Posey Personal Alarm - Manual (Page 2)

Before Leaving Patient Unattended
ALWAYS follow these steps each time before
leaving patient unattended:
1. Cord clip is securely
fastened to clothing
out of the patient’s
reach.
2. Clip lock is engaged
(Fig. 6).
3. Magnet cord is not tangled, and is the right
length for safe monitoring.
4. Alarm activates each time you remove magnet
from face of alarm. Reattach magnet to
resume monitoring. DO NOT leave a patient
unattended until you find and solve the problem.
Hook and Loop Mount
1. Choose site on head or footboard or other
mounting surface, i.e. nightstand, out of the
patient’s reach (Fig. 4).
2. Clean site with alcohol wipe and let it dry.
3. Attach self-adhesive loop (fuzzy) patch (9). Peel
off backing and press into place on the
mounting surface. NOTE: Adhesive on loop will
not adhere to vinyl or other slick surface.
4. Press the hook (rough) patch (10) on back of
alarm unit firmly to the loop patch on
mounting surface. Be sure alarm unit is secure
and will not move.
Connecting Magnet Cord to Patient
1. Use slider to adjust cord to desired length.
Cord adjusts from 31” to 60” (79 cm to 152 cm).
2. Attach clip near shoulder:
• Of clothing patient is not likely to
remove; and
• Out of the patient’s reach (Figs. 5a and 5b).
3. Check that attachment point is in good
condition and is not frayed or torn.
4. Secure clip lock by rotating it clockwise. This
will reduce risk that patient can remove clip.
Cleaning Instructions
• Alarm Unit and Saddle Mount – Wipe clean with
disinfectant liquids that DO NOT contain Phenol
or Benzyl. DO NOT submerge in liquid or sterilize
with heat.
• Read alarm instructions prior to use.
• ALWAYS test system per instructions prior to use.
• This device may not be suitable for use with all
“high fall risk” patients.
• This device should not be a substitute for
maintaining the routine visual monitoring
protocol by healthcare personnel.
• This device provides the earliest possible
warning that a patient is at immediate risk of
falling. This device does not prevent falls.
• If the alarm is mounted on the wall, the extra
distance from the headboard to the wall must be
considered.
• If the bed is elevated or lowered, cord length
should be changed accordingly. A cord that is
too short to accommodate movement may
result in a “false alarm”. A cord that is too long
could allow the patient to move beyond the
predetermined safe range of mobility.
• Ensure the cord is free to pull straight out from the
monitor and is not blocked by pillows or beddings,
and is not entangled in the side rails or headboard.
• When used in conjunction with side rails, be sure
cord length accommodates the side rails and is
not subject to entanglement.
Limited Lifetime Warranty:
The Posey Company warrants to the original
purchaser, the alarm unit to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for the life of the unit.
Warranty void if unit is opened, damaged, or
submerged. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
Proper Handling and Use
If the Posey Personal Alarm is subjected to severe
mechanical shock, such as dropping, or is submerged
in liquid, it may stop functioning as designed.
Visually inspect the unit for cracks in the case,
missing screws, missing battery door, broken wires or
signs of exposure to liquid. After each incident, you
must verify that the unit is working properly.
Storage Instructions
• This device is designed for use in normal indoor
environments.
• This device may be stored in ambient warehouse
temperatures at normal humidity levels. Avoid
excess moisture or high humidity that may
damage product materials.
Disposal
Dispose of per your facility policy or applicable
local code for BIOHAZARDOUS material.
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Fig. 5a Fig. 5b
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Patients with Pacemakers or
Defibrillators
The Posey Personal Alarm is designed to safely
monitor patients with external or implanted:
• Pacemakers; or
• Defibrillators.
However, extra care must be taken with magnets
around these devices (see Warnings below).
Consult with a qualified medical authority if you
have any questions about patient safety.
PACEMAKERS: Contact with a magnet can cause a
pacemaker to go into “magnetic mode”. This could
result in an increase or decrease in pacemaker speed.
DEFIBRILLATORS: Magnet contact can stop
therapy! If patient is in ventricular spasms, magnet
may suspend the signal and cause defibrillator to
fail to supply needed therapy.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
Battery Replacement
1. Make sure magnet is
attached to the metal plate.
2. Press down on arrow and
slide the battery door open.
3. Remove the battery from
the compartment and hold
in one hand with thumb on
the terminal cap. Battery
connection wires should be away from the
thumb. DO NOT pull the terminal cap wires.
4. Use thumb to push the terminal cap up, off the
battery (Fig. 7).
5. Connect terminal cap to the new battery. Make
sure the battery is securely connected to the
terminal cap and insert into alarm unit.
6. Slide battery door closed.
7. Test system to verify it is working properly before
leaving patient unattended.
• Battery can explode or leak and cause damage to
alarm or skin if installed backwards, disassembled,
fully discharged or exposed to water, fire or high
temperatures.
• ALWAYS install a completely new battery when
the low battery light illuminates.
• Installing battery incorrectly can cause battery to
utilize more power than normal and discharge
sooner, causing possible corrosion. Take care when
installing new battery.
• ALWAYS keep magnets AT LEAST 1½” (4 cm) from
these devices and implant sites.
• NEVER tape or adhere any magnet to these
devices or implant sites.
Fig. 7
• Hook and Loop – Use stiff brush to remove dust
and lint.
Posey ® Personal Alarm (Cont.)