Fixfire® supplies a comprehensive range of ‘plug and play’ accessories that are compatible with most call systems.

Patient Call System Accessories

• Standard Call Leads

Intercall®

Compatible with all Intercall® systems manufactured since 2005. For earlier versions and other systems which use a mono jack connector.

Quantec and Nursecall 800

Compatible with all Quantec and Nursecall 800 systems.

SAS

Compatible with Network II call systems.

• Special Call Leads

The following special call leads are supplied as standard for use with InterCall® systems.

Disc-Alert

Disc-Alert is used by patients with sufficient motor skills to either press or lean on the pad to activate a call. It has a large circular shape and soft vinyl pad design with gripping feet to help keep it in position.

Bulb-Alert

Bulb-Alert is used by patients with sufficient motor skills to either press or lean on the bulb to activate a call. It has an oval-shaped, soft final bulb design that prevents it from rolling off the patient’s bed.

Head-Alert

Head-Alert is used by patients with sufficient motor skills to either press or lean on the pad with their head to activate a call. Head-Alert features a large soft elliptical air activated touch surface.

Breath-Alert

Breath-Alert provides patients with no motor skills a means to communicate by simply breathing into a sensitive pressure-operated switch. With a clamp providing easy attachment to a fixed support such as a bed or wheelchair, Breathcall incorporates a vinyl-covered flexible gooseneck which may be positioned to suit patient requirements.

Two models are available, a standard which has 3ft gooseneck and universal screw clamp for secure mounting and lightweight which has a 2ft gooseneck and ‘bulldog-clip’ type spring clamp. Both models come with a pack of disposable filters which should be changed regularly. Spare filters are available in packs of 12.

Exit-Alert

Exit-Alert is used to detect wandering.

A plastic clip connected to a short cord is attached to the patient and the other end is clipped on to the Exit-Alert unit which is in turn clamped to a fixed location, for example, a chair or bed. If the patient moves away from the Exit-Alert location, the clip disconnects and a call is generated.

• ‍Remote Pendants

The modern replacement for conventional call leads, remote pendants provide a portable calling facility with none of the problems associated with trailing cables. Note that the devices will not work without appropriate receivers. If you are unsure whether your system is compatible please contact Customer Support.

• ‍Call Mats

Floor Pressure Mat

A key element of most fall protection strategies, floor pressure mats provide simple detection of patient wandering. Typically placed alongside a bed at night or in front of a chair during the day, the mats plug into the call system via a lead with an appropriate connector to suit the call system. Two types are listed; please contact an advisor who will provide the correct part number for mats compatible with other systems.

Chair Pressure Mat

Chair Pressure Mats provide another means of detecting wandering and thereby preventing falls. Manufactured from antibacterial thermoplastic and measuring 840x500mm they have a recommended working life of 1 year and come fitted with a lead and RJ11 4P4C connector designed to suit Mat-Alert and VersAlert monitors.

Bed Pressure Mat

Bed Pressure Mats are another important method of fall prevention. Manufactured from antibacterial thermoplastic and measuring 380x300mm they have a recommended working life of 1 year and come fitted with a lead and RJ11 4P4C connector designed to suit Mat-Alert and VersAlert monitors.

• Monitor units

CareAlert monitor and interface units are designed for ready connection to chair and bed mats and provide alarm and interface functions. In all cases, the units incorporate both an integral alarm sounder and an output connector for signalling to local call system via leads available separately.

Mat-Alert Monitor & Kits

Mat-Alert Monitor combines the following features:

1. RJ11 socket to accept input from chair/bed matI
2. integral audible alarm
3. Switchable 2-second delay feature to prevent transient alarms (does not apply to call system output)
4. PP3 9V battery powered* with a low-battery indicator. Optional mains adaptor available
5. Durable design with smooth rounded edges
6. Spring clip for easy mounting
7. Optional universal mounting bracket available, ideal for clipping to a side of bed or wheelchair

*Battery life depends on usage but 1 month is typical

VersAlert Monitor and Kits

VersAlert Monitor combines the following features:

1. RJ11 socket to accept input from chair/bed mat
2. Integral audible alarm
3. Switchable 2sec/10min/20min/60min delay feature; when the patient leaves mat delay starts. Alarm only occurs if they do not return before the delay expires
4. Supplied with Mains plug-top power supply unit and mounting bracket pictured
5. Floor mat mode allows standalone monitoring of Floor mats
6. May be powered from 2 x AAA battery if mains power is not available. (Batteries not supplied)

Infrared-Alert

Another neat solution in the effort to combat falls, Infrared-Alert allows easy detection of patient movement. Supplied with a C-clamp and Velcro strips for easy mounting, Infrared-Alert is typically set up alongside patient beds or across doorways and generates an audible alarm when movement is detected. The unit also features two sockets; one provides an output signal to the local call system via optional leads and one is for connection to a mains power adaptor also available as an accessory. An optional extension mounting bracket is also offered.

Monitor Connection Leads

A selection of connection leads are available to link monitors to call systems. Popular types are listed but most systems can be catered for - please enquire for further information.

Prox-Alert Ultra-thin Proximity Pad

The ultimate in Fall detection, the new patent-protected Ultra-thin proximity pad works by sensing proximity rather than pressure. Applicable to both chair and bed situations, the technology can sense movement at a much earlier stage than conventional pressure-operated devices. In the case of patients seated in a lounge chair, the sensor would typically be located on the back of the chair. As a patient leans forward to start lifting themselves out of the chair the sensor will detect that the patient’s body is no longer in proximity to the pad and signal an alarm condition. Made from the microporous film the sensor pad is paper-thin and flexible yet immensely strong and durable. The film is also breathable and more comfortable for the patient than conventional pressure pads which are essentially non-breathable and prone to cause sweating. Each pad comes complete with a small electronics module and connection lead configured to suit specific call systems.

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