Etac Immedia BedString User manual

Instruction for use
BedString
IMM1029_IFU.Version6.2018-12-17
Positioning Sitting
Sit to stand
Special solutions
Support
Transfer horizontal
Transfer sitting
Positioning Horizontal

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Illustrations
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Intended use
Intended environment
BedString is a bed strap with handles sewn alternately on both
sides. A self-supportive user can pull him/herself up/down
to/from a seated and lying position.
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the
products, please read this manual carefully.
The person described as “the user” in this “Instruction for Use”
is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carers
are the people who manoeuvre the product.
This symbol appears alongside the text in the
manual. It draws the reader’s attention to points at
which there may be a risk to the health and safety
of the user or carer.
These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1
products in the European Council Directive MDD 93/42/EEC on
medical devices.
At Etac we strive to continually improve our products and
therefore we reserve the right to make changes to products
without prior warning. All measurements given on illustrations
and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot be
held liable for errors and defects.
The information given in this manual, including
recommendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply
to special orders and modications. If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certication and Etac warranty will not be
valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing
defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
For further information on the Etac transfer range,
see www.etac.com.
The product can be scrapped in accordance with national
regulations.
General
Symbols in general
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
Washing pH level Read the user manual
User mass limit =
maximum rated load
Do not bleach Wipe off Warning
The product can be
scrapped according to
national regulations
Tumbledry Never leave on the oor
Production year, month
and day Manufacturer
Iron Risk of sliding down Batch no./Lot no.
Class 1 - European
Council Directive MDD
93/42/EEC on medical
devices
Do not dryclean Keep out of the sun

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Practical handling
Fit BedString to the bed frame or the foot end of the bed using
the loop, so that BedString provides the optimal pull and direction
for the user.
Positioning
Use
The user grasps the handles closest to his/her hands with the
arms outstretched. The user can pull him/herself up and can
change his/her grasp as necessary. BedString’s functional
handles are comfortable and rm to hold on to.

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Notice
Always check the product before use and after washing.
Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs
of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
Read these instructions carefully.
It is important that carers receive instruction in manual
handling. Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further
information, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques.
Encourage the user to assist where possible.
To ensure that the user feels safe and that every manual handling
is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
Never leave the product on the oor.
Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that
the assistive product can be used for the individual
user and, in combination with other devices, that
it is safe for the user and carers.
Do not use the product as a sling.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Material:
Polyester, nylon or 100% cotton.
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time
it is used, and especially after washing.
Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.
Never try to repair a product yourself.
Never use a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Do not use fabric softener.
This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent
with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution.
Material and cleaning
Special features

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Products and accessories
Article no. Product Description Size (mm)
IM429 BedString w/handles W85xL1700
IM991001 BedString W50xL1800

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Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:
Manual transfer aids with high or low friction:
Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer:
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.If the customer
makes adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not
predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE certication and Etac
warranty will not be valid.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing
defects, provided that the product is used correctly. Before
taking a product into service always conduct a risk assessment
according to national and/or local legislation.
First inspection:
• Is the packaging intact?
• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no.
and product description.
• Check that Short Instruction is enclosed – updated
User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from
www.etac.com or contact Etac Customer Service or your
local distributor.
• Check the label on the product - does it include article no.,
product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions
and supplier name?
Periodic Inspection:
• Make sure that your Manual transfer system is always in
perfect condition.
• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles,
buckles.
• If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must be
removed from service immediately.
Service information
Visual inspection/Check the product:
Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching,
handles, buckles are intact/faultless.
Mechanical load or stress/Test handles:
Pull hard on the handles in opposite directions
and check the material, seams and stitching.
Test buckles:
Lock the buckle and pull in opposite directions,
check the buckle and the stitching.
Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices
The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations
Read the
User Manual
Stability test:
Try to bend the product and verify that it feels
rm, stable and solid.
Test low/high friction:
Place the product on a rm surface or a bed, place
your hands on the material and test the friction
by pushing your hands down into the product.
Low friction – slides effortlessly
High friction – no sliding/movement
Inspection
Check
If in doubt, please contact Etac Customer Service or local
distributor for more information and guidance.
For more information about training and the use of these
products, contact the Etac transfer experts – www.etac.com.