Hillrom Liko UniversalSling User manual

Liko UniversalSling is a basic model which is designed to
adapt to the paent without individual adjustments and
is one of our most used slings.
The UniversalSling provides an upright sing posture
and supports the enre back up to the neck. If the paent
needs support for the head it is recommended to use a
high back sling, e.g. Original HighBack Sling Mod 200/210
or So Original HighBack Sling Mod 26. The paent’s arms
are held inside the sling. A properly ed and carefully
applied UniversalSling will give the paent an excellent
sense of safety, as well as a high degree of comfort.
Sizes
The UniversalSling is available in dierent sizes. It is
important to choose the correct size to achieve the highest
level of comfort and safety. A sling which is too large
increases the risk of the paent sliding out of it, while
one which is too small can cut into the groin and cause
discomfort.
For larger sizes, a combinaon with a twin bar 670 can be a
good choice.
Fabrics
The UniversalSling is available in dierent fabrics. Since the
UniversalSling is not usually le under the paent aer the
transfer, it is recommended to use the polyester design.
This fabric is durable and has low fricon making the sling
easy to apply and easy to remove.
In this document, the person being lied is referred to as the paent and the person helping is referred to as the caregiver.
Product Descripon
The UniversalSling is also available in net polyester. This
fabric is recommended when the sling is le in place aer
the transfer or when an airier alternave is desired.
For bathing and showering, a plasc-coated net design
is available, which is water permeable and can easily be
wiped. This material dries quickly and does not chill the
paent in the same way as a damp, absorbent fabric
would.
The sling’s li straps are always made of durable polyester
and are very secure.
Leg Supports
The UniversalSling is available with leg supports in several
dierent designs. Most common are leg supports with
reinforcements. The reinforcement provides high comfort,
equalizes pressure and prevents the sling from creasing
under the thighs.
So padded leg support (synthec sheepskin) is available
as an accessory. Universal sling with padded leg support
is suitable for paents who are especially sensive to
pressure.
Suitable lis
The UniversalSling can be used along with all of Liko’s
overhead and mobile lis. You can choose between the
overhead lis LikoGuard™, Likorall™, and Mulrall™ or
the mobile lis Golvo™, Viking™, Uno™, and Liko™ M220/
M230.
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Liko™ UniversalSling Mod. 000
Instrucons for Use
IMPORTANT!
Liing and transferring a paent always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instrucons for use for both the paent
li and liing accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the instrucons for use.
The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the liing accessories are suitable for the li used.
Exercise care and cauon during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible for the paent’s safety. You must be aware
of the paent’s ability to make it through the liing situaon. If something is unclear, contact the manufacturer or supplier.

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Table of Contents
Symbol Descripon ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Instrucons ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 5
Denions .................................................................................................................................................. 5
How to Aach a Sling to Dierent Sling Bars .............................................................................................. 6
How to aach a UniversalSling to a sling bar with 4 hooks (twin bars and cross bars) ............................... 7
Liing from a Sing Posion ...................................................................................................................... 8
Liing to a Sing Posion .......................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Sling in a Chair/Wheel chair ............................................................................................... 10
Liing from the Bed ................................................................................................................................... 10
Liing to the Bed ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing the Sling when Sing in Bed .................................................................................................... 11
Removing the Sling when Lying in Bed ...................................................................................................... 11
Fing Advice ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Dierent Ways of Connecng Leg Supports .............................................................................................. 12
The Paent does not Sit Well in the Sling – Why is This? .......................................................................... 12
Shortening Posion ................................................................................................................................... 13
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Overview Liko UniversalSling, Mod. 000, .................................................................................................. 14
Recommended Combinaons ................................................................................................................... 14

