Care & Independence COMFORT VALUE Series User manual

CONTENTS
1. Application
2. Safety
3. Sling Inspection (SWL)
4. Compatibility
5. Fitting
6. Washing Your Sling
7. Decontamination and Infection Control
8. CE Declaration of Conformity
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any liability for accident or damage should these instructions not be followed. In the event of any doubt, please contact us.
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USER GUIDE
COMFORT VALUE Range
Recline Sling (CVR)
ISSUE DATE: 06-02-20
VERSION: UG/CVR-EN01
STATUS: APPROVED
AUTHORISED BY:
Technical Director
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K.YOUNG

USER GUIDE: COMFORT VALUE Recline Sling (CVR)
UG/CVR-EN01
1. APPLICATION
The COMFORT VALUE Recline sling (CVR) is designed as an in-chair sling and may also be used as a general-
purpose transfer sling. It can be used in both wet and dry environments as well as being suitable for
amputees (above knee, single and bilateral). Attachment type: loop fixing.
2. SAFETY
•Only people trained and assessed as competent should ever use hoists and slings.
•CVR slings come in six sizes. Ensure that you select the correct size for the comfort and safety of
the person being transferred.
•Follow the wash care instructions carefully and never use bleach.
•Slings must be thoroughly examined for safety by a competent person every six months or more
frequently if the competent person deems it to be necessary.
•A chest support is available as an optional extra.
•Further guidance is available about sling safety via www.careandindependence.com
3. SLING SWL INSPECTION
3.1 Care & Independence slings are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed BS EN 10535:2006
Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons.
3.2 The maximum weight load is 200kg.
3.3 Slings should be inspected prior to use and after washing. The sling should be checked for the
following:
•Stitching becoming undone, frayed, broken with special attention to the critical points such
as tape attachment and lifting loops.
•Any signs of damage to the fabric such as tearing undue wear or miss-shaped
•Signs of discolouring or bleaching of the material
•All the label clearly legible
•All parts of the sling complete
4. COMPATIBILITY
4.1 Care & Independence slings have been manufactured to work with most of the major hoist
manufacturers’equipment. A compatibility statement is available on request.
4.2 A risk assessment must be completed before using the sling, even if the hoist and sling is provided
from the same manufacturer.
5. FITTING THE SLING (User in supine position)
i. Roll User away from you onto their side. Ensure they cannot fall by raising a cot
side or there is someone to stop them falling off the bed.
ii. Place half the sling over User’s back lining up the sling at the back of the knee
with the darts at the hip.
iii. Tuck pommel between Users knees.
iv. Roll up the remaining half of sling (ensuring tapes are tucked into the roll) and
tuck beneath the User.
v. Roll patient back towards you and pull through the rolled-up sling then roll the
user onto their back.
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USER GUIDE: COMFORT VALUE Recline Sling (CVR)
UG/CVR-EN01
6. WASHING YOUR SLING
6.1 For general cleaning where, cross infection is not an issue, and to maximise the life of your sling,
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 as they will fade and weaken the fabric.
6.2 Air dry, cabinet dry or tumble dry on a cool cycle (below 60°C). Do not tumble dry on a hot setting,
place on hot pipes, heaters or near a flame.
6.3 Do not iron your slings.
7. DECONTAMINATION AND INFECTION CONTROL
7.1 For good hygiene, we recommend that slings are not shared. If you need to hoist more than one
person, it is strongly recommended that each person is allocated their own sling.
7.2 DOH guidance HSG95/18 recommends washing at 71°C for not less than 3 minutes plus 8 minutes
for mixing to achieve decontamination. Please refer to the guidance for full details.
Lower wash temperature will increase the life of the slings.
8. CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The CVR sling is designed by and manufactured by Care & Independence Ltd. Care & Independence
are a UK manufacturer registered with MHRA as a Class 1 Medical Device Manufacturer and meet the
essential requirements set out in Annex 1 of the Medical Device Directive 93/42EEC.
CE EU93-42
NOTE: A one year warranty is offered on manufacturing and/or material faults only.
Thread tape loops through the
corresponding pommel loop.
Repeat on the other side.
Attach sling to hoist as normal.
As a guide, we suggest starting with a short
shoulder/long leg position, however it is
recommended the care plan is followed.
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