Care & independence Comfort value deluxe User manual

ISSUE DATE: 120/10/21

VERSION: UG/CVDELUXE-EN03

STATUS: APPROVED

AUTHORISED BY: Technical Director

……………………………..

J. ASH

CVD: COMFORT VALUETM Deluxe

CVD-HB: COMFORT VALUETM Deluxe Highback

THIS USER GUIDE IS APPLICABLE

FOR THE FOLLOWING

COMFORT VALUETM DELUXE SLINGS:

Sling Model:

Serial Number:

User Name:

The sling model and serial number

are located on the label on the reverse of the sling.

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Care & Independence Ltd is a UK manufacturer registered

with MHRA as a Class 1 Medical Device Manufacturer and

this sling is a Class 1 medical device as defined in Article

51, Annex VIII Rule 1 of the Medical Device Regulation

2017/745.

COMFORTVALUEMslings are designed and manufactured

to meet or exceed BS EN 10535:2006 for the transfer of

disabled persons. GLOVETM slings are designed and

manufactured by Care & Independence, a certified

ISO9001:2015 organisation.

Declaration

Care & Independence Ltd, declares under its sole

responsibility that the aforementioned products to which

this declaration relates, and which bear the CE marking,

are in conformity with the applicable requirements of EU

regulation 2017/745 as transposed in the laws of the

Member States.

EU2017/745

·Wash gently at 40°C. Use a mild soap solution

or a non-biological detergent without

bleaching additives.

·Do not add bleach or stain removers.

·Air dry, cabinet dry or tumble dry on a cool

cycle (below 60°C). Do not tumble dry on a

hot setting.

·Do not place on hot pipes or heaters. Keep

away from flames.

·Do not iron.

40o

A copy of these instructions should be

provided to the person(s) laundering the sling.

1. GENERAL

1.1 WARRANTY:The COMFORT VALUETM slings

covered in this User Guide have been

awarded a THREE YEAR WARRANTY. Any

manufacturing defect will be rectified free

of charge. Product damage through wear

and tear, neglect or accidental damage is

not covered by the warranty.

1.2. COMPATIBILITY:Care & Independence slings

have been manufactured to work with most

of the major hoist manufacturers’

equipment. A compatibility statement is

available on request.

LIFE

2. SLING SAFETY

2.1 GENERAL:

2.1.1. Only competent persons should ever use

hoists and slings.

2.1.2 A risk assessment must be completed

before using the sling, even if the hoist and

sling is provided from the same

manufacturer.

2.1.3 It is essential that the sling is fit for purpose;

the correct size and type of sling for an

individual is essential to ensure the safety

and comfort of the person being

transferred.

2.1.4 Product care and inspection instructions

should be followed at all times.

2.1.5. No sling must ever be used to lift more

than its rated load (see label).

2.1.6. The intended sling and hoist combination

should be compatible.

2.1.7 If there is any doubt about sling safety,

remove the sling from use until checked

and authorised for use by a competent

person.

2.2 SLING INSPECTION:

2.2.1 Care & Independence recommend pre-use

sling checks by a competent person.

2.2.2 Slings are Class One Medical Devices and

are subject to Lifting Operations and Lifting

Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

Examinations. A LOLER examination may

only be conducted by a person trained and

qualified to do so. Space is provided on the

sling label to record LOLER details.

4. PRODUCT CARE

4.1 GENERAL CARE:

4.1.1 Repeated washing may lead to sling

deterioration. Care & Independence

strongly recommend replacing the sling at

the first signs of wear or damage, as

opposed to after a specified time frame.

4.1.2 Each sling is marked with its maximum

wash temperature.

4.1.3 Discolouration to some materials or fading

labels may occur as a result of laundering.

NOTE: It is a health & safety requirement

that the sling label must be legible

throughout the sling’s working lifetime.

3. DAMAGED OR FAULTY SLINGS

Care & Independence have a strict Returns &

Repair Procedure to ensure the safety of all

involved.

Please do not send slings and bathing products

back without completing the Return/Repair form.

4.2 WASHING THE SLING:Every sling is marked with

its maximum wash temperature. Close hook

& loop fastenings before laundering to

prevent damage to the fabric and webbing.

4.3 DECONTAMINATION:

Slings can withstand a strong

decontamination routine but regular use

may impair the lifespan of the sling.

·Sling Care Instruction Guide (includes

decontamination advice).

·Returns & Repair Procedure

FURTHER INFORMATION:Available to download from our website

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FURTHER INFORMATION

6. FITTING THE SLING

6.2 POSITIONING A USER BACK INTO A CHAIR

Before you start, check that the sling is in safe and clean condition and is the appropriate size and model for the

person to be transferred. There are a variety of ways to use and adjust this sling, so please read carefully.

6.1.1

i. With label facing outwards,

slide the sling down to the

base of the spine, keeping it

centrally aligned.