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These symbols can be found in this document and/or on the product.
Symbol descripon
Symbol Descripon
Warning. Used were extra care and aenon is needed.
Read instrucons for use before use
Read instrucons for use before use
CE mark
Legal manufacturer
Date of manufacturing
Ref number
Serial Number
Medical device
Do not dry clean
Do not iron
Tumble drying
Do not tumble dry
Washing
Symbol is always in combinaon with recommended temperature
in °C and °F.
Latex Free
Periodic inspecon
No not bleach
Line drying in shade
Facing Out Direcon upwards and symbol on outside of equipment.
Facing Out Symbol on outside of equipment.
(01) 0100887761997127
(11) Y Y MMD D
(21) 012345678910
GS1 Data Matrix Barcode that may contain following informaon.
(01) Global Trade Item Number
(11) Producon Date
(21) Serial Number

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Before liing, keep the following points in mind:
• A responsible person within your organizaon should decide on a case-by-case basis whether one or more caregivers are
needed.
• Ensure that the sling selected meets the paent’s needs with reference to model, size, fabric and design.
• The total maximum load for a li system is always determined by the product in the system with the lowest specied
maximum load.
• For safety and hygiene reasons, use individual slings.
• Plan the liing operaon so that it can be done as safely and smoothly as possible.
• Check that the liing accessory hangs vercally and can move freely.
• Although the Liko sling bars are equipped with latches, special cauon must be exercised. Before the paent is lied from
the underlying surface, but when the straps are fully extended, make sure the straps are correctly connected to the sling
bar hooks.
• Make sure the paent is sing securely in the sling before transferring to another locaon.
• Never li a paent higher o the underlying surface than is needed to complete the liing and transfer procedure.
• Never leave a paent unaended during a liing situaon.
• Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the liing/transfer operaon.
• Always work ergonomically. Use the paent’s ability to acvely parcipate in the operaons.
• When the sling is not being used, do not place in direct sun light.
Incorrect aachment of sling to slingbar may cause severe injury to the paent.
Manually turning the paent in bed may cause injuries to the caregiver.
Medical Device Class I Product
PATENT www.hillrom.com/patents
May be covered by one or more patents. See above Internet address.
The Hill-Rom companies are the proprietors of European, US, and other patents and pending patent applicaons.
Product Changes
Liko’s products undergo connuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior
noce. Contact your Hill-Rom representave for advice and informaon about product upgrades.
Design and Quality by Liko in Sweden
Liko is quality cered according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485.
Liko is also cered according to environmental standard ISO 14001.
Noce to Users and/or Paents in EU
Any serious incident that has occurred in relaon to the device, should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or paent is established.
Safety Instrucons
Before the sling is used the rst me, the date (year and month) should be marked on the label ”First Use” (placed under the
label ”Perform Inspecon”), please see the example below. The marking is made by cung the green threads in the relevant
squares. The threads are cut with one cut in the middle of the square. Do not cut o the threads completely - let the cut
thread ends remain.
Year
First Use
End of Use
Expected Life - 5 years
123456
7 8 9 10 11 12
Month
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Year
184490 rev 1
Example: February 2014 Cut the threads in the
middle of the square.
Year
First Use
End of Use
Expected Life - 5 years
123456
7 8 9 10 11 12
Month
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Year
184490 rev 1
Before First Use

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Check the sling before each use. Check the following points with regard to wear and damage:
• Fabric
• Straps
• Seams
• Suspension loops
Do not use damaged liing accessories.
If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
If the sling is used for bath or shower: Aer use in bath and shower situaons, the sling should be placed so that it dries as
soon as possible.
Washing Instrucons: Please see the sling’s product label and the aached appendix ”Care and Maintenance of Liko Slings”.
Periodic Inspecon
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspecons might be required if the products
are used or washed more oen than normal. See Liko’s protocol ”Periodic Inspecon Liko Texle Products”. For protocols
please contact your Hill-Rom representave.
Expected Life Time
If the product is made of green woven polyester fabric, the product has an expected life me of 5 years. If the product is
made of plasc coated net or grey net polyester, the product has an expected life me of 3 years. The expected life me is
based on 10 uses per day and washing once per week, according to washing instrucons. Hill-Rom recommends the product
be used only during its expected life me.
Recycling Instrucons
The enre product, including laths, padding material, etc. should be sorted as Combusble waste.
Hill-Rom evaluates and provides guidance to its users on the safe handling and disposal of its devices to aid in the prevenon
of injury, including, but not limited to: cuts, punctures of the skin, abrasions, and any required cleaning and disinfecon of
the medical device aer use and prior to its disposal. Customers should adhere to all federal, state, regional, and/or local laws
and regulaons as it pertains to the safe disposal of medical devices and accessories.
If in doubt, the user of the device shall rst contact Hill-Rom Technical Support for guidance on safe disposal protocols.
Denions
7
6
2
1
8
11
10
5
9
14
13
12
341. Product label
2 Label: Manufacturing year and month ( )
3. Label: Serial number
4. Label: Individual marking (Belongs to)
5 Label: Check and inspect (Perform Inspecon)
6. Label: The rst me the product is used (First Use)
7. Upper strap loop
8. Handle
9. Leg support
10. Shortening posion
11. Outer leg support loop
12. Lower edge
13. Centre back strap
14. Size marking
Care and Maintenance

