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* Using a neoprene belt will aid the caregiver to move the patient/end user towards them without putting excess strain onto limbs or damaging skin, allowing for a more controlled movement through water.
* The belt may be used in a situation where end users could be a fall risk in a wet environment such as a shower, hot tub, swimming pool etc. Using the belt in the same way as a patient belt will allow the caregiver(s) the ability to lower the end user to the ground in a controlled safe way.
* This belt can be used with various flotation devices during hydrotherapy rehabilitation
* Available in one material type: Neoprene
* Wash by hand. Do not tumble dry.

Method Of Use

Please contact the supplier or refer to the User Manual for the correct use of this item.

Considerations

* A belt of this nature is NOT a transfer belt and if a situation requires a user to be lifted to or from the water a specific pool side/wet environment chair hoist/lift should be used. Any lifting device should have been installed and a full assessment carried out before use.
* The user must be able to support their own weight.
* Not to be used as a standing or lifting aid.

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing

Models

Only one model available. Product Code: 193NEO

*Available in three sizes:
- Small/Medium
- Standard
- Medium/Large

Additional Dimensions

* Sizing for Chest/Waist circumference

Small/Medium .................... from 730 mm to 860 mm
Standard ........................ from 850 mm to 980 mm
Medium/Large ................... from 910 mm to 1040 mm

Maintenance

Wash by hand. Do not tumble dry.

Contact the supplier of refer to the User Manual for further maintenance instructions.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.