Medifa 5000 - Intended Use and Users; Intended User Groups

12 User manual for medifa 5000 operating table Version 2.1
The described products are exclusively intended for human medical purposes!
The medifa 5000 operating table is intended for the following uses in combination with other medifa accesso-
ries:
• Positioning of patients from induction of anaesthesia through operation till the discharge of anaesthesia.
• Patient transport on the medifa 5000 from a transfer facility to the operating room or from the operating
room to the transfer facility (in compliance with the conditions for patient transport).
• Positioning the patient for X-rays.
The patient is positioned on the medifa 5000 according to general practice and doctrine. The medifa 5000 must
be covered with sterile material before use.
The transport of objects, devices or materials on the medifa 5000 is prohibited. The operating table may only
be used / operated by trained medical and nursing staff in a responsible and controlled manner. The training of
operating and nursing personnel shall be carried out by the manufacturer or by other persons authorised by the
manufacturer.
This user manual must be followed for the intended use of the medifa 5000.
Any other use of medifa 5000 shall be deemed to be not in compliance with the intended purpose. The supplier/
manufacturer shall not be liable for personal injury or damage to property as a result of improper operation or
use.
Only accessories from the Accessories list chapter are intended for use with the operating table.
All accessories not listed may not be used for safety reasons.
Intended use
6. Intended use
6.1 Intended users
This manual describes tasks and duties for several user target groups.
We classify two user groups under healthcare professionals: Physicians, such as surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons,
and anaesthesiologists, as well as surgical assistants and nurses. The third user group consists of cleaning staff
and technicians.
All target groups must be instructed by the operator according to their field of activity, their education and
professional experience on the device in order to operate the device as intended. For technicians, only secondary
information may be included, as there is a separate instruction that specifically addresses this target group.