PROTAC 100-215 Ball Blanket Instruction Manual

: July 16, 2024
: PROTAC

Table of Contents

PROTAC 100-215 Ball Blanket
Directions for use
General precautions – Safety
Maintenance
Parts List
Technical specifications
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PROTAC 100-215 Ball Blanket

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Directions for use

You have selected a quality Protac product. Protac guarantees that you have purchased an original, Danish-designed product developed in consultation with experts. Protac has developed, produced, and sold sensory stimulating aids to the healthcare sector in Denmark, the rest of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand since 1994. Protac products are developed based on theories on sensory integration and are supported by extensive research, documentation, and case studies. Protac focuses strongly on the protection of the environment and safety during its production process. The Protac Ball Blanket® is certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® no. 2076-310 DTI. For more details, go to www.protac.dk

Labeling
The products are labeled by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Class I medical devices. CE- and care labels with information about the manufacturer, raw materials, and washing instructions are sewn into the foot of the blanket. Key to label symbols: please refer to Key to symbols

General precautions – Safety

Not for unsupervised use by users unable to care for themselves.
Not for unsupervised use by users with low lung capacity.
Not to be used as a means of restraint.
Please pay attention to the reaction of the user, if he or she does not like lying under the quilt.
When the Protac Ball Blanket® is used with an incontinence cover, it is important to be aware of the possible risks.

The same risk precautions apply to the use of a plastic bag:

Incontinence covers are dangerous toys for children.
A Protac Ball Blanket® used with an incontinence cover must not be used for children without supervision.
A Protac Ball Blanket® used with an incontinence cover must not be used for patients unable to care for themselves without supervision.
A Protac Ball Blanket® used with an incontinence cover must not be pulled over the head.
Protac Ball Blanket® with granulate contains small particles, and must not be used for children below the age of 3 without supervision.
Smoking is forbidden under the Protac Ball Blanket®. Embers from cigarettes can cause burns.
Never leave a computer or other electrical appliances switched on in a bed with a Protac Ball Blanket®, as they emit heat that can be harmful to the blanket, or in extreme circumstances, cause the appliance to ignite, due to a build-up of heat.
Must not be used near an open fire.

Incidents

Incidents related to the use of Protac Ball Blanket® must be reported to Protac
Serious incidents related to the use of Protac Ball Blanket® be reported to Protac and the competent authority of the country where the incident takes place.

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 therapist and psychologist. The theory is based on how the brain processes sensory impressions, and how the various sensory stimuli can be influenced by 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 and movement of the balls act on these senses in particular.

The Protac Ball Blanket® was developed to help sufferers of function impairment and can be used by children, young people, adults, and the elderly.

Brain damage and other neurological diseases.
ADHD and autism.
Psychiatric diseases.
Developmental disorders, sensory disorders.
Physical and mental unrest.
Concentration problems and learning disorders.

The Protac Ball Blanket® can be used for patients with brain damage e.g characterized by spasticity. The weight and pressure of the balls help suppress spasticity and calm the body of patients with brain damage. Furthermore, the patient benefits from enhanced body awareness. The Protac Ball Blanket® is used by ADHD and autism sufferers to sleep with, and as a source of comfort during the daytime.

Through the dynamic pressure of the balls on the body, the duvet provides sensory stimuli that create boundaries for the body, giving comfort and calm. ADHD sufferers often have a problem winding down at night, and the Protac Ball Blanket® gives the body a signal to relax through its pressure and weight.

Psychiatric patients often suffer from physical and psychological unrest. The Protac Ball Blanket® 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. The Protac Ball Blanket® is used to sleep with and to provide comfort during the daytime.

The Protac Ball Blanket® is used for sufferers of a range of developmental disorders, and sensory problems, to create enhanced sensory stimuli in the body. The Protac Ball Blanket® is used for sufferers of physical and psychical unrest, to provide calmness, comfort, and better body awareness. It is used to sleep with and to provide comfort during the daytime. Sufferers of eg. stress often have a problem feeling their body, preventing them from falling asleep at night. The pressure and weight of the Protac Ball Blanket® give the body a signal to relax

Using the product

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The user must enclose the Protac Ball Blanket® in a normal quilt cover. The Protac Ball Blanket® is used in the same way as an ordinary duvet for sleeping. Pack it tightly around the body so that you can feel the balls. We recommend sitting with the blanket over you in a chair or sofa initially, to feel the weight of the balls, which will be a new experience.

