Aidapt VP155B User manual

User Manual

Walking Sticks (non-folding)

VP155B

VP155D

VP155FB

VP155K

VP155BM

VP155DM

VP158S VP158M VP158L

VP158ELS VP158ELM VP158ELL

VP158ERS VP158ERM VP158ERL

Walking Sticks

This user manual contains essential information in relation to safe use and should be

retained with the walking stick for reference

Aidapt Bathrooms Limited

Lancots Lane

Sutton Oak

St Helens

Merseyside WA9 3EX UK

Introducon

Thank you for purchasing this Aidapt Walking Sck. This user manual has been created to ensure that you

are in possession of the knowledge to safely use and maintain your walking sck.

This manual contains essenal safety informaon, it must be thoroughly read and understood

prior to use. The manual should be retained with the walking sck and made available to all

users.

This manual contains various Warnings, Cauons and Notes. These should be regarded as follows;

WARNINGS

Warnings used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in physical injury to

yourself or others.

CAUTIONS

Cauons used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in damage to the device.

Please ensure that you fully understand the contents of this manual prior to use of the equipment. Should

you be unsure of any point, please to contact us for claricaon on 01744 745020 or at [email protected].

Intended Use

A walking aid with one leg and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person to maintain their bal-

ance and support their weight while walking. These walking scks are height adjustable and can fold for easy

storage/transportaon.

Manufacturer Informaon

This walking sck has been supplied by:

Aidapt Bathrooms Limited

Lancots Lane

Suon Oak

St Helens

Merseyside WA9 3EX UK

0044 (0)1744 745020

[email protected]

www.aidapt.co.uk

European Authorised Representave

This walking sck has been placed on the EU market by:

Aidapt BV

Algolweg 22

3821BH Amersfoot

Netherlands

Compliance Marking

Your walking sck has been designed and tested in compliance with the

requirements of Standard BS EN 1985, the EU Medical Device Regulaons

2017/745 and the UK Medical Devices Regulaons. The device carries

UKCA and CE marks to demonstrate compliance with the relevant Regulaons.

Device Life Expectancy

We expect a life expectancy of 2 years for this product, provided that:

• It is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document.

• All service and maintenance requirements are met.

The esmated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained.

The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.

The life expectancy for this product does not constute an addional warranty.

Safety Consideraons

Please ensure that you read and fully understand all of the below safety consideraons prior to

use of the walking sck.

Safety Warnings

WARNING

SWL The safe working load (SWL) is the maximum user weight. Exceeding the listed weight capacity could

put the user at risk. The maximum safe working load is clearly idened on each walking sck. This must

not be exceeded, if you are over the specied weight capacity please contact the product specier or your

Occupaonal Therapist and do NOT use the walking sck

120KG (18.9 Stone) Weight Limit

VP155B Ergonomic handled walking sck (Le hand)

VP155D Ergonomic handled walking sck (Right hand)

VP155FB Walking cane with strap

VP155K Walking sck wood eect handle

VP155BM Ergonomic palm handled walking sck (Le hand)

VP155DM Ergonomic palm handled walking sck (Right hand)

127KG (20 Stone) Weight Limit

VP158S VP158M VP158L Aluminium walking sck (small/medium/large)

VP158ELS VP158ELM VP158ELL Aluminium ergonomic walking sck, Le hand (small/medium/large)

VP158ERS VP158ERM VP158ERL Aluminium ergonomic walking sck, Right hand (small/medium/large)

WARNING Height Adjustment The walking sck features height adjustment which must be set to

suit the user prior to rst use. Refer to page 4 for details.

CAUTION Avoid using knives or other sharp instruments to remove packaging, as this may cause

damage to the product.

WARNING Check the walking sck for signs of visual damage. If damage is seen or a fault is suspect-

ed, the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact your supplier for support.

Use of the Walking Sck

Please ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood all of the instrucons and safety

consideraons in this User Manual.

Pre-use Checks

Prior to each use it is essenal that the walking sck is visually checked for damage. This includes the con-

dion of the sck, ferrules and handle and ensuring that the height adjustment pin and collar are secure .

Should damage be seen or suspected the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact you equip-

ment provider.

Height Adjustment

1. Locate and loosen the locking collar by turning it clockwise

2. Grip the sck with one hand whilst pushing the metal locking pin down

with the other hand so that the locking pin retracts fully into the sha.

3. Select the required height by adjusng the top secon of the sha in

an upwards or downwards moon and release the locking pin into the

required hole posion.

4. Once adjusted to the necessary height, secure the ghtening nut by

turning it an-clockwise unl secure.

WARNING Prior to use always ensure that the locking pin fully

protrudes from the selected hole posion and by applying downward

pressure on the handle of the walking sck has been assembled correctly.

WARNING If there is any doubt as to the correct height for the user, a competent healthcare

professional should be consulted.

Locking pin

Locking

collar

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance & Re-issue

In addion to pre-use checks detailed, in order to ensure that your walking sck remains safe and reliable, a

care and maintenance schedule should be established.

Maintenance Schedule

Weekly Periodically and at Re-issue

• Check walking sck for bent or damaged tube

and cracks on tube

• Check handle for wear

• Ensure that height adjustment holes show no sign of elongaon

and securely hold pin in place

• Ensure that locking collar is fully funconing

• Check ferrules (rubber ps) for wear or damage

WARNING The walking sck should be removed from use immediately should signs of wear or

damage be idened.

