Arjo Stretcher Slings User manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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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 2019.
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.
Foreword
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
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Customer Support
If you require further information, please contact your local Arjo representative. The contact information
is located at the end of this IFU.
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WARNING Means: Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury
to you or to others.
CAUTION Means: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to all or parts of the
system or equipment.
NOTE Means: This is important information for the correct use of this system or equipment.
Contents
Foreword .............................................................2
Customer Support ...................................................2
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Patient/Resident Assessment .................................3
Expected Service Life .............................................3
Safety Instructions...............................................4
Safety Practises ......................................................4
Parts Designation ................................................5
Preparations ........................................................5
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After every use ........................................................5
Sling Selection.....................................................6
Transfer/Transport/Toileting.....................................6
Bathing ....................................................................6
Allowed Combinations.........................................6
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Loop Attachment & Detachment..........................
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Applying the Sling................................................
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Removing the Sling ...........................................10
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Cleaning and Disinfection..................................11
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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
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Label on the Sling..............................................14
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Intended Use
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a patient/resident in a supine position. This
product is intended for assisted lateral transfer
of patients/residents with limited ability to move.
The Stretcher Sling should be used together
with Arjo lift devices and Arjo stretcher frames
in accordance with the Allowed Combinations
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Product MAA1152 made of Mesh material is also
intended for bathing.
Stretcher Flites is intended for assisted lateral
transfer of patients/residents with limited ability
to move while using a patient/resident transfer
lifter, under the supervision of trained nursing
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period only, and, by nature of their design, must
be treated as a disposable and patient/resident
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together with Arjo lift devices in accordance with
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Stretcher Flites must not be used to support a
resident while bathing or showering.
Stretcher Flites are disposable product and
cannot be washed.
The Stretcher Sling/Stretcher Flites shall only
be used by appropriately trained caregivers with
adequate knowledge of the care environment,
and in accordance with the instructions outlined in
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The Stretcher Sling/Stretcher Flites is intended to
be used in hospital environments, nursing homes,
other healthcare facilities and home care.
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Patient/Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess
each patient/resident according to the following
criteria prior to use:
• Patient/resident is passive
• Might be almost completely bed ridden
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• Totally dependent on the caregiver
• Physically demanding for the caregiver
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary
goal
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The right type and size of slings should be used
after proper assessment of each resident’s size,
condition and the type of lifting situation.
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria
an alternative equipment/system shall be used.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of Stretcher Sling/
Stretcher Flites is the maximum period of useful
life.
The expected life of the sling is dependent on
the actual use conditions. Therefore, before use,
always make sure that the sling does not show
any sign of fraying, tearing or other damage and
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not use the sling.
The expected service life of the Stretcher Sling/
Stretcher Flites:
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Shelf Time:
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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 injury, never wash a Flites. A Flites
is only intended for “single patient use”.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always assess the patient
prior to use.
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 falling, ensure that the user weight
is lower than the safe working load for all
products or accessories being used.
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, keep the equipment away
from sun/UV-light. Exposure to sun/UV-light
can weaken the material.
Safety Practises
• At any time, if the patient becomes agitated, stop
transferring/transporting and safely lower the
patient.
• Patient with spasm can be lifted, but great care
should be taken to support the patient’s legs.
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
medical device manufacturer or the distributor. In
the European Union, the user should also report the
serious incident to the Competent Authority in the
member state where they are located.
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Parts Designation
Preparations
Before First Use (6 steps)
1. Check all parts of the sling, see section “Parts
Designation” on page 5. If any part is missing
or damaged - Do NOT use the sling.
2. Read this IFU thoroughly.
3. Check that the sling is clean.
4. Choose a designated area where the IFU should be
kept and easily accessible at all times.
5. Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of a
patient emergency.
6. For questions, contact your local Arjo
representative for support.
NOTE
Arjo recommends the name of the patient is
written on the sling care label to avoid cross
contamination between patients.
Before Every Use (7 steps)
1. 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.
2. Check the allowed combinations against the sling,
spreader bar and lift, see “Allowed Combinations”
on page 6.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always make sure to inspect
the equipment prior to use.
3. Check all parts of the sling, see “Parts
Designation” on page 5. If any part is missing
or damaged - Do NOT use the sling. Check for:
• fraying
• loose stitching
• thread breakage
• tears
• fabric holes
• soiled fabric
• damaged loops
• unreadable or damaged label
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in this
IFU.
4. Check that the sling is clean. If the sling is
not clean see”Cleaning and Disinfection” on
page 11.
5. Always check the washing symbol on the Flites
label. If the Flites has been washed, throw the
Flites away. See “Flites – Do NOT wash” on
page 11.
6. If this symbol appears, do NOT use the
Flites. The Flites label indicates it has been
washed.
7. Before using the sling, read the lift IFU for transfer,
transport and bathing.
After every use
If the patient is leaving the hospital, throw away the
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1. Sling label (located on the outside of the sling)
2. Do not wash label (On Flites only, located on the
outside of the sling)
3. Strap with loops
4. Commode hole (certain slings only)
5. Foot end
6. Head end
Example of slings. Not all models are represented.
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