staff must be guaranteed.
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The head immobiliser or ankle immobiliser should not be
exposed nor get in contact with heat sources or flammable
agents.
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The device must be applied to the patient by at least two
operators.
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Always check the integrity of all the parts of the device
before use.
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Replace the belts immediately if worn out or damaged (if
present).
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Select the fixation points of the belts accurately (if present).
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Position and regulate the device so not to obstruct any oper-
ations the rescuers may need to carry out and the use of the
rescue appliances.
2 2 . . 3 3 C C o o n n t t r r a a i i n n d d i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d s s i i d d e e e e f f f f e e c c t t s s
The use of this device, if used as described in this manual,
does not present any contraindications or collateral effects.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3 3 . . 1 1 I I n n t t e e n n d d e e d d u u s s e e
The Spencer head immobiliser and ankle immobiliser have
been designed to increase the stability of the cranium and the
spine and likewise the distal areas of the lower limbs during
movement and transport of patients on the spine board. Their
function is to eliminate the results caused any movement that
may occur and in any direction with a guarantee of stability
even if subjected to stress by vertical components (perpendi-
cular to the fixing board). Designed to immobilise the head or
the ankles when moving a patient who has suspected spinal
injuries. The Spencer head immobiliser and ankle immobiliser,
if used in combination with the spine board, restraint belts and
rigid cervical collar, offer efficient immobilising which permits
extended transport or transport over uneven surfaces even of
patients in a critical state.
3 3 . . 2 2 M M a a i i n n c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s ( ( f f i i g g . . 1 1 - - 2 2 p p a a g g e e I I ) )
Nylon belts to optimise stability of device
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