Anetic Aid QA3 - Introduction 1. Introduction; Warnings & Cautions; Intended Use & Contraindications; Equipment Classification

Introduction
Document No. 992012. Issue 16 – 12.01.21
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1. Introduction
These instructions are intended to assist you with the operation of the QA3 Patient
Trolley series; it is important that they are read thoroughly before using the equipment.
The device will be adversely affected and its life expectancy reduced if the following
instructions are not observed. The QA3 Patient Trolley series and product variants are;
Code 21110 – v4.0 QA3 Patient Trolley
Code 21112 – v4.0 QA3 DRIVE Patient Trolley
Code 21114 – v4.0 QA3 DRIVE Powered Patient Trolley
Code 21116 – v4.0 QA3 Powered Patient Trolley
Code 21120 – v4.0 QA3 Emergency Trolley
Code 21122 – v4.0 QA3 DRIVE Emergency Trolley
Code 21124 – v4.0 QA3 DRIVE Powered Emergency Trolley
Code 21126 – v4.0 QA3 Powered Emergency Trolley
It is also important to check the trolley before use to ensure there is no loss or change in
performance; ensure that all trolley functions operate to their full range of movement
and that all components disengage, re-engage and lock correctly. We recommend that
the trolley is visually inspected for any loose or damaged parts, foreign bodies caught in
the castors, and hydraulic fluid leakage.
NOTE:
If the trolley is damaged or faulty it must be taken out of use with immediate
effect and the fault reported to Anetic Aid, your authorised dealer or
maintenance department. The trolley must not be used until the damage or
fault has been repaired.
1.1. Warnings & Cautions
Various warnings and cautions are made throughout these operating instructions.
A WARNING is given when the personal safety of the patient or user may be
affected and when disregarding this information could result in injury.
A CAUTION is given when special instructions must be followed. Disregarding
this information could result in permanent damage being caused to the trolley.
1.2. Intended Use & Contraindications
The device’s intended use is as a method of transporting a patient to and from and in a
theatre, clinical or emergency medical department environment, being used for
examination, intubation, radiography and recovery of a patient following anaesthesia.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
 The trolley is not compatible with hospital bed/trolley washers.
 The trolley must not be used near magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, or
any machines generating a large magnetic field.
 Do not use the trolley for transporting patients in a moving vehicle.
 The trolley should not be used outside; it may be damaged by pushing it across rough
or uneven ground.
1.3. Equipment Classification
The equipment referenced in this document is CE marked and has been classified as a
Class 1 Medical Device under the scope of both the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
and the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
1.4. Serial Number Label
The serial number label is located on the base cover moulding; see Fig.2.