INVACARE Flotech Range Matrx Image Cushion User Manual

: October 27, 2023
: INVACARE

Table of Contents

Flotech Range Matrx Image Cushion
General
Safety
Product Overview
Usage
Maintenance
After Use
Technical Data
Documents / Resources

Flotech Range Matrx Image Cushion
User Manual

Flotech Range Matrx Image Cushion

**** This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.

General

1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare website.
If you find that the font size in the printed document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more comfortable for you.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country.
1.2 Compliance
Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I. The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH compliant materials and components.
1.3 Service Life
The expected service life of this product is three years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual.
The effective service life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.
1.4 Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from whom the product was obtained.
1.5 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:

Non-compliance with the user manual
Incorrect use
Natural wear and tear
Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third party
Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts

Safety

2.1 General Safety Information
Education, clinical judgement and action-based planning based on vulnerability are fundamental factors in prevention of pressure injuries.

A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method of assessing risk from pressure injury development, and should be used in conjunction with an informal assessment (informed nursing judgement). Informal assessment is considered to be of greater importance and clinical value.

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or damage.

If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a health care professional or provider before attempting to use this equipment.
Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manual or instruction sheet supplied with this product or optional equipment.

WARNING!
Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries
Any object between the user and the pressure reducing surface may result in the development of pressure injuries.

Make sure that the support surface in contact with the user is kept free from crumbs and other food debris.
Drip cables and other foreign objects must not become trapped between the user and the pressure reducing surface.

CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage to Property

Before use, check the product for any defect.
Do not use a defective product.

2.2 Safety Information for Transport

Take care when handling the product to avoid any damage.
Avoid contact with jewellery, nails, abrasive surfaces etc.
Avoid contact with walls, door frames, door catches or locks etc.
Do not transport in roll cages unless completely protected from the sharp edges of the cage.

Product Overview

3.1 Product Description
The Invacare Flotech range of products consist of Cushions and Back Supports, made of a unique, pressure reducing, ergonomically designed foam, which is moulded to provide comfort, postural support and stability.
The foam has different shapes, densities and depending on the cushion model can be also equipped with non-toxic silicone fluid to optimise pressure distribution.
The standard outer cover is multi stretch, water resistant, breathable and has an anti-slip base.
The spacer cover promotes passive air flow to assist with temperature management and has an anti-slip base.

An option to have a felt base to ensure maximum contact area with the wheelchair is available. This is not recommended for armchairs.

3.2 Intended Use
This cushion is intended to be used in an armchair or wheelchair as part of an overall pressure injury prevention program of care.
There are no contraindications known.
3.3 Symbols on the Product

****	European Conformity		Medical Device
****	Manufacturer		Date of manufacture
European representative		Read user manual
Lot number		Maximum user weight
Machine wash (maximum temperature see label)		Tumble dry low heat
Do not iron		Do not dry clean
Do not bleach		Avoid burning cigarette
Do not put near flame		Do not pierce or cut
Orientation label (depending on product)

Usage

4.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Invacare advise that the patient is assessed by a trained healthcare professional to ensure the correct size and seating requirements. This is to achieve the best pressure and postural care and that position for the individuals needs are met.
– Always consult a healthcare professional before using the product.
WARNING!
It is very important for the patient to reposition themselves, or to be repositioned, on a regular basis. This relieves pressure which helps prevent both tissue compression and potential pressure injury formation.
Skin redness is one clinical indicator for skin breakdown.

Regularly inspect/monitor if your skin develops any redness.
Immediately contact a healthcare professional, if your skin develops redness.

IMPORTANT!
Accidental cover damage allows fluid ingress and staining.

Do not place sharp objects on the cover.
When using patient transfer aids, ensure not to damage the cover. Check for sharp edges or burrs before use.
Ensure that the cushion is not jammed or damaged by sharp edges when used on wheelchairs.
Avoid burning cigarettes or open flames near the cushion.
If pets are around, ensure that no claws puncture the cover.

IMPORTANT!
The water resistant cover allows fluids to roll off the surface, however with sustained periods of fluid contact the cover may absorb moisture.

Wipe away any fluid as soon as it is identified.

4.2 Using Cushion

Remove all packaging before use.
Place cushion on wheelchair or chair with grey anti-slip base facing down.
Ensure that cushion is placed in coordination with orientation label, located on left hand side of cushion.

Maintenance

5.1 Inspection
Check cushion (foam and cover) for strike-through (this may include fluid ingress, stains, rips or damage) after the use of each patient and on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs first) by a suitably qualified and competent person.
Check cushions

Unzip the cover completely.
Check for any staining on the interior foam.
Replace any damaged cover or stained foam and dispose of as per local authority procedure.

5.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination

Take precautions for yourself and use appropriate protective equipment.

IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage the product.

All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be effective, compatible with one another and must protect the materials they are used to clean.
Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.), abrasive cleaning agents or solvents (cellulose thinner, acetone etc.). We recommend a mild detergent.
Always make sure that the product is completely dried before taking it into use again.

For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term care environments, follow your in-house procedures.

Cleaning Intervals

IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances smooth operation, increases the service life and prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product

regularly while it is in use,
before and after any service procedure,
when it has been in contact with any body fluids,
before using it for a new user.

Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Covers

(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)

Remove cover for laundering.
Launder the cover with maximum temperature as stated on product label, using a diluted detergent solution (Instructions on label).

IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause shrinkage.
Drying Covers

Hang cover from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean indoor environment. or Tumble dry on a low temperature.

IMPORTANT!

Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
Dry thoroughly before use.

Disinfection Instructions
IMPORTANT!

Only use disinfectants and methods approved by your local infection control institution and follow your local infection control policy.

Disinfecting cover
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)

IMPORTANT!
Failure in disinfection process may result in the accumulation of reagent that could damage the polyurethane coating, react with the frame, or negate the biocompatibility results.

Ensure that all cleaning agents, and disinfectants, are thoroughly rinsed off.
Dry thoroughly before use.

Wipe down the cover with a suitable detergent.
Rinse the cover thoroughly with clean water using a single use nonabrasive cloth.
Dry the cover thoroughly.

Heavy Soilage
When badly soiled, we recommend cleaning with a diluted detergent solution at maximum temperature in the washing machine.

Clean up all spillages of bodily fluids i.e. blood, urine, faeces, sputum, wound exudate and all other bodily secretions as soon as possible using a suitable detergent.
Large spillages of blood should be absorbed and removed with paper towels first, followed by as above.

Replacing Cover

Unzip the cover and remove it carefully from the foam core.
Place new cover onto the foam core.
Ensure that the corners of the foam core are positioned correctly into the corners of the cover.
Close the zipper. Where ever possible ensure the slider / sliders are positioned at the rear of the cushion.

WARNING!

In event of contamination, contact your hygiene specialist.
Remove contaminated foams from use.

After Use

6.1 Storage

Store cushions in a dry environment.
Store cushions within a protective cover.
Store items on clean, dry surface free from sharp edges to avoid any possible damage.
Never store other items on top of a cushion.
Do not store cushions next to radiators or other heating devices.
Protect cushions from direct sunlight.

6.2 Disposal
Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life.
Disassemble the product and its components, so the different materials can be separated and recycled individually.
The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging must comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling in each country. Contact your local waste management company for information.

Technical Data

7.1 General Data

Product| Width [mm]| Depth [mm]| Height [mm]| Maximum User Weight [kg]| Weight of Product[kg]1
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Flo-tech Lite| 250 — 510| 250 — 530| 76| 127| 1.5
Flo-tech Lite Visco| 250 — 360 (Soft)
250 — 510 (Medium)
380 — 510 (Firm / Very Firm)| 250 — 410 (Soft)
250 — 530 (Medium) 360 — 530 (Firm / Very Firm)| 76| 32 (Soft)
51 (Medium)
100 (Firm)
127 (Very
Firm)| 1.26
Flo-tech Contour| 360 — 610| 330 — 560| 76| 152
191 (505 x 480 mm and above)| 1.38
Flo-tech Contour Lo-Back| 360 — 610| 330 — 560| 76| 152
191 (505 x 480 mm and above)| 1.38
Flo-tech Contour Visco| 360 — 430 (Soft)
360 — 510 (Medium / Firm)
380 — 510
(Very Firm)| 330 — 430 (Soft)
330 — 530 (Medium / Firm)
330 — 530
(Very Firm)| 121| 51 (Soft)
76 (Medium)
108 (Firm) 127 (Very Firm)| 1.6
Flo-tech Plus| 360 — 610| 330 — 560| 76| 152
191 (505 x 480 mm and above)| 2.5
Flo-tech Image| 360 — 510| 330 — 530| 76| 140| 2.82
Flo-tech Solution| 360 — 610| 330 — 560| 76| 140| 3.08
Flo-tech Deep Solution| 460 — 510| 380 — 460| 76| 140| 3.08
Flo-tech Solution Xtra| 360 — 610| 310 — 560| 76| 140| 3.08
Flo-tech Back Support| n/a| n/a| n/a| 165| 1
Flo-tech Back Support Lumbar| n/a| n/a| n/a| 165| 1.1
Flo-tech Lumbar Pad| n/a| n/a| n/a| n/a| n/a

Weights can vary depending on size of cushion ordered, average weights used as an indication.

7.2 Materials
All product components do not contain natural rubber latex.
Not all materials are used in all cushions.

Foam	• High Resilient Polyurethane foam Viscoelastic Polyurethane foam
Foam Base	• Loop raised nylon and polyester foam
Clinical fluid sac	• Polyether based thermoplastic polyurethane film
Inner liner	• Polyurethane ether film
Clinical fluid	• Silicone gel
Standard outer cover	• Medical polyurethane coated fabric. Substrate treated

with a fluorocarbon to give water / stain resistance.
Spacer outer cover| • 100% knitted polyester
Outer cover anti-slip base| • Medical PVC coated polyester fabric
Outer cover felt base| • Loop raised nylon and polyester foam

Invacare distributors

United Kingdom:
Invacare Limited
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
Bridgend CF35 5AQ
Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222
Fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220
uk@invacare.com
www.invacare.co.uk

Invacare UK Operations Limited
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
Bridgend CF35 5AQ
UK| Invacare Portugal, Lda
Rua Estrada Velha 949
4465-784 Leça do Balio
Portugal
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Documents / Resources

| INVACARE Flotech Range Matrx Image Cushion [pdf] User Manual
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