This manual assists you with the operation or maintenance of the Stryker Model 2971 Isolibrium™ support surface.
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Read this manual before operating or maintaining this product. Set methods and procedures to educate and train your
staff on the safe operation or maintenance of this product.
WARNING
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Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in
this manual.
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Do not change the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable
operation that results in injury to the patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
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This manual is a permanent part of the product and should remain with the product even if the product is sold.
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Stryker continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the
most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your
product and this manual. If you have any questions, contact Stryker Customer Service or Technical Support at 1-
800-327-0 770.
Product description
Isolibrium, Stryker Model 2971, is a powered support surface with features that provide Pressure Redistribution, Low Air
Loss, and Lateral Rotation. Isolibrium is for use with the InTouch® (revisions 4.0 or higher software) bed frame.
Isolibrium and InTouch are an integrated bed and surface system that caregivers use to assist in patient care.
Intended use
The Isolibrium support surface assists in the prevention of pressure ulcers. All categories or stages of pressure ulcers
including I, II, III, IV, unstageable, and deep tissue injury. Before implementing Isolibrium, a healthcare professional
should complete a clinical evaluation of risk factors and skin assessments. The Isolibrium patient-specific immersion to
assist in managing microclimate of the patient skin, patient repositioning, early mobility, and the prevention of pulmonary
complications.
The InTouch and Isolibrium system is for use by patients in an acute care setting. The acute care settings may include
critical care, step down, progressive care, medical / surgical, sub-acute care, and post anesthesia care unit (PACU), or
other locations as prescribed. The patient, accessories, and any extra loading must not exceed the safe working load of
InTouch or Isolibrium.
The operators for the system are healthcare professionals (nurses, nurse aids, and doctors) who can use all system
operations (for example: bed motion functions, nurse call, siderail communications, bed exit, or therapy options). Patients
and bystanders can use the bed motion functions, nurse call, and siderail communications but are restricted from the use
of the powered support surface functions. Trained professionals install, service, and calibrate the InTouch and
Isolibrium system.
Expected service life
Isolibrium support surface has a five year expected service life under normal use, conditions, and with appropriate
periodic maintenance.
Isolibrium covers (top and bottom), air pods, and turn bladders have a two year expected service life under normal use,
and conditions.
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