Akces-Med ZEBRA Invento™ (new version) User guide

Brand: Akces-Med

Model: ZEBRA Invento™ (new version)

Type: User guide

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ZEBRA invento

Positioning chair

User manual

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ATTENTION!

Akces-MED Ltd. reserve the right to introduce technical and trading changes in the content

of the instruction without warning.

Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper usage of the device only when the product was

purchased from qualified Akces-MED Ltd. employee or at specialized medical store!

5°C

70%

45%

35°C

Product marked with the CE sign is Class I medical device, of rule 1, consistent with the requirements of

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical

devices.

Akces-MED Ltd. Company introduced quality management system ISO 13485 regarding production,

sales and service.

The system is certified by SGS.

Contents

5.9 Armrests.......................................................................................................................................................................17

6.1 Preparation of the user............................................................................................................................................20

6.3 Sitting position..........................................................................................................................................................21

8. Terms of warranty................................................................................................................................................................27

7. Safety rules............................................................................................................................................................................25

2. Indications and contraindications for use.....................................................................................................................5

5.2 Backrest........................................................................................................................................................................10

1. The purpose of user manual...............................................................................................................................................5

5.3 Chest supports...........................................................................................................................................................12

3. General characteristic of chair...........................................................................................................................................7

5.1 Headrest.........................................................................................................................................................................9

5.4 4-point safety vest....................................................................................................................................................13

5.5 Seat - depth adjustment.........................................................................................................................................14

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................4

5.6 Tilt-in space adjustment.........................................................................................................................................15

5.8 Abduction block........................................................................................................................................................17

4. Size table...................................................................................................................................................................................8

5.7 Pelvic supports...........................................................................................................................................................16

5. How to use chair.....................................................................................................................................................................9

5.10 Footrests....................................................................................................................................................................18

6. The use of chair....................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2 Preparation of the chair..........................................................................................................................................20

6.4 How to use vests........................................................................................................................................................22

9. Maintenance and cleaning...............................................................................................................................................27

10. Labelling..............................................................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction

The device combines the function of a seat and a lying position, which combined with the smooth

adjustment of tilt-in-space function, supports the rehabilitation process. Adjustable headrest,

footrests, chest and pelvic supports help maintain a correct lying, semi-lying or sitting position.

ZEBRA Invento™ is a positioning chair designed for children and adolescents who need support in

the process of sitting independently or in adopting and maintaining a sitting position.

The functionality of ZEBRA Invento™ makes the positioning chair

meet all the expectations of even the most demanding users,

significantly increasing everyday comfort, convenience and safety.

Remember to read this user manual carefully. You will find not only useful information but also

guidelines regarding safe and effective use of the product.

e-mail: export@akces-med.com

If you have any questions or remarks, do not hesitate to contact with us:

Medical consultant: mobile +48 516 183 883

Akces-MED Ltd.: ph. +48 17 864 04 70

Remember that complying with guidelines is highly important. It assures safety and extends durability

as well as aesthetics of the device.

Before using the product, user is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with user manual.

ATTENTION!

1. The purpose of user manual

The instruction manual contains basic information necessary to properly prepare the device before

use, use the device, maintain and clean the device.

Before using the ZEBRA Invento™ for the first time, the user (or caregiver) is obliged to familiarize

himself/herself with the user manual.

This user manual should be kept in an easily accessible place. The manual is intended for people who

look after disabled users, as well as for doctors and physiotherapists handling the device.

ATTENTION!

2. Indications and contraindications for use

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These medical devices are intended for people with orthopedic, neurological and cardiological diseases

and for people after surgery, with musculoskeletal dysfunctions, who have not acquired the ability to sit

independently or who have difficulties in adopting and maintaining the sitting position.

Both for flaccid people with reduced muscle tone and for people with spasticity. The device can also be

really useful for people who require long-term relief of one or both lower limbs. It is an irreplaceable aid

in the rehabilitation process, both in terms of movement and social integration. The device is great help

during everyday activities such as rehabilitation but also during playing, studying or having meals.

Theselection of the appropriate size of the device depends on medical indications and anatomical

parameters, regardless of the age of the user.

źDegeneration and neurological diseases.

źBrain and spinal cord injuries with lower limbs paralysis and weakness, balance and motor

coordination disorders with different etiology.

źCerebral palsy – various types and forms.

źDemyelinating disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis - SM).

źMuscles diseases with weakness and paralysis (dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, myositis).

The device is recommended for people in the following cases:

źGenetic disorders.

źMeningocele.

źOther condition connected with muscles weakness, paralysis and musculoskeletal disorders.

źAfter head and spinal cord injuries and spine trauma with paralysis and paresis.

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źCritical condition of the user.

źUnstable fractures with specific orthopedic recommendations, including spine fractures.

źParalysis.

źRecent myocardial infarction in the last 24 hours.

Contraindications:

źUntreated deep vein thrombosis.

źHemodynamic instability.

źPulmonary embolism.

źFresh postoperative wounds or non-healing wounds in the back area, pelvic girdle area, hip joints

and thighs.

źDeep sedation.

źSevere arthritis of the cervical spine.

źUsers with mental disorders should not be left in the device without the supervision of a caregiver.

źIdentified brain dysfunction when sitting upright.

