EasyCare Oxford Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Comfort Access Padded Sling (with Head Support)
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative languages, contact your
authorised service provider.

Introduction
The Oxford® Comfort Access Padded sling with head support has been designed specically to facilitate the
toileting process, allowing easy access to clothing. For use in conjunction with a 4-point positioning cradle,
the patented Securi3 clip system ensures no inadvertent detachment of the sling. It is not a general purpose
sling and will only suit approximately 25% of clients.
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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Cross over the leg straps and attach to the 4-point
cradle using the leg strap attachment points.
Raise the hoist and attach the shoulder straps to
the 4-point cradle using the shoulder attachment
points (see diagram opposite).
NOTE: The hoist may move towards the client.
Place the sling down the back of the client and
position just beneath the shoulder blades and
above the belt line. Attach the buckle strap
around the front of the client. There is no need
for the buckle strap to be tight. The buckle strap
is a positioning mechanism and not a restraint.
NOTE: Padding behind the buckle straps
does not need to overlap.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
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Raise the client’s leg and feed the leg strap
under and up between the legs. Ensure that the
sling fabric is not twisted or creased under the
thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
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PLEASE NOTE:
1. The client’s posture can be altered by pushing down on the 4-point cradle pivot handle (see above).
2. Attach Securi3 clips to the cradle as described above.
3. Ensure all green safety loops are visible before lifting.
Leg Strap
Attachment Points Shoulder Strap
Attachment Point
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Point
When tted to the patient, the sling is connected to the
4 point cradle by using the Securi3 clip system (step by
step guide as follows). To remove, simply reverse this
procedure.
SECURI3 CLIP SYSTEM
Position the head support around the back of
the client’s head. Attach the head support strap
buckle and adjust the strap and buckle until the
client’s head is comfortably supported.
Raise the hoist to the required height. When
reseating the client, apply light pressure on
the client’s thigh(s) to ensure good posture is
maintained.
NOTE: The thigh straps positioned on the leg
supports
and the aperture are designed to
provide additional
support for the client if
required. Adjust to suit client com
fort.
NOTE: This sling is not recommended for use
from a lying position.
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Fitting the Sling to the 4-Point Cradle
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SIZE SAFE WORKING LOAD
PAEDIATRIC (BROWN) 500Ibs / 227kg
SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg
LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) 500Ibs / 227kg
Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
Sizing & Safe Working Load
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
This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745.
End of Life Disposal
Slings and associated material accessories should be sorted as combustible waste in accordance
with local or national regulations.
For more information on sling dimensions, please contact us. For guidance on sling application,
visit www.oxfordslingselector.co.uk.
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.

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