APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT SAFETY AND USAGE NOTES FOR NURSING HOME BEDS
INTENDED USE AND PURPOSE OF NURSING HOME BEDS
A nursing home bed may only be operated and used in accordance with its inten-
ded purpose, in compliance with the regulations of the Law on Medical Products
(MPG), the accompanying orders, the generally recognised rules of technology
and the regulations on work safety and accident prevention. A nursing home bed
may not be operated in a defective condition in which the bed could be a hazard
to patients, nursing staff or third parties.
The conditions of the respective instructions for use of the product shall apply:
The following points must be observed:
the occupancy of persons from the age of 12 and above. This must be ensured,
since persons with a body size or weight deviating from the normal average are
exposed to an increased risk under certain circumstances. As the recommended
standard range, persons in a range from a woman of 146 cm in height to a man
of 185 cm in height (with a non-critical state of health and capable of acting
independently at least to a certain extent) can occupy the bed without additional
risks or restrictions in performance (in accordance with Standard IEC 60601-2-52).
Beyond this range, additional accessories must be used if necessary, or use is
not possible. Bed extensions (accessories) should be used for larger persons,
and it is essential that additional protective measures such as side rail protec-
tion covers (accessories) are used for emaciated persons. Individual application
cases that deviate from this must be co-ordinated with Wissner-Bosserhoff GmbH.
supervision) is necessary to guarantee safe use of the nursing home beds. The
physical, psychological and medical needs and conditions of patients must be
observed. Accordingly the bed functions must be individually released or locked
for each patient/resident. This applies particularly to products with special tilting
options for the patient surface, and when using side guards.
The maximum working load of the nursing home bed is 225 kg. Higher loads
are possible and must be taken from the instructions for use for the respective
product! The bed may not be used for patients with a weight of more than 155 kg.
The safe working load of 225 kg includes the patient weight, the mattress and
the accessories located on the bed (lifting pole, linen etc.)!
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