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Instructions for use MULTIFLEXX
Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | As per: 07.07.2020 | Errors and alterations excepted
EN
Introduction
The anti-decubitus soft positioning mattress GRAVIMED
MULTIFLEXX has been specially developed for decubitus
prophylaxisandtosupport therapyuptoandincluding de-
cubitus category 4 and is suitable for patients up to 135 kg.
The GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX oers a combinati-
on of pressure relief and gentle body support. The 3
foam layers are all specially coordinated to each other,
whereby the viscoelastic middle layer acts passively.
The GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX can be used in a standard
bed or an electrically adjustable hospital bed / bed frame
and is suitable for use in nursing homes and care homes.
We expressly ask you to read through the in-
structions for use carefully so that you ob-
tain the desired medical eect with our product.
Important: The use of an antidecubitus soft positioning
mattress does not replace the regular repositioning of
the patient!
Scope of delivery
Please check the contents for damage and complete-
ness. If one of the points listed below is missing, please
contact your specialist dealer.
1 x GRAVIMED foam mattress
1 x PU cover
1 x Instructions for use
The GRAVIMED foam mattress was compressed for ship-
ment. Upon receipt, we recommend taking the GRAVI-
MED foam mattress out of the shipping box and laying
it out flat. This will ensure that the foam core can fully
unfold and decompress.
Indication | contraindication
INDICATION:
• For persons who must lie down for long periods of time
due to illness or disability.
• As follow-up treatment for a decubitus which has
already healed.
• Decubitus prophylaxis and support of decubitus the-
rapy up to and including category 4.
CONTRAINDICATION:
• In the event of an existing foam allergy.
Safety instructions
• The user (caregiver) must have expert knowledge to
be able to estimate the risk of decubitus (e.g. using
a recognized scale), assess and evaluate decubital
ulcers (decubitus grade according to EPUAP) and be
able to perform position changes professionally with
the patient in a lying position.
• The maximum permissible patient weight (see tech-
nical data) should not be exceeded. The weight infor-
mation is a recommendation and always refers to the
“lying position” of the user.
• Protect the Drive Medical soft positioning mattress
from pointed or sharp-edged objects and surfaces.
There is a risk of damage!
• Before each use of the Drive Medical soft positioning
mattresses, check that the mattresses are in proper
and defect-free condition.
• When using side rails on adjustable beds for disabled
persons, a sucient distance between the top edge
of the positioning system and the upper end of the
bed rail must be ensured (220 mm according to DIN
1970:2000). If necessary, corresponding side rail risers
should/must be attached to protect the patient.
Product description
COVER
Flame--retardant according to BS 7175 Crib 5, antifungal,
antibacterial, waterproof, breathable, can be disinfec-
ted by spraying or wiping, certified according to ÖkoTex
standard 100.
GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX MATTRESS CORE
3-layer antidecubitus mattress with foam layers specially
coordinated to each other.
The mattress consists of a 4-cm bed surface made of
soft foam with a density of 50, a 4-cm middle layer made
of viscoelastic special foam with a density of 50 and the
base made of 8 cm of stabilizing Rubex® HR cold foam
with a density of 40; certified according to Öko-Tex Stan-
dard 100 , product class I; CFC - free; 100% single-origin;
covered with a Tricover undercover/mesh cover for easy
handling when changing the cover as well as protection
from dirt.
Use
Please take the GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX out of the box.
• Remove the film using scissors and ensure that you do
not damage the GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX.
• Check the bed for potential hazards which can damage
the soft positioning mattress; see safety instructions.
• Lay the mattress core with the soft foam bed surface
facing up in the existing bed.
• The GRAVIMED MULTIFLEXX comes covered with an
original PU cover from Drive Medical and is therefore
ready to use.
• Use only a bed sheet between the cover and user, if
possible, and ensure that the bed sheet is also placed
without wrinkling.
