Invacare Flotech®
Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety information
WARNING
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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 manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. Invacare product
manuals are available on the internet or your local dealer
(Addresses are displayed on the back cover of this manual).
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If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or
instructions, please contact a healthcare professional, dealer
or technical personnel before attempting to use this equip-
ment – otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
WARNING
Invacare
products are specifically designed and manufactured
for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accesso-
ries designed by other manufacturers have not been tested
by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare
products.
The introduction of certain third party products between
the cushion surface and the user may reduce or impede the
clinical effectiveness of this product.
’Third party products’ may include, but are not limited to
items including under blankets, plastic sheets and sheepskins,
etc.
WARNING
Any object between the user and the pressure reducing sur-
face may result in the development of pressure ulcers.
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Make sure that the support surface in contact with the user
is kept free from crumbs and other food debris.
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Drip cables, stents and other foreign objects must not
become entrapped between the user and the pressure
reducing surface of the cushion.
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IMPORTANT
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
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Check all parts for shipping damage and test before using.
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In case of damage, do not use.
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Contact Invacare/Carrier for further instructions.
3 Description
3.1 Product description
The Invacare Flotech® range of products consist of cushions, a back
support and a lumbar pad.
The cushion range is made of a unique, pressure reducing, ergono-
mically designed green foam, which is moulded to provide postural
support. The foam incorporates a deodorising additive which helps to
keep the foam odour free for longer.
The back support has been designed using unique, ergonomically
designed green foam, to provide stability to a wheelchair or standard
armchair. It can be used in conjunction with any Flotech® cushion.
The Flotech® range also includes the Flotech® lumbar pad, which is
designed to be used on chairs or wheelchairs and can improve posture,
comfort and support.
The cushion consists of the following parts:
The inner layer consists of foam made from different shapes and densi-
ties depending on the model. The Flotech® Plus, Image, Solution, Deep
and Solution Xtra cushions also equipped with fluid-Packs for optimiza-
tion of pressure distribution. The fluid-Packs are composed of medical
grade silicone and are non-toxic.
The outer cover is made from an internally coated bi-elastic material
and has an anti-slip base with a handle at the front edge of the cushion.