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Sling bar Sling loops to sling bar hooks Correct
SlingGuard™
Universal
SlingGuard™Twin
Universal Twin
Cross-bar
Example: Misuse
How to aach a sling to dierent sling bars

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Liing from the Sing Posion
Place the sling behind the paent’s back with the product
label outwards. Fold up the lower edge of the sling around
your nger ps to facilitate guiding the sling into place.
Using the palm of your hand, push the lower edge of the
sling down to the level of the paent’s coccyx -this is very
important. Note: Correct posioning is facilitated if the
paent leans/is leaned forward slightly.
How to aach a UniversalSling to a sling bar with 4 hooks
(twin bars and cross bars)
Upper strap loops
Leg support loops
The illustraons 1, 2, and 3 shows a twin bar but this
also applies to a Cross-bar.
BB
AA
B
B
A
A1.
2. 3.
A
B

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Insert the leg supports under each thigh. Make sure the
fabric lies at and that it reaches properly around the leg.
Note: The applicaon of the leg supports is facilitated if the
paent’s legs are slightly raised from the seat. This can be
achieved by placing the paent’s feet on the foot-rests or on
your own leg, as illustrated.
Prepare the connecon of the leg supports. The most
common way of applying the sling is with crossed leg
supports. For alternave methods, see page 12.
First connect the upper strap loops to the sling bar hooks,
then the leg support loops. See page 6-7 for instrucons on
how to aach the sling loops to dierent sling bars. Li the
paent.
Note: Check that all suspension loops have the same
length, i.e., are at an equal height when they are stretched
prior to liing. Adjust the posion of the sling if they are
not at an equal height.
Pull the sling’s leg supports forward along the outside of the
paent’s thighs. Place the palm of your hand between the
paent’s body and the sling and push the leg support’s lower
edge down towards the seat. Simultaneously, pull the leg
support forward with the other hand to stretch it.
Pull the leg supports forward to smooth out any creases in
the back. Check that both leg supports protrude the same
distance. Note: A gentle hold under the knee-cap makes it
easier to pull the leg supports forward.

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Liing to the Sing Posion
When placing a paent in a wheelchair, it is important that the paent gets far enough back in the chair to sit well. This can
be accomplished in several ways.
When placing a paent in a wheelchair: Lean the chair
backwards during the lowering of the paent. Let the
buocks slide down the backrest during the last part.
Control the angle of the wheelchair with your foot on the
pping support.
Alternave: Apply slight pressure under the paent’s knees
during the lowering sequence, so that the buocks are
guided towards the backrest of the chair. If the sling has
handles, these can be used to guide.
Do not use the handles to li! Excessive force on the
handles can cause the sling to tear.
Carefully remove the leg supports. The gentlest way of doing
this is by pulling out the leg support loops under the fabric
part.
Remove the sling by carefully pulling the leg support up.
It is recommended to remove the sling aer the transfer. If for some reason it is preferable to leave the sling in the chair
aer transfer, it is recommended to use a sling in net polyester.
Removing the Sling in a Chair/Wheelchair

