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Pendix C: Important Safety And Usage Notes For Nursing
Home Beds
Intended Use And Purpose Of Nursing Home Beds
A nursing home bed may only be operated and used in accordance with its intended purpose,
in compliance with the regulations of the Law on Medical Products (MPG), the accompanying
orders, the generally recognised rules of technology and the regulations on work safety and
accident prevention. A nursing home bed may not be operated in a defective condition in which
the bed could be a hazard to patients, nursing staff or third parties.
The conditions of the respective instructions for use of the product shall apply:
The following points must be observed:
The nursing home beds of Wissner-Bosserhoff GmbH are intended exclusively for the
occupancy of persons from the age of 12 and above. This must be ensured, since persons with
a body size or weight deviating from the normal average are exposed to an increased risk under
certain circumstances. As the recommended standard range, persons in a range from a woman
of 146 cm in height to a man of 185 cm in height (with a non-critical state of health and capable
of acting independently at least to a certain extent) can occupy the bed without additional risks
or restrictions in performance (in accordance with Standard EN 60601-2-38:1996 + A1:2000).
Beyond this range, additional accessories must be used if necessary, or use is not possible. Bed
extensions (accessories) should be used for larger persons, and it is essential that additional
protective measures such as side rail protection covers (accessories) are used for emaciated
persons. Individual application cases that deviate from this must be co-ordinated with Wissner-
Bosserhoff GmbH.
In general the professional judgment of the nursing person responsible (medical supervision)
is necessary to guarantee safe use of the nursing home beds. The physical, psychological and
medical needs and conditions of patients must be observed. Accordingly the bed functions must
be individually released or locked for each patient/resident. This applies particularly to products
with special tilting options for the patient surface, and when using side guards.
The maximum working load of the nursing home bed is 225 kg. Higher loads are possible
and must be taken from the instructions for use for the respective product! The bed may not be
used for patients with a weight of more than 175 kg. The safe working load of 225 kg includes
the patient weight, the mattress and the accessories located on the bed (lifting pole, linen etc.)!
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