TALARMADE HeadUp Collar User manual

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HeadUp Collar
Instruc�on Manual
ART-2018-02

Intended Use
The HeadUp Collar is designed to provide supplementary head and
neck support for people with head control issues or cervical muscular
weakness.
Indications for Use
The HeadUp Collar is recommended for use by individuals experiencing
any of the following conditions:
•Head Drop
•Neuromuscular Torticollis
•Neck extensor muscular weakness
•Conditions requiring neck support and improved
alignment/control
Contraindications
The HeadUp Collar must not be used:
•for treatment of individuals with severe fixed deformity
•over open wounds that may come in to contact with the HeadUp
Collar
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Date of Manufacture
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Warnings and Precautions
•The Instructions for Use must be read and
understood before using the device.
•It is recommended that the initial fitting of the
HeadUp Collar and Support Struts be carried out by a
qualified healthcare professional.
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Putting on and taking off the HeadUp Collar will be easier with a
relative / carer assisting.
The relative/carer must read and understand the
Instructions for Use prior to applying the HeadUp Collar and
Support Struts.
•Care should be taken to instruct the user and carer
on the correct fitting procedure as shown under “Fitting
Instructions”.
•During the initial fitting the individual applying the HeadUp
Collar should ensure that the HeadUp Collar is fitted securely
enough to provide postural head support, but not lead to
discomfort or unexpected issues such as light-headedness.
•If any pressure points can be felt from the location of the
Support Struts , move them slightly to alleviate the
load on tissues.
•The HeadUp Collar should never dig in or cause pain.
•In the case of an emergency the HeadUp Collar should be
removed prior to performing CPR.
•For quick removal it is not required to detach the
Support Struts first.
•Visually check the HeadUp Collar for signs of excessive wear.
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Warnings and Precautions
•Do not use if there is significant damage / deterioration of
the HeadUp Support Struts or HeadUp Collar.
•The amount of support provided by the HeadUp Support
Struts will reduce over time. When the Support Struts no
longer provide the required amount of support they must be
replaced with new Support Struts following the fitting
instructions.
•If in doubt please refer back to your medical team treating
you before using or modifying the HeadUp Collar.
•
If users have sensitive skin, a small proportion may
experience minor irritation from the HeadUp Collar material.
Prior to fitting the Support Struts , the HeadUp
Collar should be fitted to the user for a short period first, then
removed and a visual inspection of the area made to ensure no
skin reaction has taken place.
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In the unlikely event that if while wearing the HeadUp
Collar, that any of the following issues are experienced:
Discomfort / skin irritation / light
- headedness –
the HeadUp
Collar
must be removed.
If symptoms do not resolve swiftly after its removal, contact your
medical team treating you for advice. If any continued
symptoms are experienced following use of the HeadUp Collar
please contact your medical team treating you
.
•The HeadUp Collar or its Support Struts
must not be
allowed close to or be brought into contact with any form of
naked flame or electrical heating element.
•The HeadUp Collar is not recommended for use whilst
smoking.
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In the Box
Fig.
No.
Description
Part No.:
Quantity
Device Identifier
No.:
Fig.1
HeadUp Collar - Medium
HU-RFC/M
1
5055204324969
Fig.2
A Frame –
Medium Support,
(2mm thick)
HU-RAF/2
1
5055204324945
Fig.3
A Frame – Firm Support,
(3mm thick)
HU-RAF/3
1
5055204324952
Fig.4
Left Z Strut - Medium Support,
(2mm thick)
HU-RZS/2L
1
5055204325027
Fig.5
Right Z Strut - Medium Support,
(2mm thick)
HU-RZS/2R
1
5055204325034
Fig.6
Left Z Strut - Firm Support,
(3mm thick)
HU-RZS/3L
1
5055204325041
Fig.7
Right Z Strut - Firm Support,
(3mm thick)
HU-RZS/3R
1
5055204325058
Fig.8
Standard 8mm Strut –
Medium Support, (2mm thick)
HU-RSS/2
2
5055204324983
Fig.9
Standard 8mm Strut –
Firm Support, (3mm thick)
HU-RSS/3
2
5055204324990
Fig.10
Wide 16mm Strut –
Medium Support, (2mm thick)
HU-RWS/2
2
5055204325003
Fig.11
Wide 16mm Strut –
Firm Support, (3mm thick)
HU-RWS/3
2
5055204325010
Fig.12
HeadUp component pouch
HU-RFR
1
5055204324976
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