Cleaning & Disinfecon

All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However, it is very important that

you only clean your walking sck using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent and a so cloth. Avoid using

limescale remover; abrasive cleaners (e.g CIF) and abrasive cleaning pads, all of which may seriously damage

the walking sck.

Important Informaon

The informaon given in this instrucon booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any

contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or its sub-

sidiaries and no warranty or representaon concerning the informaon is given.

Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the user

you must accept liability for safety when using the product.

Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer (detailed

below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.

Copyright (c) Aidapt Bathrooms Limited. The design of the product shown in this manual is vested in Aidapt Bathrooms Limited and should not be copied or reproduced in any way whatsoever without the express permission

in wring by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited.

Published by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited Issue 1.0

July 2023

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd

Issue aIssue Date Oct 2022

Declaration of Conformity – Single-base walking stick

Page

1of 1

Author Authorisation

M Adamou

M Benyon

Declaration of Conformity UDI: 2203/31112

We,

Product Manufacturer: Aidapt Bathrooms Limited

SRN: 2203

Address: Lancots Lane

Sutton

St Helens

WA9 3EX

declare under our sole responsibility that the device;

Device Name: Single Base Walking Stick

GMDN: 31112 Single-base walking stick

Basic UDI-DI: 5021196SBWSY5

Product\Catalogue Code

Description

UDI-DI

VP155B

Ergonomic walking stick (height adjustable) LH

5021196634638

VP155D

Ergonomic walking stick (height adjustable) RH

5021196634645

VP155BM

Height adjustable palm grip ergonomic walking stick LH

5021196774310

VP155DM

Height adjustable palm grip ergonomic walking stick RH

5021196774303

VP155K

Height adjustable walking stick, wood handle

5021196634676

VP156

Height adjustable, folding ergonomic walking stick RH

5021196610502

VP158S

Aluminium walking stick (small)

5021196751236

VP158M

Aluminium walking stick (medium)

5021196751243

VP158L

Aluminium walking stick (large)

5021196751250

VP158ERS

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (small)

5021196751274

VP158ERM

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (Medium)

5021196751298

VP158ERL

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (large)

5021196751311

VP158ELS

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (small)

5021196751267

VP158ELM

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (Medium)

5021196751281

VP158ELL

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (large)

5021196751304

Intended Purpose:

A walking aid made of wood or metal with one leg and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability to maintain their balance

and support their weight while walking. Includes fixed or adjustable length models, and may be collapsible or non-collapsible.

Object:

to which this declaration relates is classified as risk Class 1, according to the rules set out in Annex VIII, is in conformity with

the following relevant legislation;

•Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices (EU MDD)

•UK MDR 2002

and that the device carries the UKCA Mark as required under UK law.

We confirm that the listed devices are in conformity with the following standards;

•BS EN ISO 1985:1999 Walking aids. General requirements and test methods

•BS EN ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices

Place and date of issue: Lancots Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3EX UK October 2022

Signed by, for and on behalf of Aidapt Bathrooms Limited:

Mr Mark Benyon

Designation: Managing Director

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd

Issue aIssue Date June 2023

Declaration of Conformity – Single-base walking stick

Page

1of 1

Author Authorisation

M Adamou

M Benyon

Declaration of Conformity UDI: EU-31112

We,

Product Manufacturer: Aidapt Bathrooms Limited Authorised Representative (EU): Aidapt B.V

Address: Lancots Lane Address: Algolweg 22

Sutton 3821BH Amersfoot

St Helens Netherlands

WA9 3EX +31-33 2779210

declare under our sole responsibility that the device;

Device Name: Single Base Walking Stick

GMDN: 31112 Single-base walking stick

Basic UDI-DI: 5021196SBWSY5

Product\Catalogue Code

Description

UDI-DI

VP155B

Ergonomic walking stick (height adjustable) LH

5021196634638

VP155D

Ergonomic walking stick (height adjustable) RH

5021196634645

VP155BM

Height adjustable palm grip ergonomic walking stick LH

5021196774310

VP155DM

Height adjustable palm grip ergonomic walking stick RH

5021196774303

VP155K

Height adjustable walking stick, wood handle

5021196634676

VP156

Height adjustable, folding ergonomic walking stick RH

5021196610502

VP158S

Aluminium walking stick (small)

5021196751236

VP158M

Aluminium walking stick (medium)

5021196751243

VP158L

Aluminium walking stick (large)

5021196751250

VP158ERS

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (small)

5021196751274

VP158ERM

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (Medium)

5021196751298

VP158ERL

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick RH (large)

5021196751311

VP158ELS

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (small)

5021196751267

VP158ELM

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (Medium)

5021196751281

VP158ELL

Ergonomic aluminium walking stick LH (large)

5021196751304

Intended Purpose:

A walking aid made of wood or metal with one leg and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability to maintain their balance

and support their weight while walking. Includes fixed or adjustable length models, and may be collapsible or non-collapsible.

Object:

to which this declaration relates is classified as risk Class 1, according to the rules set out in Annex VIII,

is in conformity with the following relevant EU harmonisation legislation;

•Regulation (EU) 2017/745 relating to medical devices

and carry the required CE mark.

We confirm that the listed devices are in conformity with the following standards;

•BS EN ISO 1985:1999 Walking aids. General requirements and test methods

•BS EN ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices

Place and date of issue: Lancots Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3EX UK June 2023

Signed by, for and on behalf of Aidapt Bathrooms Limited:

Mr Mark Benyon

Designation: Managing Director

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