General
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Intended purpose
Chilla is an assistive device intended for
compensation for a functional impairment due to
an injury or a disability. Chilla is designed for an
individual lacking the ability to maintain a seated
position or move around without the use of an
assistive device due to mobility impairments.
Indications
The target group for the device is based on
functional ability and not on a specific health
condition or age.
Application of the device
The user is the person sitting in the device. The
caregiver is the person operating the device.
The exposure will be limited (≤ 24 h). The user's
need for an assistive device for seating can be
short term (≤30 days) or long term (> 30 days).
The device will come into contact with intact
skin. Depending on the configuration and the
accessories used the contact will often be with the
skin of the upper extremities and lower extremities
of the user and caregiver.
The use of the device will be discontinued multiple
times during the day when the user will be lying
down, standing or sitting in another assistive
device or a conventional product.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.
Precautions
Never leave the user unattended in this device.
Ensure permanent supervision by a caregiver.
Special attention should be given to the
considerations about the configuration of the
device and the use of accessories for users with
limitation in their:
• sensory functions and the sensation of pain:
Consider extra checks of the pressure caused
by the support provided by the device and its
accessories.
• movement function (e.g. experience
involuntary movements): Consider using a
device with a dynamic backrest.
• ability to maintain a seated position: Use the
device with accessories (e.g. side supports,
vests, belts or arm supports and a tray).
• ability to maintain the position of their head:
Consider using accessories that provide
support to the positioning of the head.
Application areas
Chilla is intended for indoor and outdoor use,
in home environments or institutions but is not
intended for wet areas.
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Declaration of Conformity
This product conforms to the requirements of the
Medical Devices Regulation (2017/745).
The CE mark must be removed when:
• Rebuilding the product
• Using the product outside the intended
purpose and declaration of conformity
• Using other than original R82 spare parts and
fittings.
When combining the device with other products,
the combination must not change the intended
purpose of the products or modify the products in
such a way that compliance with the applicable
requirements may be affected. The person /
company responsible for the combination of
the products must ensure that the applicable
requirements are fulfilled.
Applicable requirements examples:
• Material safety (biocompatibility, flammability),
mechanical safety (stability, squeezing
hazards, inter connection), electrical safety
Disposal
When a product reaches the end of its lifetime,
it should be separated by material type so that
the parts can be recycled or disposed of properly.
If required, please contact your local dealer for
a precise description of each material. Please
contact your local authorities to be informed
of the options available for recycling in an
environmentally-friendly way.
Accessories and spare parts
The products from R82 can be supplied with
a variety of accessories which comply with the
needs of the individual user. Spare parts can be
ordered on request. Find the specific accessories
on our website or contact your local dealer for
further information.
R82 Warranty
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Presales information and
instructions
Presales information and instructions are
available at www.etac.com, under your product, in
the documents section.
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