VICAIR 210650 Hygiene Wheelchair Cushion User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: VICAIR

Table of Contents

VICAIR 210650 Hygiene Wheelchair Cushion
INTRODUCTION
INDICATIONS
MAIN COMPONENTS
GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
USE
Disposal
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
- Cleaning the Vicair Hygiene
- Disinfecting your Vicair Hygiene
REPORTING OF SERIOUS INCIDENTS
WARRANTY
Any questions
References
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VICAIR 210650 Hygiene Wheelchair Cushion

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the Vicair Hygiene cushion. The Vicair Hygiene is a seat cushion for use in shower and commode chairs that provides a high level of skin protection for wheelchair users with a high risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is also a high-performance addition to a pressure ulcer treatment plan (stage I-IV).

INDICATIONS

The cushion is used to provide a high level of skin protection, comfort and a stable body position.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

When used as intended, there are no known contraindications.

MAIN COMPONENTS

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A. Vicair Hygiene
B. Fixation straps
C. SmartCells™
D. User manual

GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning

Vicair recommends installing the Vicair Hygiene under the direct supervision of your therapist or assistive technology professional. Vicair BV cannot be held responsible for damage caused by misuse, improper use or negligence.
No testing data is currently available about the safe use of Vicair wheelchair cushions in motor vehicles. Therefore we do not encourage using the wheelchair cushion in motor vehicles.
Check your skin regularly for redness, especially during first use. If redness occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes, do not continue to use the cushion. Consult your therapist or assistive technology professional.

Caution

Do not use or leave the product close to a naked flame or a high-temperature heat source.
Do not dry clean, steam clean or autoclave the cushion.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
Do not place the topside of the cushion against the glass of the washer door.

Warning: Check your cushion every three months for wear and deflated cells. In case of serious damage, or a large number of deflated cells, do not continue to use the product. Consult your assistive technology professional.

INSTALLATION

These steps correspond to the installation images 1-3 – page 2

Place the cushion on the shower or commode chair (see figure 1).
Check if the cushion fits the dimensions of the shower or commode chair and make sure the opening in the cushion corresponds to the opening in your seat (see figure 2).
Put the fixation straps (4x) around the canes of your chair, close the buckles and tighten the straps (see figure 3).

USE

This Vicair product is ready for use.
Dry your cushion after each use by tumble drying your cushion on air only setting. Or remove excessive water by spin drying your cushion and hang dry your cushion.

Conditions for use and storage

Re-use – Transferring the product to another user

The product has to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before another person is allowed to use it. See chapter ‘Maintenance and cleaning’ for instructions.

Notice: Make sure the product is correctly adjusted to the other chair.

Disposal

The disposal and recycling of used devices and packaging must comply with the applicable legal regulation. Ensure the product is cleaned prior to disposal to avoid any risk of contamination.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Vicair Hygiene

Your Vicair Hygiene cushion can be machine washed at 60 °C/140 °F using an anti-crease cycle and mild antibacterial detergent. You do not need to remove the SmartCells before putting the cushion into the washing machine. Do not load the machine with more than half of its maximum load weight. Spin speed should be reduced. When using a machine with agitator, make sure that the cushion can move freely within the drum. Do not use any chlorine bleach! Dry your cushion after each use and after washing by tumble drying your cushion on air only setting. Or remove excessive water by spin drying your cushion and hang dry your cushion.

Disinfecting your Vicair Hygiene

Warning: After washing spray your cushion with a disinfectant. Bend compartments outwards to make sure the spray gets into the gaps.

REPORTING OF SERIOUS INCIDENTS

Serious incidents from use of Vicair products should be reported to the manufacturer and the relevant competent authority.

WARRANTY

Vicair offers a limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months after the original date of purchase. For general warranty, conditions see our website www.vicair.com