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Liing from the Bed
The sling can be applied in dierent ways depending of the status of the paent. Either it is applied with the paent lying in
bed or sing in bed. If an advanced pressure-relieving maress is used, it can to advantage be inated maximally to facilitate
the applicaon of the sling.
Remember your own work posture and the paent’s comfort. Use the bed’s funcons for raising and lowering. Good work
posture is obtained when the maress is level with the caregiver’s knuckles when the arms are held completely down.
Depending on the burden on the caregiver, an evaluaon of how many caregivers are needed for the operaon must be made
on a case to case basis.
Turn the paent to the side. This operaon is facilitated if
the paent himself can contribute by gripping the bed rail
on the side to which he is to be turned. Place the edge of
the sling towards the back of the paent with the lower
edge level with the coccyx.
Applying the Sling when Sing in Bed
Raise the head end of the bed behind the paent. Lay the sling on the bed with the product label facing down towards
the maress. Slide the sling down behind the paent’s back so that the lower edge is level with the coccyx. Note! The
applicaon is facilitated if the paent leans/is leaned forward.
Raise the head end of the bed. First connect the upper strap
loops to the hooks of the sling bar, then the leg support loops.
See page 6-7 for instrucons on how to aach the sling loops
to dierent sling bars. Li the paent.
Insert the leg supports under each leg. This is best done
by pressing the leg support down against the maress
while inserng it under the knee. Make sure the fabric lies
at and that it reaches properly around the leg. The leg
supports can be connected in dierent ways, see page 12.
Applying the Sling when Lying in Bed
For liing from a supine posion without the possibility of raising the head end of the bed or otherwise supporng the head,
it is recommended to use Liko So Original HighBack Sling Mod. 26, or alternavely Liko Original HighBack Sling Mod. 200,
210, which all provide support for the head.
Fold the sling so that its "centre back strap" corresponds to the
paent’s spine. Check that the fold covers the sling’s edge
which is in towards the back of the paent in order to reduce
the fricon. Turn back the paent gently and pull out the sling
on the other side. With this applicaon technique, the paent
needs to be turned once only.

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Removing the Sling when Sing in Bed
Posion the paent above the bed.
Raise the head end of the bed for the
paent’s comfort. Lower the paent
onto the bed.
Remove the leg supports by pulling
out the leg support loops under the
fabric part. Note: This is facilitated if
the paent’s legs are bent.
Remove the sling by pulling one of the
leg supports behind the sling and over
to the opposite side.
Removing the Sling when Lying in Bed
Posion the paent above the bed. Raise the head end of
the bed for the paent’s comfort. Lower the paent onto the
bed. Lower the head end.
Place the leg support loops under the leg supports between
the paent’s legs.
Grasp the edge of the sling. Push in the sling under itself.
Press the sling against the maress and in under the paent.
Carefully turn the paent onto the side. Grasp the sling from
below and remove it carefully.
It is recommended to remove the sling aer the transfer. If for some reason it is preferable to leave the sling in the bed, it is
recommended to use a sling made of net polyester.
Remember your own work posture and the paent’s comfort. Use the bed’s funcons for raising and lowering. Good work
posture is obtained when the maress is level with the caregiver’s knuckles when the arms are held completely down.
Depending on the burden on the caregiver, an evaluaon of how many caregivers are needed for the operaon must be made
on a case to case basis.
Liing to the Bed

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Dierent Ways of Connecng Leg Supports
Crossed-over leg supports.
The most common way of applying the
sling. One leg support loop is passed
through the other before the loops are
connected to the sling bar.
Overlapped under both thighs.
This can be appropriate, for example
when liing a paent with amputated
legs. Note: In order to avoid the
paent’s sing posture being too
reclined, Extension Loops can be
aached to the leg support loops.
Each leg support connected separately
to the sling bar.
This can be appropriate when liing
paents with parcularly sensive
genitals.
Increased risk of sliding out.
The Paent does not Sit Well in the Sling – Why is this?
The lower edge of the sling is at the same level
as the coccyx. The leg supports are properly
posioned under the legs.
A. Risk of sliding out. The buocks hang down. The sling may
be too large. It can also be due to the fact that the sling has not
been pulled down the paent’s back suciently.
Before liing, check that the lower edge is stretched and that
the fabric reaches properly around the legs.
B. Too small sling can cause the leg supports to cut into the
crotch causing discomfort, the sling bar to be too close to the
face and/or the back to get insucient support.
Fing Advice
Before a connecon alternave is chosen, an individual assessment should be performed to ancipate possible risks.
RIGHT!
WRONG!
A. B.

