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2. User Instructions
2.1 Intended Uses
The Opera Ultimate Profiling Mattress is a medical device that is intended to
be used with care beds in residential homes, nursing homes and the domestic
environment as a pressure redistribution mattress. The mattresses are intended
to be used by occupants* weighing up to 280kg/44st 1lb.
The mattress is designed to be used to prevent the development of pressure
ulcers in occupants in the very high risk** category, but it may also be used for
lower risk categories. The mattress can also be used as a mattress to sleep, rest
on and to receive care from.
The mattress can be used in conjunction with profiling care beds, including the
Opera
Classic Profiling Beds, the Signature Profiling Beds and the Solo Profiling
Bed collections. Before using the mattress with a care bed, confirm that the
mattress specifications meet the requirements of the care bed.
If the mattress used does not meet the care bed requirements, entrapment and
injury may occur. The mattress may also be used with mattress underlays and fall
prevention systems, always conduct a risk assessment when using the mattress
with other products. Using the mattress with the wrong bed may result in voiding
the warranty terms and conditions.
*The mattress may be used by adults, the elderly and children, subject to a clinicians guidance. The mattress is not
intended to be used by young children or as a cot mattress.
**Indication of use based upon interference pressure readings, this is not a prescriptive criteria. Always defer to a
clinicians judgement, and advice.
2.2 Non Intended Uses
A non-intended use is a use that deviates from the intended purpose and is not
outlined in the Instruction Manual.
Non-intended uses include, but are not limited to the following:
• Loading the mattress beyond the maximum user weight (280kg/44st 1lb).
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