Aidapt VP159AA User manual

User Manual

Height Adjustable Quad Cane - VP159AA

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 height adjustable walking aid with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a

person with limited mobility to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The mulple

base provides increased stability while walking.

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

The maximum user weight for your VP155AA Quad Cane is 127KG (20 Stone)

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 condi-

on of the sck, ferrules and handle and ensuring that the height adjustment pin is secure . Should damage

be seen or suspected the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact you equipment provider.

Height Adjustment

1. Remove the E-clip from the walking sck and pull the top of the walking sck to extend to the desired

height ensuring you do not exceed the last punched hole of the extension leg. (see g. 1)

2. Re-install the E-clip ensuring that it has passed securely through both the top secon and base secon

of the walking sck and is ng neatly and snugly around the walking sck. (see g. 2)

WARNING Prior to use always ensure that the e-clip has been fully secured within the selected hole

posion and applying downward pressure on the handle of the walking sck to ensure it 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.

Walking sck

(top secon)

E-clip

Walking sck

(base secon)

Punched

holes

Walking sck

(top secon)

E-clip passed through

punched holes in walking

sck top and base secons

Walking sck

(base secon)

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 the E-clip for signs of wear or damage

• Check handle for wear

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

and securely hold E-clip in place

• 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 bIssue Date Jul 2023

Declaration of Conformity – Multiple-base walking stick

Page

1of 1

Author Authorisation

M Adamou

M Benyon

Declaration of Conformity UDI: 2203/31116b

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: Multiple Base Walking Stick

GMDN: 31116 Multiple-base walking stick

Basic UDI-DI: 5021196MBWSWT

Product\Catalogue Code

Description

UDI-DI

VP159AA

Small base quad walking stick, height adjustable

5021196748106

Intended Purpose:

A walking aid made of wood or metal with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability

to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The multiple base provides increased stability 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 11334-4:1999 Walking aids manipulated by one arm – requirements and test methods. Part 4 walking sticks with

three or more legs

•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 July 2023

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

Mr Mark Benyon

Designation: Managing Director

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd

Issue aIssue Date Jul 2023

Declaration of Conformity EU– Multi-base walking stick

Page

1of 1

Author Authorisation

M Adamou

M Benyon

Declaration of Conformity UDI: EU-2203/31116a

We,

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

SRN: 2203

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: Multiple Base Walking Stick

GMDN: 31116 Multiple-base walking stick

Basic UDI-DI: 5021196MBWSWT

Product\Catalogue Code

Description

UDI-DI

VP159AA

Small base quad walking stick, height adjustable

5021196748106

Intended Purpose:

A walking aid made of wood or metal with a quadripod base and a handgrip or curved handle, used to support a person with disability

to maintain their balance and support their weight while walking. The multiple base provides increased stability 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 11334-4:1999 Walking aids manipulated by one arm – requirements and test methods. Part 4 walking sticks with

three or more legs

•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 July 2023

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

Mr Mark Benyon

Designation: Managing Director

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