DeRoyal BODY BELT W/ HOOK & LOOP CLOSURE User manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read all warnings and instructions
before use. Correct application is essential for
proper product function and to reduce the risk of
injury or re-injury inherent with the use of any
product. Use only on the person it was provided to by
a healthcare professional and only for the use it was
intended.
INTENDED USE
The DeRoyal®Body Belt with Hook & Loop Closure
is intended to be prescribed by a properly licensed
practitioner to provide a gentle reminder for patients
to stay in bed or wheelchair to help prevent falls or
getting up unassisted.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Do not use on a patient who is or may become
highly aggressive or agitated.
• Never use on a patient whose I.V. or wound site
could be compromised by the device.
WARNINGS
• Improper application or use of any restraint may
result in serious injury or death.
• Always secure straps to a portion of the bed that
moves with the patient. Do not secure straps to
bed or gurney side rails.
• Always keep straps out of patient’s reach.
• Inspect the fit of the product on the patient to
ensure fit is proper. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Check regularly to ensure breathing is not
compromised.
CAUTIONS
• A physician or properly licensed practitioner (a
“prescriber”) who is familiar with the use and
purpose of this product must fit it to the user.
The prescriber has a duty to provide wearing
instructions and risks related to the use of this
product to other healthcare practitioners treating
the users and the users themselves, including
duration of use. The instructions provided in this
sheet do not supersede hospital protocol or direct
orders of the prescriber.
• Inspect product for damaged or missing
components before use.
• Discontinue use and consult your prescriber if
the product or its components break, become
damaged,or cleaning is no longer sufficient.
• Belt should be worn over patient’s clothing.
Consult your prescriber immediately if you
experience sensation changes, unusual reactions,
swelling or increased pain while using this
product. Discontinue use if pressure injuries
develop.
• Take special care if the user is diabetic or
has poor circulation as these users may have
decreased skin sensitivity and are at greater
risk for poor peripheral circulation and pressure
injuries.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BED APPLICATION
1. Measure the circumference of the patient’s waist
to determine the appropriate size.
2. Place the belt on the center of the bed at the
patient’s waist line facing down.
3. Position the patient on his or her back on top of
the belt.
4. Feed the narrow side of the belt through the
open slot on the opposite side. Secure hook and
loop closure in front of patient. NOTE: Do not
over-tighten. Two fingers should fit between the
device and the patient.
5. Secure straps to the portion of the bed that
moves with the patient using quick release ties
or quick release buckles.
WHEELCHAIR APPLICATION
1. Place the belt around the patient’s waist and
feed the narrow side of the belt through the
open slot on the opposite side. Secure hook and
loop closure in front of patient. NOTE: Do not
over-tighten. Two fingers should fit between the
device and the patient.
2. Feed the straps between the wheelchair arm
rests and bring behind the wheelchair.
3. Cross straps behind the back of the wheelchair
to make an “X”.
4. Secure the straps to the wheelchair tilt bars
using quick release ties. Secure the straps out of
the patient’s reach.
QUICK RELEASE TIES
Wrap the strap(s) around the anchor once. Take the
loose end of the strap(s) and create a loop. Cross the
BODY BELT W/ HOOK & LOOP CLOSURE
SINGLE PATIENT USE
NON-STERILE
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
RX ONLY FEDERAL U.S.A. LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE
TO SALE OR USE BY OR ON THE ORDER
OF A PHYSICIAN OR PROPERLY LICENSED
PRACTITIONER.

loop over the other strap(s) that is wrapped around
the anchor and feed it through opening as if tying a
shoelace. Hold that loop and create another loop with
the loose strap(s) and feed it through the first loop.
Pull the final loop and the strap(s) attached to the
cuff in opposite directions to form a quick release tie.
QUICK RELEASE BUCKLE CLOSURE
Insert the male end into the female end of the
buckle. Pull excess strap to adjust.
SIZING
Adult 49”L x 5”W (125 x 13 cm)
Bariatric 68”L x 6 ½”W (173 x 17 cm)
CLEANING AND/OR MAINTENANCE
Hand wash with a mild detergent in lukewarm
water. Air dry prior to use. Inspect the product
after cleaning to ensure it is intact. If the product is
damaged or cleaning is insufficient, do not use it and
replace it with a new one.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CONDITIONS
KEEP DRY
KEEP AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT
WARRANTY
DEROYAL®PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED FOR
NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT
FROM DEROYAL AS TO PRODUCT QUALITY
AND WORKMANSHIP. DEROYAL’S WRITTEN
WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Part#0-1824 Revised 4/2019
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Manufacturer:
DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
200 DeBusk Lane
Powell, TN 37849 USA
888.938.7828 or [phone].7828
www.deroyal.com