NRS P23373 User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
ELBOW CRUTCHES WITH COMFY HANDLE
P23373 Regular - Pair P23385 Long – Pair
P42537 Regular – 15 Pairs P42549 Long – 15 Pairs
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
Maximum User Weight
20st
127kg
1. INTENDED USE
These crutches are designed to provide additional support to people who have difficulty walking but are able to
partially weight bear. The ergonomically designed handles are shaped to give superior pressure distribution and
increased comfort, especially beneficial for people with arthritis or painful hands.
2. SAFETY
Use of the crutches should be subject to clinical
assessment and advice from a healthcare
professional.
WARNING: The maximum user weight must not be
more than 127Kg (20st).
DO NOT use if the crutches are faulty or damaged.
DO NOT use on wet, slippery floors or outdoors in
adverse weather conditions.
DO NOT hang items from the handles or cuffs as this
will affect the stability of the crutch during use.
ALWAYS plan the route to avoid obstacles before
use. Take care on sloped surfaces, stairs and when
crossing door thresholds and curbs etc.
3. UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are missing
or damaged and do not try and assemble.
4. ADJUSTMENTS
4.1 Adjusting the Crutch Height (Figure 1):
Remove the ‘e-clip’ and slide the inner tube to the
desired position.
Align the holes and re-insert the ‘e-clip’.
Adjust the crutch height such that the handle is in line
with the users’ wrist when they are standing upright
with their arms relaxed by their sides.
Adjust the height of the cuffsuch that it cradles the
forearm of the user below the elbow and does not
restrict arm movement.
4.2 Adjusting the Arm CuffHeight (Figure 2):
Remove the ‘e-clip’ and slide the inner tube to the
desired height.
Align the holes and re-insert the ‘e-clip’.
Note: Adjust the height of the cuffsuch that it cradles
the forearm of the user below the elbow and does not
restrict arm movement.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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5. IN USE
Use of the crutches should be subject to clinical
assessment and advice from a healthcare professional.
5.1 Partial Weight Bearing of Injured Leg
If the injured leg is able to support minimum weight.
• Place the crutches ahead of you, approximately
one step length, shoulder width apart and level.
• Move the injured leg to be level with the crutches.
• Bear as much weight as advised through your
injured leg but the remainder through the crutches
as you step through with the uninjured leg.
• Repeat until you reach your destination. Do not
rush, make careful, steady movements.
5.2 Non Weight Bearing of Injured Leg
If the injured leg is unable to support weight.
• Ensure the injured leg is held in a raised position
offthe ground at all times, in a relaxed position.
• Place the crutches ahead of you, approximately
one step length, shoulder width apart and level.
• Lean forwards on the crutches to move the body
to be between the crutches, allowing the injured
leg to swing through freely.
5.3 Stairs
Only attempt to use the stairs if absolutely necessary.
Always use the handrail when possible.
5.4 Up-Stairs
• Push weight down through the crutch as you step
up with the uninjured leg.
• Move the injured leg and crutch to beside the
uninjured leg.
5.5 Down Stairs
• Place the injured leg and crutch on the lower step,
use the handrail and crutch for support.
• Move the uninjured leg down to beside the injured.
6. MAINTENANCE
Check that all fixing clips are inserted correctly and
there is no excessive movement.
Inspect the product regularly for signs of wear or
damage, pay particular attention to the condition of the
tubes, adjustment holes and rubber ferrules.
Any suspected faults or damage should immediately
be reported to the supplier and the product taken out
of use.
7. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
Clean regularly using a general purpose, neutral
detergent and warm water. Do not use bleach.
Please check the suitability of the cleaning products
before use. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths
as these could permanently damage the surface and
invalidate any warranty.
Allow product to dry thoroughly prior to use/storage.
8. ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS
M37364: Crutch Pod
F17949: Spare Ferrule – Grey
For more details please visit our website:
www.healthcarepro.co.uk or call Customer Services.
9. PRODUCT DISPOSAL
Product should be thoroughly cleaned prior to disposal.
Product is manufactured from metal and plastic and
can be disposed of through Local Authority Household
Waste and Recycling Centres or through Local Trade
Waste Collectors.
10. PRODUCT GUARANTEE
NRS Healthcare guarantee this product for a period of
12 months, from the date of purchase, against faulty
materials and workmanship.
This guarantee does not cover; fair wear & tear, abuse,
misuse, interference or tampering with any part of the
product.
Any guarantee issued by NRS Healthcare does not
affect your statutory rights.
If you have any problems with our products, please
contact us at the address below.
If you have experienced an injury, contact us but feel
free to contact the Medical and Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency at:
[email protected].uk
NRS HEALTHCARE Sherwood House,
Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon
Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UB, UK.
NRS HEALTHCARE 4C Altona Road, Blaris
Industrial Estate, Lisburn, Co Antrim,
Northern Ireland BT27 5QB
Tel: Customer Services: 0345 121 8111 Email: [email protected]
NRS Healthcare is a leading supplier of community equipment and daily living aids.
Please visit one of our websites to view our full range of products:
www.healthcarepro.co.uk or www.completecareshop.co.uk
P23373-UI-4 20-07-2021