Posey
®
Application Instructions for Wrist or Ankle
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT: Padded limb restraints with double-security
closure. For bed and stretcher use only.
INTENDED USE:
• Patients assessed to be at risk of disrupting life-saving treatments
(e.g., chronic tube pulling) or in danger of injury to themselves or to others.
• Follow your hospital's restraint policies and procedures which are in
compliance with USA CMS guidelines and state laws, or other governing
agencies outside the USA.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use this device with someone who has continued
highly aggressive or combative behavior, self-destructive behavior, or deemed to
be an immediate risk to others or to self. Clinicians may need to use additional
interventions in conjunction with restraints.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: Posey Keys MUST be readily available to staff at all times. In an
emergency, it is difficult to cut the cuffs with scissors to free the patient. Follow
these steps to apply device (repeat steps 1-2 on each side):
1. Bring the ends of the strap down through the inside
of the side rails so they do not interfere when the side
rails are raised. Thread the end of the strap over the top,
around the frame, at least once, and through the lock.
Make sure that the straps are attached to the frame that
moves with the patient (Fig. 1) (do not attach to side rail
or head/footboard), out of the patient's reach.
2. Pull the strap(s) snug and close the lock. Check that the lock "clicks" shut. If a
lock is not completely closed, it can pop open. Before leaving the patient's side,
test the lock by trying to open it without the key.
APPLYING THE CUFFS: (Repeat steps 1-3 for each side):
1. Wrap the neoprene piece around wrist/ankle so the
buckle and connecting strap is on the ulnar side of the
wrist or lateral malleolus of the ankle. Attach the black
hook-and-loop pieces together and pull back the black
pull tab on the blue or red fuzzy piece, followed by
the blue or red hook-and-loop pieces. The fuzzy piece
should be sandwiched between the two pieces of hook
(Fig. 2). Be sure to overlap at least one inch (3 cm).
2. Press the hook-and-loop closure together firmly and
make sure it adheres securely. Slide ONE finger (flat)
between the cuff and the inside of the patient's wrist/
ankle to ensure proper fit (Fig. 3).
3. 2792/2793: Pass the end of the limb strap over the top of
the cuff and through the two D-rings on the cuff . Bring the strap back over the
first ring and through the two D-rings on the cuff (Fig. 4). Slide one finger (flat)
between the cuff and limb strap). 2798/2799: Pass the end of the short strap
through the lock and adjust it to the desired length. Check that the lock "clicks"
shut. If a lock is not completely closed, it can pop open. Before leaving the
patient's side, test the lock by trying to open it without a key.
Report any serious incident related to device use to TIDI Products and the Member
EN
State Competent Authority. | Translations of this document in French, Spanish, Dutch,
German, Italian, and Portuguese are located at www.tidiproducts.com/IFU.
TIDI Products, LLC • 570 Enterprise Drive, Neenah, WI 54956 USA
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • International: +1.920.751.4036 • www.tidiproducts.com
© Posey Products, LLC. All rights reserved.
Twice-As-Tough
Cuffs 2792, 2793, 2798, 2799
®
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
SMOOTH
NEOPRENE
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
THREADING
THROUGH
D-RINGS
2792
POSEY CONNECTED TWICE-AS-TOUGH CUFFS:
2792
Key Lock – Regular/blue
2793
Key Lock – Large/red
2798
Key Lock on Cuff and Strap – Regular/blue
2799
Key Lock on Cuff and Strap – Large/red
1074
Posey Universal Key
TO UNLOCK THE CUFFS: Insert the Posey
Key into the lock and turn counterclockwise.
Turning clockwise may cause jamming (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Universal Posey Keys fit all Posey locks.
PRECAUTIONS:
• A clinical assessment and decision are required when used with monitoring
lines or if patient has a wound or dislocated/fractured limb.
• Check the patient regularly to ensure that circulation is not impaired. Serious
injury may occur if the cuffs restricts circulation when the limb holder is applied.
• Before each use, check cuffs and straps for cracks, tears, and/or excessive wear
FUZZY
LOOP
or stretch, broken buckles or locks, and/or that hook-and-loop adheres securely
ROUGH
as these may allow patient to remove cuff. Discard if device is damaged or if
HOOK
unable to lock.
WARNING: Additional or different body or limb restraints may be needed
•
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If the patient pulls violently against the bed straps.
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To reduce the risk of the patient getting access to the line/wound/tube site.
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To prevent the patient from flailing or bucking up and down and causing
self-injury.
BED SAFETY:
Refer to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or other governing agencies
outside the USA, for the most recent Hospital Bed Safety Guidelines and the bed
manufacturer's instructions for use.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS ON OTHER SIDE.
MDSS GmbH
EC REP
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
Rx ONLY
2798
Fig. 5
TURN
Posey Keylock
TO
Counterclockwise
OPEN
TO OPEN
UK Responsible Person
Emergo Consulting (UK) Limited
c/o Cr360 – UL International
Compass House, Vision Park Histon
Cambridge CB249BZ
United Kingdom
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