Etac immedia MultiGlide Glove User manual

Instruction for use
MultiGlide Glove
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Illustrations
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General
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
Intended purpose
Intended environment
The MultiGlide Glove is an effective low-friction aid for use
in minor manual handling, adjusting users in lying or seated
position, moving users higher up in the bed and when checking
pressure-relieving side pillows and mattresses.
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 Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 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 modifications. If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certification 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.
Expected lifetime: The device has an expected service life of 1
to 2 years under normal use. The service life of the device varies
depending on usage frequency, loads and how often and how it
is washed.
For further information on the Etac transfer range,
see www.etac.com.
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device,
incidents should be reported to your local dealer and the
national competent authority in a timely manner. The local
dealer will forward information to manufacturer.
Symbols in general
Washing
Do not bleach
Tumbledry
Iron
Do not dryclean
Medical device
Disinfect / Wipe off
Never leave on the floor
Risk of sliding down
Keep out of the sun
Read the user manual
Warning
Production year, month
and day
Batch no./Lot no.
User mass limit =
maximum rated load
The product can be
scrapped according to
national regulations
Manufacturer
CE -marking
Keep dry
Non sterile
Article number

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Practical handling
The MultiGlide Glove is worn on the hand. The glove can also be
folded for use as a small glide sheet.
Positioning
Use
The MultiGlide Glove is an effective low-friction device which
can be used in minor manual handling and to adjust the user’s
position.
The MultiGlide Glove is worn on the hand. Glide the MultiGlide
Glove carefully in under the user. By rolling the weight over
on the hand with the MultiGlide Glove (the “rocking the boat”
principle), the carer can help the user to move/adjust his/her
position. As examples: adjusting the hips, shoulder, and
extremities (Illustration 1).
If the user needs to be moved higher up in the bed, two carers
(each wearing a MultiGlide Glove on the hand closest to the
bed) slide the hand with the MultiGlide Glove under the user’s
shoulder blades. Then, standing with one foot forward and using
a Sling or OneManSling under the user’s hips/rear, the carers
can move the user higher up (using only weight transference).
The MultiGlide Glove can also be used when the carer
needs to test pressure-relieving side pillows and mattresses
(Illustration 3).
The “5 smiles” technique:
To ensure the most comfortable position (seated or lying), it is
imperative that the carers remove any tension occurring on the
skin when the user’s head or feet are raised.
First Smile: move and reposition the pillow (Illustration 4)
Second and third Smile: relieve the skin tension under the
shoulders (Illustration 5) on each side. Use the Immedia
MultiGlide glove and place the gloved hand under the user and
slowly move it down towards the bed end.
Fourth and fifth Smile: Relieve the skin tension under the legs
(Illustrations 6) one leg at the time.
Use the Immedia MultiGlide glove and place the gloved hand
under the buttocks and slowly move it towards the bed end.

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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.
Remember to use the user’s resources.
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.
There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never leave
the user alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave a 4WayGlide Mattress LPL or NylonSheet
on the floor.
Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that
the assistive product can be used for the intended
user and, in combination with other devices, is safe
for both user and carers.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Material:
100% nylon
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time
it is used.
Check that seams and fabric are not damaged.
Never try to repair a product yourself.
Never use a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Do not add fabric conditioner
Can be wiped with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level
between 5-9, or a 70% disinfection solution.
Material and cleaning
Special features

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