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15. Warranty

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Comet warrants this equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the

date of delivery.

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At manufacturers discretion we agree to service, repair or replace any equipment or part found

to be defective at no charge.

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This warranty excludes equipment damaged through shipping, tampering, improper

maintenance, carelessness, accident, negligence, misuse, or which has been altered, repaired or

dismantled other than with the manufacture's written authorization, following its approved

procedures and by properly qualified technicians.

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In no event shall Comet be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damage or loss

resulting from the use of equipment.

WARNING: The use of side rails and other restraints can result in injury or death - through potential

entrapment and potential patient falls. Please see MHRA Device Bulletin DB 2006(06) for details.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, serious injury or death. Only authorized technicians should open

the pump unit for servicing and maintenance procedures. Electrical equipment can be extremely

dangerous if damage or misused.

WARNING: Before any cleaning or disinfection procedure, ensure that the pump system is switched

off and unplugged from the mains power supply.

Terms such as 'Medium Risk', 'High Risk' and 'Very High Risk' are a description of a person's risk

levels, these persons may be at danger of developing a pressure sore at the higher risk status

level. These risk levels are assessed by nurses and as there is a variability between nurse

measurements/observations. Descriptive risk levels should only be used as guideline for the risk

assessment methods being used.

Comet uses these factors and terms based on the existing market research and internal research

to show the suitability and effectiveness of the pressure care systems provided. Internal and

external research is and will always be ongoing. These risk factors should not be taken as

prescriptive criteria.

Comet support surfaces should be seen as an aid to care and DO NOT replace the need for good

nursing care and intervention. All Comet products must be used as part of an individualized care

plan which include proper nursing practices i.e. turning/re-positioning, and regular patient skin

assessments.

Pressure relieving equipment alone will not prevent pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are multi

factorial and many external and internal factors cause them to develop. It is up to the

professional judgement of the nurse to assess the risk and develop a care plan which prescribes

suitable pressure reducing/relieving equipment and external care. Some pressure sores are

inevitable due to falls and periods of immobility these sores can develop hours after the injury, in

these instances a pressure ulcer can develop and Comet cannot guarantee the use of the

equipment alone will prevent pressure ulcer formation.

The mattress usage guidance within this user guide in relation to clinical guidance, should always

be operated in accordance with best clinical practice outlined by the care giver.