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OCTOPUS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The THOMASHILFEN Octopus is a positioning harness designed for children and adults weighing between 30 – 80 kg (66.1 – 176.4 lb) and suitable for GMFCS Level I-III. It is recommended for quick vehicle changes and everyday use, providing stability and support without restriction.

Specifications:

Weight Range: 30 – 80 kg (66.1 – 176.4 lb)
Body Height: 130 - 185 cm (51.2 - 72.8 inches)
7-point seat vest dimensions: 34 x 42 cm (13.4 x 16.5 inches)
Base back part dimensions: 34 x 84 cm (13.4 x 33.1 inches)

Key Features:

Safety: Must be used with the vehicle's 3-point safety belt. Includes a rescue hammer with a belt cutter for emergencies.
Design: The harness includes a 7-point seat vest, crotch strap, and lockable belt buckles to prevent accidental unbuckling.
Comfort: Padded vest ensures an upright sitting posture, preventing forward or sideways tilting due to weak muscle tone.
Adaptability: Can be used with booster seats and is suitable for various vehicle seats, including single seats and benches.

Accessories:

Belt extension set for bucket seats.
Headrest for lateral support, adjustable for height.

Usage Recommendations:

Ideal for individuals with muscular functional limitations, postural instability, weak muscle tone, hyperactivity, perceptual disorders, autism, mental disabilities, and obesity.
Recommended for quick vehicle changes, such as school taxis or transport for the disabled.

Important Note: The Octopus is classified as a medical device for positioning, not a safety harness. The vehicle's safety harness must always be worn over the Octopus for additional safety.

Catalog excerpts

30 – 80 kg / 66.1 – 176.4 lb GMFCS Level I-III OCTOPUS Positioning harness for children & adult

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THOMASHILFEN OCTOPUS BELT GUIDE The belt system is equipped with a base back part incl. belt, which can be easily guided and fastened behind the backrest of the car seat. If a rehab car seat does not (no longer) fit, but the 3-point belt offers far too little support, the THOMASHILFEN Octopus positioning harness provides safety. It offers children and adults stable hold and support without restriction. Lockable belt buckles prevent dangerous unbuckling during the ride. 3-point belt ensures safety ALWAYS use in combination with the vehicle‘s 3-point safety belt BELT BUCKLES Seven lockable belt...

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THOMASHILFEN Octopus All details online: www.thomashilfen.com/octopus 7-point seat vest offers seating comfort and optimum support for an upright positioning of the upper body Crotch strap prevents slipping forward and backward in the seat and ensures a good pelvic position; strap can be removed if necessary Can be used with almost all vehicle seats – also single seats, benches and with booster seats (belt extension optional) Always including rescue hammer with belt cutter and several keys to lock the belt buckles Belt extension set, if the vehicle seat (bucket seat) does not have an opening...

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