Wheelchairs

<p>Medical Device Description<br />
Wheelchairs are assistive medical devices used to promote mobility for individuals who are unable to walk due to illness, injury, or disability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most common wheelchairs types:<br />
• Manual wheelchair<br />
• Electric wheelchair</p>

<p>Instructions when purchasing the Medical Device<br />
1. Many types and specifications are available in the markets, a doctor or health practitioner should be consulted about the quality of the Wheelchairs suitable for the condition.<br />
2. Make sure that the device has marketing authorization from Saudi Food and Drug Authority.<br />
3. Make sure that there is a warranty on the Wheelchairs, and that after-sales services such as maintenance.<br />
4. Make sure you have the instruction booklet in Arabic/English to learn how to use and care for the Wheelchairs.<br />
5. Wheelchairs shall be suitable to the patient’s size and weight, in which:<br />
6. Wheelchair size, pillow type, adjustment options and comfortable factors in the wheelchair.<br />
7. Provide a suitable pillow with wheelchair to reduce the incidence of chair sitting sores.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
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<p>The Safe Use of the Medical Device<br />
&nbsp;• Ensure the safety of the main parts (such as wheels and brakes)<br />
• Ensure that the chair size is appropriate for the patient's size and weight.<br />
• Ensure that the brakes are tightly closed when stopping or seating the patient.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>To Report a problem with your Medical &nbsp;Device<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;To report problems related to medical devices, please visit the website of the National Center for Medical Devices Reporting:<br />
http://ncmdr.sfda.gov.sa&nbsp;<br />
Or contact us through the number 19999&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>