Hovertech HOVERMATT PROS Sling User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Symbol Reference ..........................................................2
Intended Use and Precautions........................................3
Part Identification - HoverMatt® PROS Sling....................4
Product Specifications/Required Accessories..................4
Instructions for Use .....................................................5-8
Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance ...........................9
Returns and Repairs......................................................10
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Patient Repositioning O-Loading System

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Symbol Reference
CE MARKING OF CONFORMITY
UK MARKING OF CONFORMITY
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
UK RESPONSIBLE PERSON
SWITZERLAND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE
CAUTION / WARNING
ATTACH CONNECTING STRAP
DISPOSAL
FOOT END
IMPORTER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LATEX FREE
LOOP STYLE HANGER BAR
LOT NUMBER
MANUFACTURER
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
MEDICAL DEVICE
MODEL NUMBER
SINGLE PATIENT  MULTIPLE USE
DO NOT LAUNDER
UNIQUE DEVICE IDENTIFIER
PATIENT WEIGHT LIMIT

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Intended Use and Precautions
INTENDED USE
• The HoverMatt PROS (Patient Repositioning O-Loading System)
Sling is used to assist caregivers with patient positioning (including
boosting and turning), vertical lifts, lateral transfers, and proning.
By providing pressure relief of bony prominences to aide with Q2
compliance, reducing shear and friction when repositioning, and
enhancing microclimate management, the system provides a solution
to safely turn and reposition patients while reducing caregiver strain.
INDICATIONS
• Patients unable to assist in their own repositioning (including turning
and boosting) and lateral transfer.
• Patients that need Q2 turning for o-loading pressure.
• Patients that need to be placed in prone position.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Do not use with patients over the weight limit of 550 lbs without use
of a ceiling or floor lift.
• Do not use with patients over the weight limit of 1000 lbs with a
ceiling or floor lift (or the weight capacity of the lift – whichever is
the lower weight limit).
• Do not us as a sling with patients who are experiencing thoracic,
cervical or lumbar fractures that are deemed unstable unless a clinical
decision has been made by your facility.
INTENDED CARE SETTINGS
• Hospitals, long term or extended care facilities
PRECAUTIONS  FOR USE AS A SLIDE SHEET
• Caregivers must verify that all brakes have been engaged prior to
transfer.
• Use a minimum of two caregivers during lateral patient transfers.
• For in-bed positioning tasks, more than one caregiver may need to
be used.
• Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this
manual.
• When transferring or positioning on a low air loss mattress, set the
bed mattress air flow to the highest level for a firm surface.
• Additional support products may be necessary between surfaces
when transferring.
• PRECAUTIONS – FOR USE AS A SLING
• For transfers more than one caregiver may need to be used.
• For in-bed positioning tasks, more than one caregiver may need to
be used.
• For proning, see HoverTech’s training video @ www.HoverMatt.com.
• The PROS Sling should only be used by trained personnel.
• Only use accessories that are authorized by HoverTech International.
• A clinical assessment should be carried out before lifting patients
with the PROS Sling.
• Make sure the PROS Sling is not attached to any object other than the
loop style hanger bar.
• When connecting to loop style hanger bar, ensure strap loop colors
match on the patient’s left and right side.
• Once the sling support straps are fully extended, make sure they are
properly connected to the hanger bar before the patient is lifted.
• Never lift a patient higher than is necessary to complete the lift/
transfer.
• Never leave the patient unattended while using the PROS Sling to lift
the patient.
• Use the PROS Sling according to both the lift and PROS Sling
instructions.
• If the weight limit diers among the patient lift, hanger bar, and
PROS Sling, then the lowest weight limit applies.
If there is any indication of damage, remove the PROS Sling
from service and discard.
Side rails must be raised with one caregiver.
For use with loop style hanger bar only.
In the OR – To prevent patient from slipping, always deflate the
HoverMatt and secure the patient and HoverMatt to the OR table
prior to moving the table into an angled position.

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Part Identification – PROS Sling
PROS Sling
Material: Nylon Twill
Construction: Sewn
Width: 43.5" (110.49 cm)
Length: 78" (198 cm)
Model #: PROS-SL-KIT (Non-Air Sling + HoverCover + pair of wedges) 3 per case*
Model #: PROS-SL-CS (Non-Air Sling + HoverCover) 5 per case
LIMIT 550 LBS/ 250 KG (Slide Sheet)
1000 LBS/ 454 KG (Sling)
*Wedge Pair Includes: 1 Wedge with Tail & 1 without Tail, Compressed
REQUIRED ACCESSORY FOR USE AS A SLING:
Any patient lift with 2, 3, or 4-point loop style hanger bars intended for
use with:
• Mobile hoists
• Hoist trolleys
• Stationary hoists fixed to the wall/walls, floor and/or ceiling
• Stationary free-standing hoists
Product Specifications/Required Accessories
Link Velcro Hook (4)
Link Velcro Loop (4)
Link Velcro Loop (4)
Link Velcro Hook (4)
Link Velcro Hook (4)
Link Velcro oop (4)
HoverCover Holding Patch
Handles (under sides)
Sling Support Straps (8)
(green, white, beige &
blue color coded straps
for easy identification)