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Our sling is carefully designed to ensure that the paent always sits with pressure well distributed between legs and
back secon for good support during transfers. However, in certain cases it can be preferable to use the inner seng, the
”shortening posion”, on the leg support loop to change the paent’s sing posion.
Note: This does not apply if you have an older model of the UniversalSling, Mod. 00/02, with an earlier design of the
shortening posion. For a descripon of the shortening procedure for Mod. 00/02, please contact Hill-Rom to obtain the
instrucons for use for that model.
In cases where the shortening posion is used, it is recommended that you also connect the outer leg support loop to the
sling bar hook in order to have beer visual control of the loops.
Shortening Posion
Shortening Posion
Accessories
Extension Loop, green, 12 cm (5 in) Prod. No. 3691102
Extension Loop, green 22 cm (9 in) Prod. No. 3691103
Extension Loop, grey, 12 cm (5 in) Prod. No. 3691302
Extension Loop, grey, 22 cm (9 in) Prod. No. 3691303
- 2 = 12 cm (5 in)
- 3 = 22 cm (9 in)

¹ Sling bar 450 relates to Universal SlingBar 450 Prod. No. 3156075, 3156085, and 3156095, SlingBar Standard 450 Prod. No. 3156001, 3156003, 3156007,
and 3156016, and also SlingGuard 450 Prod. No. 3308020 and 3308520 .
² Twin bars 670 relates to Universal TwinBar 670 Prod. No 3156077, and 3156087, and also SlingGuard 670 Twin Prod. No. 3308040 and 3308540.
³ Sling bar 350 relates to Universal SlingBar 350 Prod. No. 3156074, 3156084, and 3156094.
⁴ Sling bar 600 relates to Universal SlingBar 600 Prod. No. 3156076 and 3156086.
Explanaon: 1 = Recommended, 2 = May work, 3 = Not advised, 4 = Inappropriate
Recommended combinaons:
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Other Combinaons
Combinaons of accessories/products other than those recommended by Liko can result in risks for the safety of the paent.
Liko AB
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975 92 Luleå, Sweden
[phone]
Liko AB is a subsidiary of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
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Recommended combinaons of the
Liko™UniversalSling and Liko’s sling
bars:
Mini 220 Sling bar 350³ Sling bar 450¹ Sling bar 600⁴ Twin bars 670² Sling Cross-bar 450 Sling Cross-bar 670 Univ. Side bars + Universal 350 Univ. Side bars + Universal 450
UniversalSling, S 3 2 1
3
21222
UniversalSling, M-Slim 3 2 1
3
11111
UniversalSling, M 3 2 1
3
11111
UniversalSling, L 3 2 1
1
11111
UniversalSling, XL 3 3 2
1
11111
35000--5
Overview Liko UniversalSling, Mod. 000
Product Prod. No. Size Paent’s Weight¹ Max. Load²
¹ The indicated paent weight is a guideline only – there may be deviaons.
² To maintain maximum load, li/accessories intended for the same load or more are required.
1 Reinforced leg supports
2 Padded with synthec sheepskin in leg supports
1 Polyester 3 Net polyester 4 Plasc-coated net
Liko UniversalSling 35000 - - 4 S 35-55 kg (77-121 lbs) 200 kg (440 lbs)
Liko UniversalSling 35000 - - 1 M-Slim (slim adult) 45-70 kg (99-154 lbs) 200 kg (440 lbs)
Liko UniversalSling 35000 - - 5 M 60-90 kg (132-198 lbs) 200 kg (440 lbs)
Liko UniversalSling 35000 - - 6 L 80-120 kg (176-264 lbs) 200 kg (440 lbs)
Liko UniversalSling 35000 - - 7 XL >110 kg (>242 lbs) 300 kg (660 lbs)
Indicates size