Posey REF 1334 Key Lock Belt Instruction Manual

KEY locK BElT
Applicable Products:
REF 1334

REF 1334 Key Lock Belt

Description oF Product: Key Lock Cotton Belt. For hospital bed use only. POSEY KEY lOCK BElT
REF 1334 Key Lock Belt, Universal Size. Natural Cotton, with snap lock
REF 1074 Posey Universal Key

Indications for use

• Patients assessed to be at risk of injury from a fall.
• Patients requiring a positioning device to assist medical treatment.

Contraindications:

• DO NOT use on a patient who is or becomes highly aggressive, combative, agitated, or suicidal.
• DO NOT use on patients with: ostomy, colostomy, or G-tubes; hernias, severe Cardio Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); or with post-surgery tubes, incisions or monitoring lines. These could be disrupted by a restraint.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

• Severe emotional, psychological, or physical problems may occur: if the applied device is uncomfortable; or if it severely limits movement. If symptoms of these problems ever appear for any reason, get help from a qualified medical authority and find a less restrictive, product or intervention.

ApplicAtion instructions

Caution
Before use, check device for damage. Discard if you have any questions about patient safety.

1. Open the belt and center the back pad across the mattress with the waist strap toward the head of the bed. The connecting strap will be located underneath the back pad (fig. 1).

2. Position the patient in bed with the belt at waist level.

3.  Bring the belt around the patient’s waist and secure with the lock. The belt must be snug, but not interfere with breathing. To check for proper fit, slide an open hand (flat) between the belt and the patient.
   NOTE: If the strap does not pass easily through the locking buckle, check to see if there is an obstruction in the lock, or if the strap end is bent or curled. If the strap end is relatively straight and the lock is unobstructed, try the following:
   a. With the lock in the open position, gently push the strap end into the lock until it meets resistance.
   b. Push the lock latch down halfway (do not close all the way). Repeat this action several times until the strap feeds itself through the opening.

4. Lock the connecting straps on each side, to a movable part of the bed frame, at waist level.

5. Check that the straps are secure and will not change position, loosen, or tighten if the patient pulls on them, or if the bed is adjusted.

TO UNLOCK:

1. Insert the Posey Key into the lock and turn counterclockwise. This will prevent jamming (fig. 2).
   NOTE: Universal Posey Keys fit all Posey locks. To order extra keys, contact Posey at 1.800.447.6739, press 5, and ask for Cat. #1074.

Warning Heed these warnings to reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

• Before leaving the patient, test the lock to make sure it is locked. Posey Keys must be readily available to staff at all times. This product can be cut off with scissors in an emergency.

BED SAFETY

• ALWAYS use Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup (HBSW) (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/beds/modguide.html) compliant side rails in the UP position and fill ALL gaps to reduce the risk of entrapment.
• Use side rail covers and gap protectors to help prevent the patient’s body from going under, around, through or between the side rails. A failure to do so may result in serious injury or death if a patient becomes suspended or entrapped. Posey offers a full range of side rail pads and/or gap protectors to cover gaps.
• Monitor per facility policy to ensure that the patient cannot slide down, or fall off the mattress and become suspended or entrapped (figs. 3 and 4).
• There is a risk of chest compression or suffocation, if the patient’s body weight is suspended off the mattress (figs. 3 and 4).
• STOP USE AT ONCE: if the patient has a tendency to slide forward or down in the device; or is able to self-release.
  NOTE: A restraint with a pelvic piece will reduce the risk of sliding, or of the patient pulling the device over his or her head. See Posey Catalog.
  ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS ON OTHER SIDE

For RX PRODUCTS ONLY. Federal law (USA) restricts RX devices to sale by or on order of a physician. For use in a licensed healthcare facility only.
STAFF TRAINING: TIDI offers in-service training aids at no charge. Contact TIDI online at www.tidiproducts.com or call toll-free at 1.800.521.1314.
BEFORE APPLYING ANY RESTRAINT: Follow your hospital’s restraint policies and procedures that are compliant with USA CMS guidelines and state laws or other governing agencies outside the USA.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:

1. ALWAYS monitor patient per facility policy. Improper application or use of any restraint may result in serious injury or death. Be aware that constant monitoring may be required for:
   • Aggressive or agitated patients; and
   • Patients in a supine position; ensure that being in this position would
   not cause any complications for those who are at risk of vomiting while being restrained.

