EasyCare Joerns Oxford Quickfit Deluxe Operator's manual
User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Quickfit Deluxe Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative
languages, contact your authorised service provider.
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Quickfit Deluxe Slings
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Introduction
The Quickt Deluxe sling is a development of the standard Quickt design and is suitable for the vast
majority of patients. Contoured leg sections provide increased hip and thigh support and it can be used for
amputees following careful assessment.
Special Sling Orders
On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard specication are requested.
Please be advised, that aside of any model specic 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 HOISTS 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, aecting 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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Make sure the hand grips and seams are on the
outside of the sling. Feed the sling down the back
of the patient, leaving the commode aperture at
the base of the spine. Check the sling is square
across the shoulders.
Pass strap C up through strap B then repeat for
other leg using strap D through strap A.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
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Bring the longest leg piece stiener forward so
that it is parallel with the long bone of the thigh.
Ensuring that the leg piece is not twisted, take the
shortest leg piece stiener under and up between
the legs. Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
Cross strap A through strap B.
Check the sling is smooth under the pateient and
the position is comfortable. Move the hoist into
position and attach the leg straps to the spreader
bar using the coloured loops. This maintains the
patient in an upright sitting position. The lift may
move towards the patient as you do this. When
reseating the patient the hand grips may be used
to ensure a good posture.
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Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring
that the commode aperture is at the base of the
spine.
Cross leg strap A and B under and between the
legs and feed A through B. Feed C and D through
the long loops on A and B. Then proceed to attach
the sling to the spreader bar in the same way as
the sitting position.
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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
SIZE Quickt Deluxe
(Polyester)
Quickt Deluxe
(Net)
Quickt Deluxe
Padded (Poly)
QF Deluxe
Padded HS (Poly)
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
This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745.
For more information on sling dimensions, please contact us. For guidance on sling application,
visit www.oxfordslingselector.co.uk.
WARNING
Slings can suer 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.
Special Products and Service
Contact Us
Units 5 and 6 Lower Vicarage
Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 7RJ
T: 02380 420678
E: info@easycaresystems.co.uk
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