Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlays User manual

Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Thank you for purchasing a Direct Supply®Panacea®Recliner Overlay from
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings®. Please read this entire guide carefully and
keep it for future reference. This guide provides detailed instructions, warnings,
warranty information and other important information about your Direct Supply
Panacea Recliner Overlay. Share this information with your housekeeping, nursing
and maintenance staff to help ensure the recliner overlay is used and cared for properly.
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Direct Supply®Panacea®
Recliner Overlay
Owner’s Manual

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Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Table of Contents, Definitions & Symbols,
Introduction and Product Description
Table of Contents
Definitions & Symbols....................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
Product Description ........................................................................................................... 2
Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 3
Directions for Use............................................................................................................ 4-5
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 6
Storage................................................................................................................................ 6
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 7
Customer Service .............................................................................................................. 8
Definitions & Symbols
NOTE: Indicates a tip.
CAUTION: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to prevent
damage to or destruction of the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or
practices in order to prevent personal injury.
•:Attention. Read the instructions.
DEVICE: Your Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlay.
YOU and YOUR: The facility, community or other entity that has purchased the device.
WE, US and OUR: Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
Product Description
All Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlays come with a four-way stretch cover that
is moisture-resistant, antimicrobial and breathable. Direct Supply Panacea Recliner
Overlays come with a strap to keep it secured to the chair. This recliner overlay
can be ordered with an optional gel seat or an optional gel seat and backrest. The
dimensions of this device are 19"W x 68"L x 21⁄2"H.
Introduction
The Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlay is designed for use on a reclining seat
or reclining wheelchair. The device is intended to be used as part of your seating
environment care plan for your residents by helping to promote comfort and
support. The Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlay is designed only for indoor
use within close proximity to caregivers as a part of, but not a replacement for, your
comprehensive care plan.

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Warnings
• WARNINGS – General:
1. Failure to comply with all directions and warnings may result in injury or death;
use only as directed.
2. This device is not suitable for all individuals. Other devices may be required.
3. Inspect the device for damage before each use and do not use it if it appears to
be damaged or not functioning properly.
4. Never alter the device in any way.
5. This device is designed for indoor use only within close proximity to
skilled caregivers.
6. No part or component of a Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlay should be
used with non-Panacea overlays, covers or straps.
• WARNING – This device is only a tool to assist with pressure redistribution as
part of an overall care plan. Failure to comply with all instructions, warnings and
precautions, or using the device for a purpose other than the recommended use,
could result in serious bodily injury. This product is not designed to replace good
caregiving practices including, but not limited to:
• Direct patient and resident supervision
• Adequate care plans, including proper resident hydration and training of staff
personnel for fall prevention
• Inspection and testing before each use
• WARNING – Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlays are not intended for use
by individuals who are in need of advanced or chronic wound care. Direct Supply
Panacea Recliner Overlays will not cure decubitus ulcers and may not prevent all
decubitus ulcers from forming.
• WARNING – OBSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT place any obstructions between the
user and the recliner overlay. Doing so will reduce device effectiveness.
• WARNING – INSTABILITY AND FALL HAZARD: DO NOT use this recliner
overlay on top of, or in conjunction with, any other products or materials, unless
a clinician specifies. Doing so may add to user instability resulting in falls. Consult
with your clinician for proper usage.
• WARNING – A clinician experienced in seating and positioning should be
consulted to determine if the Direct Supply Panacea Recliner Overlay is appropriate
for the resident’s particular seating needs.

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Directions for Use
The Panacea Recliner Overlay is intended to be used on the seat of a resident’s
recliner chair or reclining wheelchair.
• CAUTION: Do not use razor blades to cut packaging away from recliner overlay.
• CAUTION: Do not remove any tag from the recliner overlay. Removal of tag(s)
will void the warranty.
1. Inspect the recliner overlay for shipping damage. If the recliner overlay is
damaged, DO NOT USE RECLINER OVERLAY and immediately contact
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings for further instruction.
2. Verify the proper recliner overlay model and size was shipped. If you feel there
was a mistake, DO NOT USE RECLINER OVERLAY and immediately contact
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings.
3. After verifying you’ve received the correct product without damage, properly
discard all shipping materials.
4. Place the recliner overlay on the recliner chair or reclining wheelchair.
5. Feed the recliner overlay’s strap around the back of the recliner chair or
reclining wheelchair.
6. Connect the buckle.
7. Ensure the strap is pulling the recliner overlay snug against the surface of the
recliner chair or reclining wheelchair.

