EasyCare Joerns Oxford Quickfit Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Quickfit Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative
languages, contact your authorised service provider.

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Quickfit Sling
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Introduction
The Oxford® Quickt sling is an easy to t general-purpose, sling with divided leg sections, designed to suit
around 85% of clients. The Quickt design has become one of the most recognised sling choices available
today. Available in a choice of material options.
Special Sling Orders
On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard specication are requested.
Please be advised, that aside of any model specic references, tting, washing and safety guidelines
remain applicable. If you are in any doubt, please contact your authorised Oxford service agent or Joerns
Healthcare directly.
Statement of Intended Use
A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate
the transfer of a patient. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed
under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and
lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer
and reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to using any
sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been
correctly determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact your authorised Oxford Service
Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of an Oxford sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing
instructions provided in the user guide. Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use
and patient weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommend that slings are
checked each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed
or broken slings are unsafe and must be discarded and replaced. It is a requirement under LOLER (Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) that slings are thoroughly checked and passed t
for use. For further advice, please contact your authorised Oxford Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
Serious Incident Reporting
In the event of a serious incident taking place during use of this product, a󰀨ecting the patient and/or care-
giver, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorised distributor. Should the incident take
place within the European Union (EU), it must also be reported to the local competent authority within the
member state.
WARNING
•OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift
products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specific guidance
on sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market
distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be
conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
•CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken
slings is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
•DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
•NEVER leave a patient unattended.
•DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.

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Quickfit Sling
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Ensure the sling positioning handles and label are
on the outside and feed the sling down the back
of the client, leaving the lower edge of the sling
body at the base of the spine. Check the sling is
square at the shoulders.
Move the hoist into position before crossing over
the leg straps and attaching to the hoist on the
front hooks of the spreader bar. An integrated
modesty loop on the leg section is also available
for increased patient dignity.
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Raise the client’s leg and carefully feed the leg
section under and up between the legs. Ensure
that the sling is positioned comfortably and not
twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this
procedure for the other leg.
Ensure the sling remains comfortable under
the legs and raise the hoist slightly if required
before attaching the shoulder straps to maintain
an upright seated position. The hoist may move
towards the client as you do this. When reseat-
ing the client, use the sling positioning handles
to help achieve a safe and comfortable position.
NOTE: Sling positioning handles are designed
for turning a patient only and must not be used
for lifting.
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Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
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Quickfit Sling
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GOLDEN RULE:
In order to achieve an upright seated position,
go long with the leg straps and short with the
shoulder straps.
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Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring
that the lower edge of the sling body is positioned
at the base of the spine.
NOTE: For added safety and support, Joerns
Healthcare recommend the use of a head support
when lifting from the oor.
Carefully feed the leg sections under and up
between the legs, ensuring that the sling is po-
sitioned comfortably and not twisted or creased
under the thigh. Cross the leg straps, using the
modesty loop if required and proceed to attach
the sling to the spreader bar in the same manner
as with the seated position.
NOTE: The longer you attach the shoulder
straps, the more reclined the client will be.
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The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the
more reclined the client will be.
IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT YOUR CLIENT’S
HEAD IS SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES
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Quickfit Sling
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Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
Sizing & Safe Working Load
SIZE Quickt
(Polyester)
Quickt
(Net)
Quickt
(Spacer)
Quickt Padded
(Polyester)
PAEDIATRIC (BROWN) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
For more information on sling dimensions, please contact us. For guidance on sling application,
visit www.oxfordslingselector.co.uk.
Key Symbols
The following symbols are used for the Oxford Full Back Sling.
This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745.
ATTENTION, consult accompanying documents.
Refer to the user instructions before use.
Certification mark indicating conformity with the applicable requirements for
products sold within Great Britain.
A point of contact between the non-European medical device manufacturer,
the national Competent Authorities (Ministry of Health) and Notified Bodies.
A unique device identification intended to provide single, globally harmonised
positive identification of medical devices through distribution and use.
Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.

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Quickfit Sling English
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Washing Instructions & Safety Checks
Machine wash at 85ºC.
DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
DO NOT dry clean.
85ºC
WARNING
Slings can su󰀨er damage during washing and drying and should be checked
carefully before each use. Scan QR code or click here for important sling safety
checks and information.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise
that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorised Oxford distributor or Joerns
Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
End of Life Disposal
Slings and associated material accessories should be sorted as combustible waste in accordance
with local or national regulations.

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Oxford®
Imbracature Quickfit Italiano
Istruzioni di lavaggio & Controlli di sicurezza
Lavatrice a 85ºC.
NON lavare con candeggina. La candeggina potrebbe danneggiare il materiale delle
imbracature e renderle pericolose all’utilizzo.
Asciugare in asciugatrice, all’aria aperta o temperature molto basse.
NON lavare a secco.
85ºC
AVVERTENZE
Le imbracature potrebbero danneggiarsi durante il lavaggio e l’asciugatura e
dovrebbero essere controllate con cura prima di ogni utilizzo. Scannerizza il QR
code o clicca qui per importanti controlli di sicurezza e informazioni.
NOTA BENE: Imbragature addizionali sono disponibili ad incontrare le singole esigenze dei
pazienti. Consigliamo di chiedere sempre il parere di un medico qualicato, un distributore Oxford
autorizzato oppure direttamente Joerns Healthcare per l’acquisto o l’utilizzo.
Fine vita del dispositivo
Le imbracature e gli accessori ad esse associati dovrebbero essere smatite come rifiuti
combustibili in conformità con le normative locali o nazionali

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