For extra stimulation, place your hands on the Protac Ball Blanket® and press the balls against your body. You can also lie on top of the Protac Ball Blanket®. This will provide sensory stimulation to your back. If the Protac Ball Blanket® is to be used by a child, we
recommend allowing the child to play with it first while awake by crawling under it, or sitting with the blanket over his/her legs.

Product service life
The product has an expected service life of 5 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
Protac Ball Blanket® can be washed. The regularity and need for washing depends on use. See below for washing and cleaning instructions.

Protac Ball Blanket® Classic

Item nos. 100-101, 100-102, can be machine washed at max. 60 degrees in a minute. 16 kg capacity washing machine. Use detergent without bleaching agents and perfume.
Fabric softener may not be used see also the washing instructions on the Protac Ball Blanket® Protac Ball Blanket® Flexible and Combi
Item nos. 100-201, 100-215, 100-202, and 100-226 can be machine washed 60 degrees in a min. 7 kg washing machine. Use detergent without bleaching agents and perfume.
Fabric softener may not be used. Remove the bags from the cover. The laundry bag delivered with 100-215 and 100-226 must be used when washing the bags.
Wash the cover and bags separately.
Spinning at low speed – see also the washing instructions on the cover.

Protac Ball Blanket® Calm and Granulate

Item nos. 100-321, 100-322, 100-401, and 100-402 should be split in three (Junior blanket in 2) each washed at max. 60 degrees in a minute. 7 kg capacity washing machine.
Use detergent without bleaching agents and perfume. Fabric softener may not be used.
The enclosed laundry bag must be used. Spinning at low speed – see also the washing instructions in the Protac Ball Blanket®.
Protac does not recommend the use of spot remover. To remove spots using a spot remover, always try first on an area that is not visible to test for damage or discoloring.
Protac cannot be held liable for incorrect washing and maintenance.

Maintenance

We recommend hanging the Protac Ball Blanket® out to air regularly.

Transport and storage
The Protac Ball Blanket® is delivered in a carrying case. If the blanket is not in use, store it securely in the carrying case.

Disposal
The Protac Ball Blanket® can be broken down into the following components for disposal, plastic and textile. The plastic balls can be disposed of as hard plastic. All parts of the blanket can be disposed of as combustible waste. Waste must be disposed of by applicable rules.

Guarantee
2-year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

The guarantee will be invalid in the event of the following:

overloading
misuse
non-maintenance or incorrect maintenance

Using the product
The Protac Incontinence Cover is used over the outside of the blanket if the patient is incontinent (involuntary urination). An ordinary duvet cover should be used over the incontinence cover for comfort. (see the Protac Incontinence Cover directions for use).

General precautions – Safety

We recommend that the opening of the incontinence cover is at the opposite end to that of the duvet cover (not applicable for incontinence cover with mesh top)
- The same risk precautions apply to the use of a plastic bag
- Incontinence covers are dangerous toys for children.
- A blanket used with an incontinence cover must not be used for children without supervision.
- A blanket with incontinence cover must not be used for patients unable to care for themselves without supervision.
- A blanket used with an incontinence cover must not be pulled over the head.
- We recommend using the incontinence cover version with a mesh top (breathable material) for users unable to care for themselves.
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 of the product.

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Accessories

Protac incontinence cover
Protac bedlinen
Protac cover with Thermo lining
Protac carrying case

Parts List

Cover for Flexible blankets
Ball bags for Flexible blankets
Laundry bag

Technical specifications

Dimensions

Protac Ball Blanket®, Adult length: 200/220 cm width: 140 cm
Protac Ball Blanket®, Junior: length: 140 cm width: 100 cm
Patent: Protac Ball Blanket® Calm is registered as a Utility Model and Patented.
Protac Ball Blanket® Flexible is registered as a Utility Model and Patented.
Standards: Comply with general requirements for aids acc. to the following harmonized standards
Ignitability test: ISO 12952-1 & 2: 2010- applies to Protac Ball Blanket® made of Trevira CS

Service Information
No other balls can be used in a Protac Ball Blanket® than those used by the manufacturer. Guide to daily inspection of the blanket before use No.

Check Remarks