Akces-Med PARAPION Guide
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STANDING FRAME
PARAPION
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USER MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
CAUTION! Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper
usage of the device only when the product was purchased
from qualified Akces-Med employee or at specialized
medical store.
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Akces-Med Sp. z o.o. Company introduced quality management system
ISO 13485 regarding production, sales and service.
The system is certified by Det Norske Veritas..
13485
QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Medical product first class according to the Regulation 93/42/EWG
of European Parliament and Council regarding medical products.
For this product the producer issued relevant declaration of conformity.
Producer's identification number in the Registration Department of Healing Products,
Medical Products and Biocide Products:
PL/CA01 04088/W
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Purpose of the instruction ...................................................................... 3
2. Recommendation of the usage the verticalizer PARAPION .............. 3
3. General characteristics of dynamic verticalizer PARAPION............ 4
4. Technical specification of verticalizer PARAPION ............................. 4
5. Standard accessories of each verticalizer PARAPION ....................... 5
6. Assembly of verticalizer PARAPION ................................................... 6
7. Preparation to use ń safety measures ................................................... 7
8. Patient's preparation .............................................................................. 9
9. Basic rules of adjustment verticalizer by a user .................................. 9
10. Maintenance and cleaning of verticalizer PARAPION ................... 12
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The static verticalizer PARAPION was designed to help in rehabilitation
of people with paresis of lower limbs as well as trunk and to enable
standing in upright position. We did our best to give you the product
which is functional, ergonomic and safe. The advantages of our
verticalizer are: light and stable base, easy regulation of hip-clamping
ring and chest-clamping ring etc.
Please read this instruction manual carefully. You will find information
about our product and will learn how to use it safely and efficiently.
If you have any questions or comments please contact our Medical
Adviser at (tel. +48 508 382 502) or directly AKCES - MED Ltd. at (tel.
+48 017 85 00 978).
We thank you for purchasing our product.
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1. Purpose of the instruction
This instruction contains all basic information needed to use verticalizer
PARAPION properly, preparation before using the device, rules of
patient's preparation, ways of maintenance and cleaning and the
conditions of guarantee. It should be kept in a readily available place.
The instruction is dedicated to disabled persons who use static
verticalizer PARAPION and persons who directly take care of the
disabled as well as to doctors and physiotherapists.
Before taking any action with the device, you must read the content of this
instruction and make sure that all the information, recommendations and
warnings contained in it are fully comprehensible.
2. Recommendation of the usage the verticalizer PARAPION
Clinical trials which were conducted on static and dynamic verticalizers
confirmed the recommendations of use of these devices in treatment and
preventive treatment of many various illnesses, particularly in :
-improvement of action of cardiovascular system,
- preventive treatment and treatment of venous stagnations,
- improvement of lungs ventilation and preventive treatment of
pneumonia,
- preventive treatment of pulmonary artery embolias,
- preventive treatment and treatment of osteoporosis,
- preventive treatment and treatment of urinary system stagnations,
- improvement of peristalsis of intestines,
- help in re-education of neurogenic vesicle,
- improvement of psychic condition,
- preventive treatment of amyotrophy,
- preventive treatment and treatment of contractures, improvement of
joints movability.
The decision to define the form of rehabilitation, including use of
verticalizer must always be made by a leading doctor.
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3. General characteristic of static verticalizer PARAPION
Static verticalizer PARAPION is intend for passive rehabilitation of
disabled people with paresis of lower limbs.
The device permits disabled person to stand independently and safely
(although under supervision) or with others' help and do simple activities
of everyday life in straight erect position.
Thanks to its simplicity verticalizer PARAPION is unusually valuable
device during rehabilitation of the disabled at home, in hospital or
rehabilitation centers' conditions. The proper use of it may contribute to a
considerable improvement of the quality of disabled persons' life.
4. Technical specification of verticalizer PARAPION
The device is available in three sizes:
PARAPION
1 2
width of base/length of base(cm)
internal width of armpit and hip clamping-ring
55/75
25 cm
65-90 cm
30 kg
45-65 cm
50-65 cm
55/80 66/90
35 cm 40 cm
86-121 cm 109-149 cm
55 kg 95 kg
70-95 cm 87-112 cm
75-90 cm 90-110
or 100-120 cm
90-110
or 100-120 cm
distance between the base and armpit clamping-ring
distance between the base and hip clamping-ring
maximum weight
A/B
C
D
E
F
50-65 cm 75-90 cm
hip measurement
chest measurement
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D
B
G
C
C
E
F
A
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2
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5. General characteristics of PARAPION STANDING FRAME
5.1. Standard equipment
1. Frame with rotating wheels
equipped with brakes
2. Hip clamping-ring with belt
3. C
4. Knee stabilizer with pelot-pads
5. Table
hest clamping-ring with belt
2
3
1
4
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5.2. Additional equipment
1
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5 6 7
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6. Assembly of verticalizer PARAPION
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7. Preparation to use ń safety measures
Verticalizer PARAPION will correctly fulfill its function if it is adjusted to
growth and weight of patient's body. Therefore during the purchase you should
pay attention to the parameters given on page 4. Regulation and adjustment
should be always carried out by authorized service agent - therapist. The main
principle of adjustment the device to the patient is maximum feeling of safety.
Safety measures:
1. Verticalizer PARAPION should be used according to the recommendations
placed in this instruction.
2. Before use:
- make sure that all units are in working order and correctly installed and the
device does not show any signs of cracks or deformations,
- check that the screws, nuts or other screwed connections are not slacken,
- check the brakes and wheels functioning,
- make sure that the movable units are stable and blocked.
3. The device should not be pulled on, jerked or turned over especially if the
patient stands in it.
4. The verticalizer PARAPION should not be used unless a trained member of a
family or someone entitled to take care of disabled child is around.
5. It should never be used on unstable ground, stairs or steep slopes and also
should not be left on sloping surfaces.
6. The device cannot be used if is damaged or any of its part is missing.
7. Although the device and the upholstery are made of fire-resistant materials,
please pay your attention when approaching to sources of fire or sources of
high temperature during exercises.
8. It is absolutely forbidden to use the device by a patient who is influenced by
alcohol, intoxicants, drugs and other substances which can have a negative
influence on patient's sense of balance or consciousness.
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