Invacare IVCGFMO2 User Manual

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Part No 1167534 1 Cleaning Instructions and Warranty

Cleaning Instructions and Warranty

IVCGFMO2 Invacare Gel Overlay Mattress

1 General

1.1 Symbols

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

1.2 Entrapment

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WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage or minor injury or both.

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Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

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ENTRAPMENT WARNING

Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and proper maintenance and use of
equipment is required to reduce the risk of entrapment. Variations in bed rail
dimensions, and mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of
entrapment. Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to learn about the risks of
entrapment. Review “A Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital Bed Safety
Workgroup, located at www.invacare.com. Use the link located under each bed rail
product entry to access this bed safety guide.

Refer to the owners manuals for beds and rails for additional product and safety
information.

Mattress MUST fit bed frame and bed rails snugly to reduce the risk of entrapment.

Cleaning Instructions and Warranty 2 Part No 1167534

2 Cleaning Instructions

1. Remove the gel overlay mattress from the bedding.

2. Clean the top and bottom of the cover with organic cleaner or soapy water.

3 Maintenance

3.1 Inspection

The internal and external parts of the mattress must be inspected at least every 3 months for damage
and wear. Remove the mattress from service and replace all damaged parts.

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WARNING

Mattresses MUST be cleaned regularly after each patient use.
Because of the potential risk of infectious exposure, cleaning with the patient on the bed

and mattress is not recommended.All equipment should be inspected. any item that is
visibly soiled with the patient’s blood or other body fluids should be properly cleaned or
removed.

Staff members should treat all soiled bedding as if it were contaminated with pathogenic
microorganisms.

Staff members should wear appropriate protective clothing when cleaning mattresses.
All cleaning solutions must be properly diluted according to the manufacturers’

instructions.
Follow standard institutional wipe down and infection control procedures.
DO NOT open the zippered mattress top cover during cleaning, infection control

procedures or during use.
DO NOT launder or autoclave the mattress.

CAUTION

To avoid fabric breakdown and loss of waterproofing, use only these types of properly
diluted standard cleaning solutions:

•Quaternary Wipe Down

• Phenolic Wipe Down

• 8-10% Bleach/Water Wipe Down
Iodophor type disinfectants (Betadine

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, etc.) are not recommended and will stain

fabrics.

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The cover is not removable from the gel overlay mattress.

Inspection Record

INSPECTION

DATE

INSPECTOR DAMAGE

FOUND

(Y/N)

REMOVED

FROM

SERVICE DATE

REPAIR

DATE

RETURNED

TO SERVICE

DATE