Neoflex Neo 20.03 - Medical accessory Vermeiren - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Neoflex Neo 20.03 Vermeiren

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

2.1. Intended use and indications 7
2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks 8
2.3. Symbols on the product 9

3. Using your Neoflex system 10

3.1. Unfastening/Fastening the belts 10

4. Maintenance 11

4.1. Time of maintenance 11
4.2.Maintenance instructions 12
4.3. Expected service life 12
4.4.Reuse 12
4.5.End of use 13
4.6. Warranty 13

5. Technical specifications 13

Preface

Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren Neoflex belt!

Thanks for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use and operating options of your product, this manual is offered. If you still have questions after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact your specialist dealer. They will be glad to help you on this subject.

Important note

To ensure your safety, and to prolong the lifetime of your product, please take good care of it according to the instructions in this manual.

This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to implement changes to this type of product without any obligation to adapt or replace similar products previously delivered.

Pictures of the product are used to clarify the instructions. Details of the depicted product may deviate from your product.

Information available

On our website http://www.vermeiren.com/ you will always find the most recent version of the following information. Please consult this website regularly for possible updates.

Visually impaired people can download the electronic version of this manual and have it read out by means of a text-to-speech software application.

i	User manual For user and specialist dealer
i	User manual of the wheelchair For user and specialist dealer
i	EC declaration of conformity

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1. Your product

Neo 20.01 Neo 20.02

Neo 20.03 Neo 20.04

Neo 20.05 Neo 20.06

1. Padded support
2. Attachment and adjustment belt
3. Buckle
4. Zipper

2. Before use

2.1. Intended use and indications

In this paragraph a brief description of the intended use of your product is given. Additionally, relevant warnings are added to the instructions in the other paragraphs. In this way we would like to make you aware of the possible misuse that may appear.

This product is a medical device.

• Indications and contraindications: the Neoflex stabilisation belts are intended for people who require external support while sitting in order to maintain a correct position, or for those who want to stop the process of pathological positioning of the head, trunk, pelvis or lower limbs.
• The system should only be used by people with healthy skin, normal breathing, no mental disabilities, and no fractured bones in places where the Neoflex belts are touching the body. It should not be used for pregnant women.
• The stabilisation belts are intended to be used on wheelchairs or other seating systems. They should NOT be used as a restraint or as a seat belt in a moving vehicle.

• Please read all technical details and limits of your Neoflex system in chapter 5..

• The warranty on this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause the warranty to lapse.

2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks

CAUTION

Risk of injuries and/or damage

• Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured, or your product may get damaged.
  This product should only be installed and fitted to the user by a qualified person.
• Neoflex upper body support should always be combined with Neoflex pelvic support.

Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:

• Only use the attachment systems provided by Vermeiren. Do not structurally modify the device to which Neoflex is attached.

• Before each use, check the product and attachments to the wheelchair/ chair to make sure they are undamaged and well secured.

• After each use, check the user's skin in the places of contact. Increasing redness and irritation can evolve into more serious injuries such as pressure ulcers.
  In case of damage, do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact your specialist dealer.
• Do not modify your product in any way.
• Accidental unfastening of the Neoflex system may cause the user to fall. For users with a cognitive or motion disorder that may lead to accidental release, an attendant or caregiver should be present when using the Neoflex system.
  It is not recommended to use the device when smoking.

• Neoflex SHOWER systems with hygiene fabric are suitable for use in moist bathroom environments, such as the shower or bath. Make sure that your main device is also suitable for these environments.

• If the packaging of your product has been damaged, (unintentionally) opened, or affected by environmental conditions (moisture, heat,...) upon delivery, check the device integrity of your product. When in doubt, contact your specialist dealer.

Any serious incident [MDR (EU) 2017/745 §2 (65)] that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

For future communication, make sure to keep the LOT number from the packaging.

2.3. Symbols on the product

CE	Declaration of conformity
MD	Medical device
LOT	Batch number
	Do not iron
40°	Machine-washable at 40 degrees and using the delicate programme
	Handwash
	Do not bleach
	Do not tumble dry

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×	Do not dry clean
	Manufacturer
	Attention: important information
	It is advised to read the manual

3. Using your Neoflex system

WARNING

Risk of injuries

• First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your Neoflex system unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
  In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care provider or technical adviser to help you with this.

