Some passengers with disabilities require support to keep them upright and safe. Others with challenging behaviours need control to prevent them from escaping from the vehicle seat and causing danger. Please review the product details below to help you choose the harness that is right for your circumstances.
The Range of Medifab Houdini Harnesses include:
• Houdini 13 Harness
• Houdini 22 Harness
• Houdini 27 Harness
• Houdini 28 Harness
• Houdini 31 Harness
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• Houdini vehicle harnesses are not classed as safety harness but as a medical device for postural support.
• Must be worn in conjunction with the vehicle safety belt. It is classed as a Disabled Persons Restraints for postural support and as a low risk medical device it carries the CE mark and complies with the requirements of MDD 93/42 EEC.
• It is advisable to carry out a risk assessment for each client in order to consider the problems involved and what the situation would be if the passenger is not wearing a special needs harness. Could they be in danger to themselves and to other passengers in that vehicle or even other drivers on the road if they are not safely seated during transit?
• The safety belt provided in the vehicle must always be worn over the top of our harness to comply with safety regulations unless they are exempt for medical reasons. The combination of the existing vehicle safety belt & the secondary harness offers added security for the passenger.
• The Houdini harnesses can be used with booster bases only, however cannot be used in conjunction with a booster seat which has a backrest on it.
| QUESTION | PRODUCT SUGGESTION |
|---|---|
| Does the client require a vehicle harness for Intellectual disability (to prevent escaping)? | Models: 13, 22, 27, 28 or 31. Use the shoulder cross strap to prevent the straps slipping off the shoulders if necessary. |
| Does the client require a vehicle harness for Physical disability (to provide additional posture support)? | Model 27 or 28. Enquire about a standard vehicle press-release buckle if necessary. |
| Which level of client motor skills or coordination (for clients requiring escape proof buckles) is best suited?
• Very fine
• Limited
• No fine motor skills |
• Very fine = Ask us regarding a custom upgrade to a magnetic release system
• Limited = Use the Metal Anti-Escape buckle (comes standard on Models 27, 28 and 31). The shoulder cross strap should be used in conjunction with the harness of choice.
• No fine motor skills = Ask for a standard vehicle press-release buckle if necessary.
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| Where is the harness going to be installed?
• Single seat (e.g. front seat of 1 person backrest)
• Bench seat
• Deep contoured single seat |
• Single seat = Models 13 or 27
• Bench seat = Models 22, 28 or 31
• Deep contoured single seat = Model 22 or 28
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| What vehicle is the harness going to be installed in?
• Taxi (e.g. for school travel)
• Multiple vehicles
• One vehicle only |
• Taxi = Models 22, 28 or 31
• Multiple vehicles = Model 22
• One vehicle only = Any vehicle harness from the range |
• Suitable for bench vehicle seats only, or in the case of ‘deep-bucket’ style single backrest seats
• Attaching straps go vertically around the rear of the seat it is installed on
• Full 5-point harness for good support (crotch strap between the legs doesn’t need to be used if not required)
• Access to rear of seat is necessary when installing
• Cross strap can be purchased for additional security of the shoulder straps (prevents the shoulder straps been pulled off)
• Gap required between seat and backrest
• Torso section can be put on individual while they are distracted in the home, classroom or care centre before walking to vehicle
• When walking to vehicle, the carer can hold the straps of the torso section for better management
• Can be used on single and bench seats
• 2-piece harness: torso section and seat strap (makes overall handling of individual easy)
• Can be used with booster ‘seat raiser’ cushions
• Suitable for bus, plane and taxi transport. (always get signed approval prior to plane travel)
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