Posey 5730 Horseshoe Wedges Instruction Manual
- July 15, 2024
- Posey
Table of Contents
Posey 5730 Horseshoe Wedges
Specifications
- Model: Posey Horseshoe Wedges
- Material: Durable, medium-density foam covered in soft, water-repellent vinyl
- Dimensions:
- REF 5730 Universal: 38W x 15L x 17H(A) x 11H(B) (97 cm x 38 cm x 43 cm x 28 cm)
- REF 5731 Fits Hill-Rom TotalCare: 38W x 18L x 11H(A) x 5H(B) (97 cm x 46 cm x 28 cm x 13 cm)
- Meets CA #117 Flame Retardancy Standards
FAQs
- Q: Can Posey Horseshoe Wedges prevent patients from exiting the bed?
- A: No, the wedges will not prevent a determined patient from exiting the bed. Always follow facility policies for patient monitoring and safety precautions.
- Q: How should I clean the wedges?
- A: Wipe clean with soap and water or disinfectant after each use to ensure proper hygiene.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Posey Horseshoe Wedges help protect patients from injury by helping close the gaps around the headboard/footboard of the mattress and by cushioning the side rails and the headboard or footboard. They may also help deter the patient’s release of restraints.
- Each Horseshoe Wedge attaches with a hook and loop and quick-release straps and is made of durable, medium density foam and covered in soft, water-repellent vinyl. Meets CA #117 Flame Retardancy Standards
- Posey Horseshoe Wedges come with convenient zippers, allowing them to be joined together with optional Posey Side Rail Wedges and Posey Bed Bumpers for extended coverage around the perimeter of the bed.
- REF 5730 Universal, 38”W x 15”L x 17”H(A) x 11”H(B) (97 cm x 38 cm x 43 cm x 28 cm)
- REF 5731 Fits Hill-Rom TotalCare, 38”W x 18”L x 11”H(A) x 5”H(B) (97 cm x 46 cm x 28 cm x 13 cm)
Product Usage Instructions
Monitoring
WARNING: Posey Horseshoe Wedges will not prevent a determined patient from exiting the bed, going over or attempting to go between or through side rail gaps. ALWAYS follow your facility’s policies and procedures for patient assessment, monitoring, and rehabilitation.
Application Instructions
- Inspect the product before use. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
- Lower the bedside rails.
- Unfasten all hook-and-loop and quick-release buckles and unfold the HorseshoeWedge.
- Position the Horseshoe on the inside of the head/footboard so that the wedge fits snugly between the mattress and the side rail (Fig. 1).
- Tuck the end “tuck flap” under the mattress.
- Feed the bottom attachment straps around the bottom of the bed footboard andthe top straps over the top of the board. Connect the quick-release buckles and pull the straps to tighten (Fig. 2).
- Wrap one wing of the wedge around the mattress and tuck the side “tuck flap” under the mattress (Fig. 3).
- Raise one of the side rails. Thread the attachment strap through the side rail and attach it back onto itself (Fig. 4).
- Repeat on the other side.
- Check for proper fit. Modified beds may not be compatible with Posey HorseshoeWedges.
Cleaning Instructions
- Wipe clean with soap and water or disinfectant.
Disposal
WARNING: Properly dispose of the product per the facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
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.
CONTACT
- TIDI Products, LLC
- 570 Enterprise Drive, Neenah, WI 54956 USA
- Phone: 1.800.521.1314
- International: +1.920.751.4036
- www.tidiproducts.com.
- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO
- © 2024 TIDI Products, LLC. All rights reserved. Posey is a registered trademark of TIDI Products, LLC.
- M6096M REV D 03-20-2024
References
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