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• WARNING: This recliner overlay will not prevent entrapment or falls. This
recliner overlay will not replace good caregiving practices including, but not
limited to:
• Direct resident supervision
• Following FDA guidelines
• Adequate care plans and training for staff personnel regarding resident
diet, hydration, cleanliness, range of motion, entrapment, fall prevention
and repositioning
• Inspection and testing before use

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Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
Cleaning
We recommend using the following cleaning chemicals on your Direct Supply
Panacea products. Other disinfectants may cause staining or damage to the
product and void the warranty. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended
procedures when using these chemicals.
• Lysol®IC™Quaternary Cleaner Disinfectant
• Clean Quick®Broad Range Sanitizer
• Q-128 Quaternary Disinfectant
Maintenance
Inspect the recliner overlay cover for cuts, rips, tears or cracks during every
linen change and/or resident change. Do not use the recliner overlay if the cover
is damaged.
Storage
If the recliner overlay is not to be used immediately, it must still be removed from the
box within 48 hours of arrival. When the recliner overlay is going to be stored:
• Store the product flat. Never store the recliner overlays folded up, rolled or bent.
• Store in a cool dry place. Avoid storage areas that are not temperature or
humidity controlled.
• Do not store near heaters or other devices that could physically damage the product.
• Do not place objects on the recliner overlay during storage.

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Limited Warranty
We offer to you, as the original purchaser, a warranty for the Panacea Recliner
Overlay. Our warranty applies for the limited warranty period stated below. If any
device or device part listed below is defective in material or workmanship during
the applicable limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost.
Please note that the decision to repair or replace a device or device part will be
at our discretion. Our warranty applies only if the device is properly maintained
by the original purchaser for normal, indoor use and does not cover normal wear
and tear, modification of the device or damage caused by abuse, improper use,
failure to maintain, use which exceeds the published device limitations or the
combination of any device with another product. In addition, our warranty does not
cover fading, characteristics or natural variations in fabric, texture, colorfastness,
stains, spills or exposure to chemicals, odors, heat or light. In certain cases, we
may provide you repair or adjustment instructions and/or replacement parts, and
ask you to perform a repair or adjustment or replace a defective part. Our warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state. Please note that our limited warranty period begins when we
ship the device to you. The limited warranty period and our obligations under the
warranty end once you transfer the device to someone else, or at the end of the
applicable limited warranty period identified below, whichever is earlier.
Foam Components
(Parts) Cover (Parts) Anticipated Usable Device Life
Direct Supply®Panacea®
Recliner Overlays 10 years 1 year 10 years
Anticipated Usable Device Life is based on normal use with proper maintenance,
cleaning and storage. You should still inspect, monitor and care for the device
as described in this guide; the device may need to be replaced sooner than
anticipated in particular situations.
DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING, INC. MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; THESE AND ALL
OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING INC. WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DEVICE OR YOUR
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE DEVICE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO THE
PRICE OF THE DEVICE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO YOUR CLAIM.
Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. If implied warranties are not excluded, and to the
extent allowed by law, we limit any and all implied warranties to the applicable
warranty period identified above. Except for rights under any applicable state law,
the remedies provided under this warranty are your sole and exclusive remedy for
any breach of our warranty and state the entire limit of our responsibilities.

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Date of Printing: May 2012
Panacea®products are available to purchase exclusively through Direct Supply Equipment and Furnishings, a division of Direct Supply,
Inc. Distributed by Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc. 6699 N. Industrial Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
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Customer Service
Our promise to you is that you will have a convenient and easy ordering
experience, receive a quality recliner overlay, and enjoy outrageous customer
service. If you have any questions about the recliner overlay you have
purchased or would like to request warranty service, please contact us at:
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings®1-800-634-7328, 6767 North Industrial
Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223, [email protected].