Bunk beds are frequently used as a child's first regular bed after the child outgrows a crib. Some bunk beds also are used separately as twin beds for older children and even adults. Every year, thousands of children receive treatment for injuries associated with bunk beds. Most of these injuries are fairly minor and occur when children fall from the beds. But there are other less obvious yet potentially very serious hazards associated with bunk bed structures that have entrapped children and resulted in suffocation or deaths.
NIMS, an ISO 13485 certified company, is also licensed to sell Exer-Rest in Canada, the European Common Market and other major world markets. Exer-Rest is regulated as a Class IIa medical device with CE certification outside the US.4. Use of the Bed without Rails on Both SidesTo help avoid bunk bed collapse, inspect all mattress support fin tabs and pockets for breaks or cracks in the metal and welds. The fin tabs are inserted into pockets located near each of the bed's eight corners. Stop using damaged beds as bunks and contact the manufacturer or importer for repair or replacement.This can cause death to young children. To reduce the risk of your child slipping feet first into the space between the lower edge of a guardrail and the top surface of the mattress never allow children under 6 years-old on the upper bunk. Also close the space between the lower edge of the guardrail and upper edge of the bed frame to 3-1/2 inches or less.Strangulation deaths can occur if a child falls through an opening created between the mattress and headboard or footboard when a regular length mattress is used in an extra long bed frame. Choose a mattress that correctly fits your bed.NIMS filed the 510(k) submission for Exer-Rest with the FDA as a Class I (non-exempt) therapeutic vibrator in October 2008. The submission included 23 investigational and clinical studies on the vasodilatation properties of WBPA as well as a controlled, four week clinical trial in a group of patients with chronic aches and pains carried out at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. This submission supported Exer-Rest safety and efficacy for the intended uses and FDA granted approval as a Class I (exempt) therapeutic vibrator (K083128). NIMS will deliver Exer-Rest units for home healthcare this month.5. Playing Around Bed Furniture Frequently Contributes To Accidents.Safe Harbor Statement: Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, government approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Mattresses or foundations resting only on ledges need cross wires, or other means of support to help prevent dislodgement, even when beds are not stacked. Securely fasten supports to ledges of both beds with screws or bolts. Supports can be provided by wood slats, metal straps or sturdy wires. Be sure crossties are under the mattress foundation of each bed and that they are secured in place even if bunks are used as twin beds. Fasten additional cross ties underneath the mattress foundation of both beds.Steven Mrha, Chief Operating Officer of NIMS, stated that "FDA approval to market the Exer-Rest provides the potential for our medical device to make a major impact for symptomatic relief of conditions that affect approximately 50% of the population. Exer-Rest is designed to be used without need for third party assistance and can be installed in the home, spas, wellness centers, workplace, clinics, assisted living centers, nursing homes and hospitals. In addition, NIMS plans to set up demonstration centers in Miami and Toronto in the 2nd quarter of 2009 where both healthcare professionals and private individuals can experience the benefits of this new, novel technology." Mrha added that "In January 2009, NIMS exhibited Exer-Rest at theArab Health conference in Dubai where it generated a great deal of interest from individuals, healthcare professionals and medical product distributors living in the Middle East and Africa." NIMS began shipping Exer-Restunits to Abu Dhabi and Turkey in December 2008.Teach children that rough play is unsafe around and on beds and other furniture. Emphasize to children to use the ladder and not chairs or other pieces of furniture to climb into or out of the top bunk.
To help avoid bunk bed collapse, inspect all mattress support fin tabs and pockets for breaks or cracks in the metal and welds. The fin tabs are inserted into pockets located near each of the bed's eight corners. Stop using damaged beds as bunks and contact the manufacturer or importer for repair or replacement.
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