3.1. Unfastening/Fastening the belts

CAUTION

Risk of injuries or damage

The following actions can be done by the user, attendant or caretaker. All other adjustments are done by your specialist dealer.
Always fasten all zippers and buckles when using the device.
- Make sure that the attendant or caregiver is aware of how to unfasten the Neoflex system in case of emergency.
- Make sure that your fingers, clothes, buckles don't get trapped during adjustment.

4. Maintenance

4.1. Time of maintenance

CAUTION

Risk of injuries and damage

• Repairs and replacements may only be undertaken by trained persons and only genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren should be used.

4.1.1. Before each use

Inspect the following points:

• All parts (neoprene fabric, stitching, buckles, zippers, straps, mounting system): present, undamaged and showing no excessive wear, no discolouration.
  All parts: Clean, see § 4.2.1..

4.1.2. If stored

Make sure that your Neoflex system is stored in a dry environment to prevent mould from growing, or the system from being damaged.

4.2. Maintenance instructions

4.2.1. Cleaning

CAUTION

Risk of damage

• Your product is suitable for cleaning by hand wash, or by using the delicate cleaning programme on your washing machine.

• Do not dry clean, bleach or dye your product.

Minor dirt can be cleaned with a cloth. Thorough cleaning by hand wash or a delicate washing programme is advisable depending on the use frequency and the user's needs.

The upholstery can be washed with lukewarm water (max. 40^ ) and a mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean.

Let the Neoflex system dry thoroughly on a flat surface before using. Do not dry the Neoflex system over intense heat sources (e.g. radiators or stoves) or in direct sunlight.

4.3. Expected service life

The average service life of your Neoflex system is 5 years. Depending on the frequency of use and maintenance, the service life of your Neoflex product will increase or decrease.

4.4. Reuse

Neoflex products are meant for single patient multiple use only.

4.5. End of use

At end of life, you need to dispose of your Neoflex system according to the local environmental legislation.

4.6. Warranty

The warranty on this product is subject to the general terms and conditions of each country.

5. Technical specifications

The technical details below are only valid for the Neoflex systems at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use. The values are no longer applicable if your system has been modified, damaged, or is severely worn.

Brand Vermeiren
Product group Neoflex
Type Neo 20
Description Dimensions (mm)
Neo 20.01
C D B A		A B C	D E
	XS 280	130	0 40 50
	S 290	140	45 80
	M	360	0 220	50 110
	L	440	0 250	60 110
	XL	520	0 270	60 130
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

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Brand Vermeiren
Product group Neoflex
Type Neo 20
Description Dimensions (mm)
Neo 20.02
C D A B C		A B C	D E
	XS 280	130 130	40 50
	S 290	140 170	45 80
	M 360	180 220	50 110
	L 440	210 250	60 110
	XL 520	250 270	60 130
Neo 20.03
C D A B C		A B C	D E
	XS 280	130 130	45 50
	S 290	140 170	45 50
	M 360	180 220	50 50
	L 410	210 220	60 50
	XL 490	230 250	60 50
Neo 20.04
C D A B C		A B C	D E
	XS 280	130 130	45 50
	S 290	140 170	45 50
	M 360	180 220	50 55
	L 410	210 220	60 50
	XL 490	230 250	60 50
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

Brand Vermeiren
Product group Neoflex
Type Neo 20
Description Dimensions (mm)
Neo 20.05
		X	Y
	S 300 60
	M 350 70
	L 400 70
	XL 470 75
Neo 20.06
		X	Y
	S 350	60
	M 380	70
	L 450	70
	XL 510	75
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

EN

Brand Vermeiren
Product group Neoflex
Type Neo 20
Description Dimensions (mm)
Neo 20.07
B A		A	B
	XS 310 85
	S 390 105
	M 470 120
	L 570 120
	XL 650 135
Use temperature +5℃ - +41℃
Storage and use humidity 30% - 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

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