Stryker 1115 - SPECIFIC HAZARDS AND LIMITATIONS

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Summary of Safety Precautions
WARNING (CONTINUED)
• The Prime X option is not recommended for use with a Stryker Pioneer mattress or a mattress with a thickness
greater than four inches and is not compatible for use with a C-Arm.
• To avoid the risk of injury to the patient or user or damage to the I.V. pole while transporting the stretcher, make
sure that the I.V. caddy is securely tightened on the I.V. pole.
• To avoid the risk of patient injury or equipment damage, do not sit on the foot support.
• Physical restraints, even if properly secured, may result in serious harm to patients and caregivers. The use of
restraint straps may potentially cause entanglement, entrapment, physical injury, and/or death. Caution must be
used in affixing restraint straps to avoid potential injury to both patients and caregivers.
• Restraint straps and/or devices must be attached only at the identified attachment points of the unit. Failure to do
so may result in patient or caregiver injury. Do not attach restraints straps to the siderail.
• This unit accommodates the use of ankle, chest, wrist, and body restraints. The use of restraint straps is regulated
by state and federal restrictions. Users, caregivers, and/or practitioners should refer to the applicable state and
federal restrictions and the appropriate facility protocols before using any restraint strap and/or device.
• If your unit is equipped with the optional electric lift/litter, unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
transporting or cleaning the unit. To unplug, grasp the mold near the outlet and pull the cord in a direction parallel
to the floor (not at an angle).
• This device does not offer any protection against X-Ray radiation.
• Do not steam clean the unit.
• Medical electrical equipment (such as the optional scale system or optional electric lift/litter) requires special
precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided on page 64 to prevent equipment malfunction.
• Portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment (such as the optional
scale system or optional electric lift/litter).
• To avoid malfunction, the optional scale system or optional electric lift/litter should not be used adjacent to or
stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the optional scale system or optional
electric lift/litter should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
• When using any mattress thicker than 2.5 inches or when using a mattress overlay with the Prime X option, extra
caution and operator supervision is recommended to reduce the risk of patient falls due to lesser siderail coverage.
CAUTION
• This stretcher is not intended for pediatric use or for patients under 50 lb. This stretcher is intended for use by
trained hospital personnel only.
• Do not modify this stretcher. Modifying the unit can cause unpredictable operation resulting in injury to the patient
or operator. Modifying the unit will also void its warranty.
• To avoid damage, remove any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height.
• Do not raise the unit (hydraulics on base) with a patient lift under the stretcher.
• To avoid injury or damage to the equipment, do not allow the siderail to lower on its own.
• The weight capacity of the gatch is 200 lb. Do not sit or stand on the gatch. Injury or damage to the equipment
could occur.
• To achieve recovery chair position, your stretcher must be equipped with the lift assist backrest and gatch options.
• The weight capacity of the base hood is 60 lb. Do not sit or stand on the base hood. Injury or damage to the
equipment could occur.
• Do not step on the base hood.
• Do not engage the steer pedal when the Big Wheel is resting on a threshold or other raised area. The force
required to engage the Big Wheel will be higher than normal, possibly causing damage.
• Do not use the cutout for the oxygen bottle holder on the base hood for the storage of oxygen bottles or patient
belongings.