2. Indications and contraindications for use

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3. General characteristic of chair

HexagonPro HEADREST

4-POINT SAFETY VEST

ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS

ADJUSTABLE PELVIC

SUPPORTS

SEAT

ADJUSTABLE ABDUCTION BLOCK

SEPARATELY ADJUSTABLE

FOOTRESTS

FOOT STABILIZERS

WITH SAFETY STRAPS

FRAME WITH CASTORS AND BRAKES

TILT-IN SPACE ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTABLE BACKREST

ADJUSTABLE CHEST SUPPORTS

TABLE OF SEAT TILT-ANGLE

FILLER CUSHIONS LYING POSITION

TILT-IN SPACE ADJUSTMENT

4. Size table

Symbols

L1seat depth to the abduction block

seat tilt angle

seat width

Measurement

seat width with supports

seat depth

backrest height without headrest

backrest width

backrest width with supports

footrest length

indicative user height*

backrest height with headrest

footer length

backrest tilt angle

footrests tilt angle

max user weight

[cm]

[ ]

[kg]

[cm]

Unit

[cm]

[ ]

90 - 180

Size 2

80 - 130

5 - 20

15 - 37

-20 - +25

18 - 30

90 - 180

18 - 26

42 - 67

32 - 42

Product dimensions and weight

weight

length

width

height

Unit

[cm]

[kg]

Size 2

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Note: Measurement tolerance range is +/- 1 cm / ½ in.

* This measurement cannot be the main parameter while choosing the product size.

5. How to use chair

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5.1 Headrest

ATTENTION!

Before using the product, make sure that all adjustment knobs are correctly and ﬁrmly tightened, and

that the position of the headrest does not change under load.

hex key 4

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5. How to use chair

5.2 Backrest

INFORMATION!

Cushions are included with which to ﬁll the space created when the backrest is extended. Glue the

attached tack patches on the wooden piece, at equal distances from each other, and then arrange the

additional cushion.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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5. How to use chair

TILT-ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

INFORMATION!

Due to the collision of the levers with the edge

of the seat, the adjustment diagram of the

adjustable levers when adjusting the angle of

the seat back is shown next.

LEVER LOCKED LEVER UNLOCKED

LOOSENINGTIGHTENING

PRESS

CHANGING POSITION

ATTENTION!

Before using the product, make sure that all

adjustment knobs are correctly and ﬁrmly

tightened.

CHAIR HAS A LYING POSITION FUNCTION

5. How to use chair

5.3 Chest supports

ATTENTION!

Before using the product, make sure that all adjustment knobs are correctly and ﬁrmly tightened, and

that the position of the headrest does not change under load.

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5. How to use chair

5.4 4-point safety vest

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5. How to use chair

ATTENTION!

Before using the product, make sure that all vest straps are properly inserted into the holes and secured

with buckles.

Before using, read the instructions for use of the vests available in the section Using the product. It

contains important information on how to use them safely.

5.5 Seat - depth adjustment

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5. How to use chair

5.6 Tilt-in space adjustment

INFORMATION!

Press down on the footrest located at the back

of the seat to adjust the tilt-in space angle at the

same time. The position is locked when the gas

spring foot is released.

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INFORMATION!

The product has a safety device to prevent uncontrolled forward tilt. Wanting to adjust the positive tilt-

in space, pull the safety device, releasing it, and adjust the bucket function with the foot.

5. How to use chair

hex key 3

When you have ﬁnished adjusting the extension

of the pelvic supports, remember to tighten the

screws with an hex key.

ATTENTION!

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5.7 Pelvic supports

INFORMATION!

Adjustment knobs for pelvic supports are

located under the seat of the seat.

5. How to use chair

5.8 Abduction block

5.9 Armrests

INFORMATION!

The armrests are adjustable with knobs.

You can adjust the height, depth and tilt angle.

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5. How to use chair

5.10 Footrests

Make sure that the footrest adjustment lock is

properly locked. The pin should be in the hole.

ATTENTION!

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5. How to use chair

INFORMATION!

The feet are independently adjustable for

height, depth and abduction.

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6. The use of chair

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Before using the product, user is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with user manual.

Do not forget to prepare both product as well as user before using the device.

ATTENTION!

6.1 Preparation of the user

źuser's outfit is light and comfortable sporty clothes are advisable,

źif it is necessary for a user to wear orthopedic supply (collar, corset, orthesis, shoes) if it is

recommended by doctor.

Before using the product, it is essential to make sure that:

źdue to hygienic reason and to avoid abrasion it is advisable for the user to always wear clothes

when using the device, skin must not be naked especially in places of regular contact with

upholstery,

źshoes should be comfortable and, moreover, they should stabilize ankle,

źdrains, bags, catheters etc. if applied, have to be secured to function properly and not to disturb

during using the product,

Only doctor can make a decision concerning using any kind of orthopedic supply!

Outfit should protect user's skin from direct contact with upholstery as well as other parts of

equipment.

ATTENTION!

6.2 Preparation of the chair

źmake sure that all parts are serviceable, correctly mounted and stable,

źplace user in the device,

źmount additional equipment e.g. tray.

źunfold the device,

1. Before use it is necessary to:

źblock brakes,

źfasten all elements which stabilize user e.g. vest, trunk belts, feet stabilizing belts etc.,

2. In case of user who have problem with bladder, it is necessary to put special cloth on seat. This cloth

can be purchased in pharmacy or medical shops.

źundo vest so as to place easilly the user in the device,

źplace the device on even ground,

źadjust the device to user's measurements,

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Akces-Med ZEBRA Invento™ (new version) User guide

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