Protac MyFit User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- PROTAC
Table of Contents
User Guide
Directions for use
Directions for use
Protac MyFit®
You have selected a quality Protac product. Protac guarantees that you have
purchased an original, Danish designed product developed in consultation with
experts.
Since 1994, Protac has developed, manufactured and sold sensory stimulating
aids to the healthcare sectors in Denmark, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Protac products are developed on the basis of theories on sensory integration,
and are supported by extensive research, documentation and case studies.
Protac focuses strongly on protection of the environment and safety during its
production process. Protac plastic balls are certified according to STANDARD
100 by OEKO-TEX® no. 2076-310 DTI.
For more details, go to www.protac.dk
Labelling
The products are labeled in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Class I
medical devices. The label with details of manufacturer, raw materials and
washing instructions is sewn into the sideseam inside the MyFit
Key to label symbols: please refer to Key to symbols
General precautions – Safety
- Please be aware of how the user reacts.
- The Protac MyFit® vest must not be used as a swimming aid or life vest.
- Not for unsupervised use by users with a poor sense of balance.
- Not for unsupervised use by users unable to care for themselves.
- Do not use near open fire.
- Must not be used while sleeping.
- Must not be used by driver nor passengers when driving in a car
- The vest must be removed before the Heimlich method is performed
Product purpose and areas of use
Sensory integration is the idea behind the development of all Protac products.
The theory originated in the 1970s in the USA, and was developed by A. Jean
Ayres, an occupational therapistand psychologist. The theory is based on how
the brain processes sensory impressions, and how the various sensory stimuli
can be influenced via applying weight and pressure to the tactile sense (the
sense of touch) in the skin and the proprioceptive sense (the sense of
movement) in muscles and joints. The pressure, movement and weight of the
balls act on these senses in particular.
The Protac MyFit® was developed to help sufferers of function impairment.
Children, young and old people can benefit from the vest:
- Brain damage, including spasticity, Huntington’s Chorea, Parkinson’s Disease and other ailments
- ADHD and autism
- Psychiatric diseases, such as dementia, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, anorexia etc.
- Development problems, sensory problems, deaf/blind, etc.
- Stress
The Protac MyFit® is used for treatment of the after-effects suffered by brain
damage patients, to strengthen balance and body awareness.
It is used for ADHD and autism sufferers to help with concentration and
learning difficulties, as the thickness and pressure of the balls give extra
sensory stimuli and better body awareness.
Psychiatric patients often suffer from muscular and psychological unrest. The
Protac MyFit® vest is used to create calm and comfort for the user. The weight
and pressure of the balls also give a better feeling of body awareness and
enhanced wellness.
It is used for sufferers of a range of development problems, sensory problems,
deaf/blindness and to create enhanced sensory stimuli in the body.
It is used for sufferers of stress to provide calmness, comfort and better
body awareness.
The Protac MyFit® can be used in institutions, sheltered housing, day centres,
hospitals, patient lounges and private homes. Schoolchildren can wear the vest
in the classroom or playtimes.
At home, the vest can be worn at mealtimes, when doing homework or whenever
extra concentration is needed.
Using the product
Product service life
The product has an expected service life of 2 years.
This is based on correct use, cleaning, washing, service and maintenance.
Products used beyond the aforementioned service life should be assessed for
further use.
Responsibility for using the product beyond the stated service life rests with
the user.
Cleaning
The Protac MyFit® must be washed in the wash bag supplied. The regularity and need for washing depends on use. See below for washing and cleaning instructions.
- The vest can be machine washed in a min. 7 kg capacity washing machine with washing detergent with no bleaching agents and perfume – see also the washing instructions in the vest.
The enclosed wash bag must be used. Spinning at low speed.
Cleaning
The Protac MyFit® must be washed in the wash bag supplied. The regularity and
need for washing depends on use. See below for washing and cleaning
instructions.
- The vest can be machine washed in a min. 7 kg capacity washing machine with washing detergent with no bleaching agents and perfume – see also the washing instructions in the vest.
The enclosed wash bag must be used. Spinning at low speed.
Maintenance
We recommend airing the vest regularly.
Transport and storage
The vest is ready for use. For transport, Protac MyFit® is packed in a
carrying bag to protect thevest against dirt and damp. We recommend storing
the vest flat and covered to protect against dirt and damp.
Disposal
Protac MyFit ® can be divided into the following components for waste disposal
purposes: Plas tic and fabric. The plastic balls can be disposed of as hard
plastic. All parts of the vest can be disposed of as combustible waste. Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with applicable rules.
Guarantee
2 year guarantee against manufacturing defects.
The guarantee will be invalid in the event of the following:
- over-use
- misuse
- non-maintenance or incorrect maintenance
Traceability: Production month, year and batch number are marked on the
washing label.
These must not be removed from the product.
Key to symbols
Example only. Always follow the recommended care instructions on the label
found inside the product
| Washing bowl: Maximum washing temperature (see care label)
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| Triangle: Do not bleach
| Square with a circle: tumble drying possible (see care label)
| Iron: Do not iron
| Circle: Do not dry clean
| Warning: See under Safety
| User information
| For indoor use
| CE marked according to (EU) 2017/745 Class I medical devices
| Manufacturer
| Batch number
Technical specifications
Standards: Comply with general requirements for aids acc. to the following
harmonized standards:
Clinical evaluation: EN 12182:2012
Risk analysis: ISO 14971:2019
Quality management systems: ISO 13485:2016
Service information
No other balls can be used in a Protac MyFit® than those used by the
manufacturer.
Guide
– to daily inspection of the Protact MyFit® before use.
| No. | Check | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | • All parts are in place, no loose parts | |
| 2 | • No sign of holes, damage to the textile or seams |
Protac A/S
Niels Bohrs Vej 31 D, Stilling
DK-8660 Skanderborg
Denmark
Tel.: +45 86 19 41 03
e-mail: [email protected]
Distributor list: Please refer to:
www.protac.dk/kontakt