DeVilbiss Healthcare Drive 1045FP-30 User manual

Forearm Platform Crutches
Instruction Manual

Introduction
WARNING: To minimise the risk of injury from improper
and unsafe use of these crutches, read these instructions
and safety precautions before using.
Users with visual, reading or cognitive disabilities should seek advice
from a professional care provider for an appropriate format. If this
is not viable, users should contact their provider or Drive DeVilbiss
Healthcare Ltd.
Intended Purpose:
A walking aid to assist those who have reduced mobility.
Safety Precautions:
• Consult a healthcare professional before using any assisted mobility
device.
• Not intended for use on ice or other slippery surfaces as it has the
potential to slip.
• Ensure the push buttons have securely locked the crutch sections
in position.
• If the handle or tip becomes loose, or if the crutches become
damaged, stop using the crutches immediately.
Intended Users
Any mobility restricted user who is up to 136kg in weight.
Indications
To assist a user who has a mobility based injury, physical disability or
medical condition.
Contra-Indications
• User exceeds maximum patient weight
• User unable to weight bear
• User has weak grip
Other contraindications may be relevant which are specic to the
individual and/or environment of use.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device
should be reported to the manufacturer and the MHRA or competent
authority of your Member State.
Introduction

Height adjustment
The height of the crutch platform/trough should be adjusted to suit
each user for safety and comfort.
To adjust the platform height:
1. Push in the buttons (as shown in the
diagram).
2 . Extend or retract the section to the
required height.
3. When this height is reached, release the
button but carry on adjusting the section
until the buttons lock in position.
Handgrip adjustment
The angle and horizontal position of the handgrip on the forearm
platform can be adjusted to suit the clinical and comfort needs of the
user.
To adjust the handgrip:
1. Unscrew the handgrip adjustment knob.
2. Move the handgrip until it is at the required position and angle.
3. Re-tighten the handgrip adjustment knob, ensuring the handgrip is
secure and cannot move.
Repeat for the other handgrip, ensuring both handgrips are at the
same position and angle.
Handgrip
Handgrip
adjustment knob

Walking with the crutches
If the a󰀨ected leg cannot bear weight
1. If you cannot put any weight on or stand on the a󰀨ected leg, bend
your knee slightly to keep the a󰀨ected leg o󰀨 the ground.
2. Move the crutches one step forward, ensuring that they are level
and slightly apart. Allow the crutches to take some of your body
weight.
3. Then move your body forwards between the crutches, swinging
the a󰀨ected leg through.
If the a󰀨ected leg can bear some weight
1. Move the crutches one step forward, ensuring that they are level
and slightly apart. Allow the crutches to take some of your body
weight.
2. Step through with the una󰀨ected leg whilst diverting most of your
body weight through the crutches and una󰀨ected leg.
Using the crutches
Drive DeVilbiss recommend that a healthcare professional is
consulted prior to the use of these crutches to ensure of their
suitability and for correct usage.

Care and maintenance
The crutches should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or
wear and tear. Check for:
• Damage to tubing, including any bends or cracks at the tube
joints.
• Worn or loose push buttons or elongated holes.
• Loose or worn handgrips
• Smooth, worn or split tips.
Clean the crutches occasionally using water and a mild detergent.
Replacement tips:
Replacement tips are available from Drive DeVilbiss. The product
codes for the tips used are listed below.
Specication
Product code 1045FP-30
Maximum user mass 136kg
Platform height 97 - 122cm
Tip code FER22MM
At the end of its useful life the aluminium and plastic components are
to be separated and disposed of following the local recycling policy
as these can be recovered and recycled.
Recycling and disposal

Your Drive DeVilbiss branded product is warranted to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of
purchase.
This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected
prior to shipment. This warranty is an expression of our condence in
the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to
the customer.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, we will at our option
supply parts or replace the device.
This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or
negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend
to non-durable components, such as rubber accessories and grips,
which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have any queries or require full warranty conditions, please
contact your Drive DeVilbiss stockist.
This does not a󰀨ect your statutory rights.
Warranty details
Issue: 2022-06 Rev2
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1045FP-30
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Zhongshan Bliss Medical Instrument Co., Ltd,
Dongsheng, Zhongshan City, Guangdong, 528414 China
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd
Sidhil Business Park, Holmeld, Halifax,
West Yorkshire, HX2 9TN, Great Britain
Drive DeVilbiss Sidhil Ltd
4 Trench Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey,
BT36 4TY, Northern Ireland
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.drivedevilbiss.co.uk
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Duesselthaler Str. 24, 40211 Duesseldorf, Germany
UK Aplan Corporation Ltd.
47 Wandle Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DF, Great Britain
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