2. NEVER alter or repair this product. ALWAYS Inspect before each use: Check for broken stitches or parts; torn, cut or frayed material; or locks, buckles, or hook-and-loop fasteners that do not hold securely. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. Dispose of damaged products per facility policy for BIOHAZARDOUS material.

3. ALWAYS secure straps to a part of the frame that moves with the patient (not foot/head board or siderails), out of the patients reach, using quickrelease ties (see drawing below) or buckles. These allow easy release in the event of an accident or fire.
   Test to make sure straps cannot tighten, loosen, or slip and create excess slack. If this occurs, the patient may slide off the chair or bed, increasing the risk of serious injury or suffocation. Restraint release is an important part of facility fire and disaster drills. Straps can be cut with scissors in an emergency.

4. NEVER secure restraint strap to side rail or head/foot board.

5. NEVER use Posey products on toilets, or on any chair or furniture that does not allow proper application as directed in the Application Instructions. DO NOT use at home.

6. NEVER expose this product to open flame, fire, smoking materials, or high heat sources. Some products may melt or ignite and burn. The facility smoking/no smoking policy should be strictly enforced.

7. NEVER use a Posey product as a seat belt in a moving vehicle. Posey products are not designed to withstand the force of a crash or sudden stop.

8. Test Zippers or hook-and-loop fasteners before each use. DISCARD device if it does not fasten securely.

LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS (if applicable):

• Fasten all buckles and locks to reduce risk of damage during wash and dry cycles. DO NOT put buckles or locks through extractors. For maximum life, launder in a laundry bag.
• Stainless Steel Locks: Posey recommends that locks be treated with a dryfilm lubricant (silicone) after each cleaning. For best results, spray a small amount into the lock. Work the action of the lock with a key several times to ensure that all the surfaces are well lubricated.
• Before laundering, zip up and turn the product inside out to protect zipper.
• Hook-and-loop fasteners may collect lint after repeated use or laundering, reducing grip strength. Fasten the “hook” to the “loop” before laundering to help prevent lint buildup. As needed, use a stiff-bristle brush to remove lint from the “hook” side.
• These products, other than foam products, canbe machine washed under CDC guidelines formaterial soiled with blood or bodily fluid.
• For non-contaminated material, use lower temperature wash and dry cycles to extend product life.
• For foam products: • Make sure products are completely dry before use.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:

• This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments.
• This device may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at normal humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity that may damage product materials.

HOW TO TIE THE POSEY QUICK-RELEASE TIE

1. Wrap strap once around the frame that moves with the patient (do not attach to side rail or head/footboard), leaving at least an 8” (20 cm) tail.
   Fold the loose end in half to create a loop and cross it over the other end.

2. Insert the folded strap where the straps cross over each other, as if tying a shoelace. Pull on the loop to tighten.

3. Fold the loose end in half to create a second loop. 4. Insert the second loop into the first loop.

4. Pull on the loop to tighten. Test to make sure strap is secure and will not slide in any direction.

5. Repeat on other side. Practice quick-release ties to ensure the knot releases with one pull on the loose end of the strap.

Report any serious incident related to device use to TIDI Products and the Member State Competent Authority. | Translations of this document in French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese are located at www.tidiproducts.com/IFU.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of product according to local or facility guidelines if product is worn or damaged.
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Phone: 1.800.521.1314 • International: +1.920.751.4036 • www.tidiproducts.com
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References

• Posey | First in Patient Safety
• Medical Products for Staff & Patient Safety | TIDI Products

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