Arjo SARA PLUS User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Sara Plus Active Slings
04.SG.00-INT1_5 •02/2020

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WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied documents
before using the product. Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use.
Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2020.
As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.
The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of Arjo.
Contents
Foreword ............................................................. 2
Customer Support ....................................................2
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,QWHQGHG8VH ....................................................... 3
Patient/Resident Assessment ..................................3
Expected Service Life ..............................................3
Safety Instructions............................................... 4
Safety Practises .......................................................4
Parts Designation ................................................ 4
Preparations ........................................................ 4
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After every use .........................................................5
Select Sling Size.................................................. 5
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Sling Selection..................................................... 5
Transfer....................................................................5
Allowed Combinations......................................... 
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Clip Attachment & Detachment............................ 
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Cord Attachment & Detachment.......................... 
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Applying the Sling................................................ 
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Apply the Walking and Standing Sling................. 8
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Removing the Sling ........................................... 10
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Cleaning and Disinfection.................................. 11
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Cleaning Instruction for the Wipedown Sling
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Flites – Do NOT wash ............................................11
Cleaning Chemicals ...............................................11
Disinfection.............................................................11
Care and Preventive Maintenance .................... 12
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When Soiled, Stained and Between Patients.........12
Storage...................................................................12
Service and Maintenance.......................................12
Troubleshooting................................................. 13
7HFKQLFDO6SHFL¿FDWLRQV .................................... 14
Parts and Accessories....................................... 14
Label on the Sling.............................................. 15
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Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment. Please read this Instructions For Use (IFU) thoroughly!
Arjo will not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a result of any
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Intended Use
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transfer and rehabilitation of patients/residents with
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Active Flites has been designed to support hospital or
care facility patients/residents while using a patient/
resident transfer lifter, under the supervision of trained
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period only, and, by nature of their design, must be
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7KHActive Sling / Active Flites should be used together
with Arjo lift devices in accordance with the Allowed
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(IFU)7KHActive Sling / Active Flites shall only be
used by appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, it’s common
practices and procedures and in accordance with the
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Patient/Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
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patient/resident according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• Patient/resident sits in wheelchair
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proper assessment of each patient/resident’s size,
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Expected Service Life
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before use, always make sure that product does not
show any signs of fraying, tearing or other damage
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- 5 years, Active Sling / Active Flites
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Parts Designation
 Waist part
 Sling label (located on the outside)
 Attachment loop for cord (mid section)
 Support belt (hook and loop)
 Strap (between the legs)
 Attachment strap
 Attachment clip
 Buckle (body)
 Attachment loop for cord
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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is
not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the user
weight is lower than the safe working load
for all products or accessories being used.
WARNING
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is only intended for “single patient use”.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never let the patient smoke
when using the sling. The sling can catch
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WARNING
To avoid injury, only store the equipment for
a short period of time. If stored longer than
stated in the IFU, it can cause weakness
and breakage in the material.
WARNING
To avoid injury, keep the equipment away
from sun/UV-light. Exposure to sun/UV-light
can weaken the material.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always assess the patient
prior to use.
Safety Practises
At any time, if the patient becomes agitated, stop
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Serious incident
If a serious incident occurs in relation to this medical
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or patient should report the serious incident to the
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the European Union, the user should also report the
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Preparations
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NOTE
Arjo recommends the name of the patient is
written on the sling care label to avoid cross
contamination between patients.
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 Patient assessment must always determine the
methods used in everyday care, see “Intended
Use” on page 3
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
to select the correct sling size according to
the IFU.
 Check the allowed combinations against the
sling and lift, see “Allowed Combinations” on
page 6
WARNING
To avoid injury, always make sure to inspect
the equipment prior to use.
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Designation” on page 4,IDQ\SDUWLVPLVVLQJ
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• fraying
• loose stitching
• tears
• fabric holes
• soiled fabric
• damaged clips/buckles
• unreadable or damaged label
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in this
IFU.
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not clean see “Cleaning and Disinfection” on
page 12
 Always check the washing symbol on the Flites
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FlitesDZD\6HH“Flites – Do NOT wash” on
page 12.
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After every use
If the patient is leaving the hospital, throw away the
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and general physique needs to be taken into
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overlapping the support belt.
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