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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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
UK
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

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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 [phone]
UK
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