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Introduction
The person referred to as "the user" is the person who is standing on the product. "The carer" is the
person who manoeuvres the product.
Intended purpose
The sit-to-stand aid is an assistive device intended
for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional
impairment due to an injury or disability. The de-
vice is designed for an individual lacking the ability
to stand up and transfer themselves over shorter
distances to another sitting position to/from a bed,
a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to re-
duced mobility or physical strength.
Intended user
The device can be used for children, adults and
elderly people with a need for support to stand up
and be transferred over shorter distances between
sitting positions.
Intended environment
For indoor use on horizontal surfaces in acute
care, long-term care and home care.
Safety information
The safety of both user and carer must never be jeopardized – if you suspect that the device has a mal-
function you must put it in quarantine marked "out of order" and call your local distributor/representative.
Safety signs, safety measures and warnings symbols are given in the context relevant for the actual
handling and/or operating situation – it is mandatory the given instruction is followed to avoid
dangerous/hazardous situations.
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this device must never be covered or removed and
must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the device. Immediately
replace or repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols, and instructions. Contact your distributor/
representative for instructions.
Patient transfer
Transfer of a user will always pose a certain risk.
Therefore, a risk assessment must always be car-
ried out before the transfer is performed.
Warnings:
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Never use the device for transportation of
goods.
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Never use the device for self-transportation.
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Always transfer the user in a calm and sta-
ble speed.
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Never leave a user unattended in the device.
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The device is not intended to be used for
prolonged periods of time.
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Never use the device in the shower.
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Never use the device for gait training.
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Indications
For users who are in need of support to stand up
and be transferred over shorter distances between
sitting positions; e.g. people suffering from pain,
reduced range of motion in their joints, stiffness
and muscle weakness. Not an exhaustive list.
The user group for the device is based on individu-
al health and mobility function and not on a specif-
ic diagnosis or age.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.
Precautions
The user should be able to follow instructions, grip
and pull up their own body weight, maintain a good
core stability and load at least one leg.
Training requirements
Only carers who have read and understood the
user manual are allowed to use the device.
Risk assessment
Do a risk assessment of the device, the individual
user and the transfer situation, and document your
analysis. You as the carer are responsible for the
safety of the user.
Plan the transfer in advance to ensure that it is
performed as safe and smooth as possible.
Remember to work ergonomically according to lo-
cal recommendations.
The carer has to be able to handle the
weight of the user.
To avoid serious injury, the user shall avoid
extended reaching or leaning movements.
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