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5. Visual and Function Inspection / Safety Information / Re-use
Repositioning products are also subject to natural aging. Check the equipment regularly and carefully
to make sure it is working properly and especially before re-use. Make sure that the product is in good
condition and that the material and the seams are not damaged. Check the function of the product by
applying pressure and loading to the handles and make sure that the material resists the load. The
high-friction has a rough surface to prevent slippage. The best way to test these properties is by
comparing the product with a new product.
For re-using the product it must be washed and disinfected before, see 3.
WARNING:
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Faulty products must no longer be used.
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If the patient's mobility is restricted, it is essential to supervise the motions of transfer by
providing trusted help.
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When using non-standard washing agents, bleaching agents, softener or other chemical
washing additives, the functional properties of the product can strongly degrade.
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Carefully check the transfer surfaces, making sure they are stable and brakes are applied
(e. g. wheelchair, bed).
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Use the safety loop belt exclusively for short-term patient transfer and only in combination
with Alpha holding belt and raising aid Magic/Standard.
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Mind the possible hazards of tripping and getting caught by the belt systems!
6. Product Labeling
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The Petermann Alpha raising aids are medical products, class I and complies with the MDD directive
93/42/EEC.
Petermann GmbH is certified in accordance with the directive DIN EN ISO 13485 by the German TUV.
7. Disposal Information
For the raising aids there are no special disposal rules; they can be disposed of in accordance with
national and local regulations as necessary.
If you have any questions about the use of our products, please call our service number:
Petermann GmbH • Ziegelhaus 12 • D-91601 Dombühl
Postal address: Petermann GmbH • Waldweg 3 • D-91601 Dombühl
Phone: +49 (0) 9868 9339-0 • Fax: +49 (0) 9868 9339-20
"Information subject to technical modifications to our products and deviations in colour or printing errors"
2012-07
+49 (0) 9868 9339-0
E-mail: petermann@pm-med.de • www.pm-med.de
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