28.0 Inspecting and Reissuing of Equipment
Most Sunrise Medical Seating Solutions Ltd. products are individually assessed for a client prior to issue. They are
handed over in a controlled way to ensure optimum fit and specification, checks are completed and any additional
individual verbal instructions given. We therefore recommend the following points are adhered to prior to any re-issue of
equipment:
Cleaning
Follow a rigorous process of cleaning in order to decontaminate the product and eliminate the chance of cross infection.
Assessment of Fabrics / Foams
Carefully assess the condition of fabrics and foams in the seating product, and have these replaced partially or even
completely if need be. In severe cases if the chassis is worn and the seating in poor condition it may be necessary to
have the product re-furbished by the manufacturer. In very severe cases if the chassis is badly worn and the seating in
very poor condition then the product should be decommissioned and disposed of.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Decomissioning
If your product is set up with an electrical function you should always contact Sunrise Medical or your authorised
representative for de-comissioning information.
Appropriateness of Equipment
Check that the equipment supplied is appropriate for the needs of the user taking age, weight, ability, diagnosis, and any
other important factors into account. For instance, Sunrise Medical Seating Solutions Ltd. products may not be suitable
for persons with severe challenging patterns of behaviour. Also ensure safe specified limits for use are not exceeded by
the new user. Your sales representative can advise on the suitability of the equipment.
Manuals and Records
Ensure this instruction manual and any additional manuals for the seating unit are handed over to the new user with the
equipment and ensure the servicing log history is up to date. Records on the new user must be updated to maintain
traceability.
Inspection
The equipment should have a rigorous inspection prior to the reissue, to include the points covered in the six monthly
routine check, regardless of if the checks were recently completed. The equipment should be free of excessive wear or
distortion in any aspect of its main construction or accessories.
Condition
Wheels, tyres and brakes must be in good working condition, properly adjusted and inflated as appropriate.
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