Decommissioning and Disposal Instructions
Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13) 43
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Customers should adhere to all federal, state, regional, and/or local laws and regulations as it pertains to
the safe disposal of medical devices and accessories. If in doubt, the user of the device shall first contact
Hill-Rom Technical Support for guidance on safe disposal protocols.
• In order to ensure the safe handling and disposal of this product, follow all relevant warnings
provided in the service manual regarding possible causes of injury when decommissioning a bed.
• Always ensure that the bed is unplugged before decommissioning.
• The bed and its accessories should be cleaned and disinfected, as described in the instructions for
use, before any other decommissioning activities.
• If the decommissioned bed or accessory is still fit for use, Hill-Rom recommends donating the
decommissioned bed and accessories to a charitable organization so that they can be reused.
• If the decommissioned bed or accessory is not fit for use, Hill-Rom recommends dismantling the
bed in accordance with the instructions provided in the service manual. Hill-Rom recommends that
all oil and hydraulic fluids are removed from the product before recycling or disposal, if applicable.
• Always check and comply with all local and national regulations and facility protocols when
decommissioning a product.
EXPECTED LIFE
The expected life of the Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed is 8 years of normal use provided that recommended
preventive maintenance is performed. However, certain components have a shorter life cycle and will
need to be replaced in order for the bed to meet its expected life. They are listed below:
• Bed batteries have a minimum 2 years life expectancy.
• Mattresses have a 5 year life expectancy.
Batteries should be recycled. Never dispose of batteries which contain substances
that can be dangerous for the environment and health.
Other components, such as electronic components, plastics and metals, are
recyclable in many local jurisdictions. Hill-Rom recommends recycling all
components that can be recycled locally.
Components which cannot be recycled can be disposed of via standard waste
disposal procedures.
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