Posey Lap Hugger for Full Arm Wheelchairs - Manual

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • www.posey.com
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 or 1.626.443.5014
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D-30175 Hannover, Germany
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ApplicAtion
instructions
Applicable Products: REF 6506, 6515, 6515l, 6515M, 6515n, 6515sl, 6515t
DEscription oF proDuct: Vinyl covered foam cushion for wheelchairs or similar non-wheelchair applications.
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This device should ALWAYS
be snug, but not interfere with
breathing or circulation. After
application, slide an open hand (flat)
between the device and patient to
ensure proper fit. ALWAYS monitor a
patient to make sure the patient is not
able to slide down, under the device, and fall off the chair
seat (fig. 4). If a patient’s body weight becomes suspended
off the chair, chest compression and suffocation could
result. Restraints with a pelvic piece may be necessary to
reduce sliding down.
notE: This product is designed for use on full-length arm
wheelchairs.
ApplicAtion instructions:
1. Position the patient in the wheelchair
or chair.
2. Holding the Hugger horizontally with
the squared notches facing toward
you, place the Hugger flat on top of
the armrests (fig. 1).
3. Compress each side of the Hugger,
squeezing it under each armrest until
the Hugger lies flat on the patient’s/
resident’s lap (fig. 2).
4. Pull the Hugger forward until it is
secure and the notches rest firmly in
place against the wheelchair frame
(fig. 3).
Model #6506 Table Top Hugger With
Window only:
5. To access the window area of model
6506, unzip the vinyl cover.
inDicAtions For usE:
• Patients who require an anterior posture support.
• Product applications considered “self-release” or “assisted-
release” must be specified by the ordering physician.
• Patients who require a work area or eating area on their
wheelchair or similar non-wheelchair applications.
• Patients who have poor upper torso alignment and/
or need a firm surface to rest their elbows on.
• DO NOT use on a patient who is or becomes highly aggressive, combative, agitated,
or suicidal.
• STOP USE AT ONCE: if the patient has a tendency to slide forward or down in the
device; or is able to self-release.
NOTE: A restraint with a pelvic piece will reduce the risk of sliding, or of the patient
pulling the device over his or her head. See Posey Catalog.
• DO NOT use on a patient who is unwilling or unable to follow instructions, and is at
risk of a fall or re-injury from self-release.
contrAinDicAtions:
ADVErsE rEActions
• Severe emotional, psychological, or physical problems may occur: if the applied
device is uncomfortable; or if it severely limits movement. If symptoms of these
problems ever appear for any reason, get help from a qualified medical authority and
find a less restrictive, product or intervention.
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ADDitionAl sAFEtY AnD lAunDErinG
instructions on otHEr siDE
REF 6506 Tabletop Hugger
REF 6515T Lap Hugger
REF 6515N Lap Hugger
REF 6515 Lap Hugger
REF 6515M Lap Hugger
REF 6515SL Lap Hugger
REF 6515L Lap Hugger
LATEX
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Cat. # Arm Style Fits Wheelchair Thickness Color
6506 Full 16-18” (41-46 cm) 4” (10 cm) Blue w/Window
6515T Full 16-20” (41-51 cm) 2” (5 cm) Blue
6515N Full 16-20” (41-51 cm) 3” (8 cm) Blue
6515 Full 16-20” (41-51 cm) 4” (10 cm) Blue
6515M Full 16-20” (41-51 cm) 4” (10 cm) Mauve
6515SL Full 20-24” (51-61 cm) 3” (8 cm) Blue
6515L Full 20-22” (51-56 cm) 4” (10 cm) Blue