Anetic Aid QA4 21359 User manual

Document No. 992053. Issue 1 –22.05.23

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1. Introduction
These instructions are intended to assist you with the use and maintenance of the split
leg positioner accessory. It is important that these instructions are read thoroughly
before using the equipment. The device will be adversely affected, and its life
expectancy reduced, if the following instructions are not observed.
We also recommend that the user familiarise themselves with the QA4 Powered Mobile
Surgery System instructions for use, document no. 992010.
NOTE:
If any part of the split leg positioners are damaged or faulty, the device must
be taken out of use with immediate effect and the fault reported to Anetic
Aid, your authorised dealer or maintenance department. The split leg
positioners must not be used until the damage or fault has been repaired.
1.1. Warnings & Cautions
Various warnings and cautions are made throughout these operating instructions.
A WARNING is given when the personal safety of the patient or user may be
affected and when disregarding this information could result in injury.
A CAUTION is given when special instructions must be followed. Disregarding
this information could result in permanent damage being caused to the device.
1.2. Intended Use & Contraindications
The split leg positioner accessory is intended for use within a theatre environment to
aid with the positioning and abducting of patients legs during operative procedures.
1.3. Equipment Classification
The equipment referenced in this document has been classified as a Class 1 Medical
Device, and is both CE and UKCA marked under the scope of the Medical Devices
Regulation 2017/745 and the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002.
1.4. Putting the Split Leg Positioner into Service
It is important that the split leg positioner sections are cleaned and disinfected before
being put into service. Use this manual to check all the functions and refer to the
‘Cleaning and Disinfecting’ instructions.

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2. Product Specifications
Key to Fig. 1
1.
Mounting blade
2.
Twist-to-release handle
3.
Side bar for accessory mounting
Dimensions:
Product size, per section
L1000mm x W420mm
Mattress area, per section
L650mm x W350mm
Product weight, per section
7.5kg
Abduction angle, per section
25° out from stretcher mid-line
Adduction angle, per section
10° in from stretcher mid-line
Elevation angle, per section
30° up from horizontal
Articulation angle, per section
50° down from horizontal
Weight Limits:
Maximum patient weight limit
160kg (353lbs)
Safe working load
180kg (397lbs)
WARNING: Exceeding the maximum specified patient weight limit could result
in failure of the split leg positioner and injury to the user.
Side Bar Clamp Accessory:
The split leg positioner should be used in conjunction with the following Anetic Aid
side bar clamp: Item No. 10250, Clamp - Universal (Socket & Rail) - Handwheel - for UK
& EU Side Bar.

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3. Setting Up and Using the Split Leg Positioner
As illustrated in fig. 3, the split legs must be abducted prior to attaching to the
stretcher; this ensures they sit outside of the patients’ legs on the leg section. Each split
leg is adjusted using the twist-to-release adjustment handle (fig. 1, item 2).
As shown in fig. 2, insert the mounting blade (A) of the split leg into the side bar clamp
(B); see fig. 1 for details of the clamp required. Note; ensure the leg section release
buttons are accessible (C).
WARNING: Ensure the side bar clamps are firmly tightened to prevent any
movement of the leg section positioners during use.
When the splits legs are securely affixed, lift the patients legs off the leg section, and
onto each split leg. Next, depress the leg section release buttons (C), and remove the
stretcher leg section (D); the split legs can now be positioned as required.
Following the procedure, the split legs should be abducted to allow the leg section to
be refitted; align the spigots of the leg section into the mating female sockets on the
stretcher and push home firmly until the leg section is fully engaged.
WARNING: Ensure that the leg section is fully engaged and securely locked in
position.