6.1.2

i. Bring the leg sections around

the hips

ii. Feed them under and up

between the thighs.

6.1.3

i. Feed leg links through modesty

strap.

ii. Feed leg lift strap on outside of

thigh through leg link.

iii. Attach leg straps to the hoist

first then shoulder straps.

iv. Check for snagging.

v. Complete the transfer.

6.1 IN A SEATED POSITION

To assist guidance into the chair,

a preferred technique is to use

your body weight from the front,

pushing on the bottom of the leg

lift straps, as the user lowers into

the chair.

Available to download from our website

·Sling Pre-Check

Inspection Guide

·Loop Attachment Guide

·Sling Sizing Guide

To prevent falls, always roll a person towards yourself, a wall or a bed rail.

6.3.4

Feed the leg sections under the

thighs and between the user’s

legs.

6.3 FROM A SUPINE POSITION

6.3.5

i. Feed the leg links with the

modesty strap as appropriate

(see 6.1.3).

ii. Pass the leg lift straps through

the leg links.

6.3.6

i. Raise the bed to a seated

position.

ii. Attach leg lifts then shoulder

lift straps to the hoist

spreader bar.

iii. After checking nothing is

snagged, complete the

transfer.

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6.3.1

i. Roll the user onto their side.

ii. Fold sling in half lengthways

with the label on the inside.

iii. Position the sling with the top

of the aperture aligned with

the user’s coccyx and the

centre of the sling in

alignment with the user’s

spine.

6.3.3

i. Roll the user onto their

opposite side.

ii. Unfurl the sling beneath the

user.

iii. Reposition user onto their

back with sling now spread

out fully underneath them.

6.3.2

i. Fold the uppermost section

over the user like a blanket.

ii. Tuck the remaining sling

material under the user,

ensuring straps are tucked in.

Integral Head support

Shoulder Lift Strap

(3 loops)

Leg Lift Strap

(3 loops)

Leg Support

Label

Leg Link Modesty Link

Standard Model

Highback Model

5. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLING

5.1 THE DELUXE-STYLE SLING

5.2 SLING LABELS EXPLAINED

LOLER Thorough Examination Record

NEXT TE DATE DUE

EXAMINERS NAME

TE DATE

DISINFECTION GUIDANCE

Model

Size

Order code

Year of Manufacture

RECOMMENDED WASHING

40oPRE-USE CHECKS

NAME:

MULTI-USER DISCLAIMER

5.2.2 LOLER RECORD

Printed label sewn onto back of

sling. Convenient to record the

sling’s LOLER checks

5.2.3 PRODUCT INFORMATION

Woven label sewn onto back of

sling. Contains serial number,

Health & Safety Regulation

Compliance mark, Maximum

Load Capacity and QR code.

5.2.4 QUALITY TAG (Disposable)

Attached to the side of the

sling. Shows factory quality

control approvals. Reverse

side is Union flag.

5.2.1 SLING INFORMATION

Printed label sewn onto back of

sling. Provides useful information

such as Sling Model Type,

Washing instructions, Pre-Use

Checks and a space to write

User’s name. A QR code is also

featured that once scanned leads

direct to product webpage where

support resources are available.

There are four labels associated with each sling.

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Slidesheet

material

7. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE

SCAN SLING LABEL QR CODE FOR;

·Product information

·User Guide

·Fitting video

·Sling Care Instruction Guide

·Sling Pre-Check Inspection Guide

·Sling Sizing Guide

·Expert advice

·Full support

6.4 LOOP STRAP - LEG SUPPORT CONFIGURATION

Free product training is also offered.

Please contact us for further

information.

·Faded label replacement

·Sling repair

·LOLER examinations

Unit 3, Telford Business Centre, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD

T. 033 012 80808 E. [email protected]

Monday - Friday 08.30 -17.00

www.careandindependence.com

Provides a comfortable

and secure sitting

position with the legs

parallel.

RECOMMENDED

Not using the modesty

link allows the knees to

part, giving better

hygiene access.

Ideal for people who

normally sit with their

legs apart.

OPTIONAL - ONLY TO BE USED FOLLOWING A RISK ASSESSMENT

6.5.2 DIVIDED LEG WITHOUT MODESTY LINK

Cross the leg sections

over each other to create

a hammock, feeding the

leg lift straps into the leg

link straps.

NOTE: Modesty link is not

required for

hammocking.

IDEAL FOR ABOVE-KNEE AMPUTEES - SUBJECT TO RISK ASSESSMENT

6.5.3 HAMMOCKED

6.5.1 DIVIDED LEG WITH MODESTY LINK

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Contents of this publication are intended as a guide only. Although due care and attention has been given to ensure that instructions are accurate and

correct, in case of doubt, please refer to your prescribing clinician or contact the Care & Independence team on 033 012 80808. Care & Independence Ltd

reserve the right to modify, add or delete details and is under no obligation to notify the user of amendment. All data is correct at time of printing.

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