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Instructions for Use – PROS Sling
PLACING PRODUCT UNDER PATIENT – LOG ROLLING TECHNIQUE
1. Open the product and place length-wise next to the patient.
2. Unfold the PROS Sling furthest from the patient to the side of the bed.
3. Tuck the other side under the patient as far as possible.
4. Roll the patient onto their side toward the unfolded sling. Unroll the
rest of the sling from under the patient to cover the bed.
5. Place the patient back in a supine position. Straighten sling to
remove any wrinkles.
ATTACHING TO BEDFRAME
1. Loosely attach Velcro hook to Velcro loop around solid points on the
bedframe (or to the headboard or siderails as your facility protocols
or bed type allow) to reduce sling migration.
2. Repeat the process on the other three corners of the sling.
3. Before boosting, turning, proning, lifts and/or transfers, disconnect
sling straps.
Instructions for Use as a Slide Sheet
BOOST/REPOSITION
(To ease boosting eorts, place bed in Trendelenburg prior to boosting.
1. Ensure brakes are locked. More than one caregiver may be needed
for this task. If using one caregiver, raise the siderails.
2. Place PROS Sling underneath patient using a log rolling technique.
Be sure patient is centered on the product prior to movement.
3. Using the handles on the sling, boost/reposition the patient using
proper ergonomic positioning for the caregiver.
Note: To use with a ceiling or floor lift, see strap suggestion guide on
page 5 for attachment to a loop-style hanger bar.
TURN/WEDGE PLACEMENT
1. Ensure brakes are locked. More than one caregiver may be needed
for this task. If using one caregiver, raise the siderails.
2. Be sure patient is centered on the product prior to movement.
3. Wedge Placement
a. To insert wedges, hold PROS Sling by the handles and place
wedges between the bed and sling.
b. Insert the tail of the wedge under the patient’s thighs. Ensure
the back part of the wedge is elevated until the position is set,
then lower the wedge down to secure in place with the
HoldFast™ foam.
c. Place the standard wedge to support the patient’s back about 1
hand’s width away from the tailed wedge. Ensure the back part
of the wedge is elevated until the position is set, then lower the
wedge down to secure in place with the HoldFast foam.
d. Pull the tail through to the other side of the patient to anchor
the wedge.
e. After wedges are placed, make sure the sacrum is not touching
the bed (floating). If it is touching the bed, reposition wedges to
ensure sacral o-loading.
4. Hygiene Turn, HoverCover™ Replacement, Wedge Placement (non-air turn)
a. With a caregiver on each side of the patient, one caregiver hands
the sling straps to the caregiver who will be completing the turn
b. With good ergonomic posture, the caregiver turning the patient
will begin to pull on the sling straps facilitating the turn. Patient will
start to roll on their side towards the caregiver performing the turn
c. If replacing the HoverCover or performing a hygiene turn, the
opposite caregiver will brace the patient on their side while the
turning caregiver will release the handles and hold onto the
patient’s hip and shoulder to stabilize the patient.
d. While the patient is turned, hygiene can be performed and
HoverCover removed and replaced.
e. Repeat on the other side before placing wedges.
f. Find the patient’s sacrum and place the wedge under the sacrum.
Insert the tail under the patient’s thighs. Ensure the back part of the
wedge is elevated until the position is set, then lower the wedge
down to secure in place with the HoldFast foam.
g. Place the standard wedge to support the patient’s back about 1
hand width away from the tailed wedge. Ensure the back part
of the wedge is elevated until the position is set, then lower the
wedge down to secure in place with the HoldFast foam.
h. Return patient to supine position.
i. Pull the tail through to the other side of the patient to secure the
wedge.
j. After wedges are placed, make sure the sacrum is not touching
the bed (floating). If it is rouching the bed, reposition wedges to
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Instructions for Use as a Slide Sheet
TURN/WEDGE PLACEMENT CONTINUED
5. Wedge Placement with a Ceiling or Portable Lift (Single Caregiver)
a. Raise the side rails on the opposite side of the bed the patient
will be turned toward. Ensure the patient is centered and slide
the patient in the opposite direction of the turn using either the
sling to lift or a manual technique. This will allow the patient to be
centered on the bed when repositioned on the wedges.
b. Attach the shoulder and hip loop straps of the sling to the hanger
bar which should be parallel to the bed. Raise the lift to initiate the
turn.
c. Insert the tail of the wedge just under the patient’s thighs. Ensure
the back part of the wedge is elevated until the position is set, then
lower the wedge down to secure in place with the HoldFast™ foam.
d. Place the standard wedge to support the patient’s back about 1
hand’s width away from the tailed wedge. Ensure the back part
of the wedge is elevated until the position is set, then lower the
wedge down to secure in place with the HoldFast foam.
e. After the wedges are placed, lower the patient onto the wedges,
ensure straps are not underneath the PROS Sling.
f. Pull the tail through to the patient’s other side until taught. Check
wedge placement by placing your hand between the wedges,
confirming the sacrum is not touching the bed. If it is, reposition
wedges to ensure sacral o-loading.
PRONE
1. Ensure brakes are locked. Multiple caregivers will be needed for this
task.
2. Be sure patient is centered on the product prior to movement.
3. Slide patient & PROS Sling over to one side of the bed to ensure room
for the turn.
4. Place another HoverCover & PROS Sling on top of the patient. Fold
mat down to shoulder level to keep face exposed.
5. Roll the two slings together toward the patient to tightly cocoon the
patient.
6. With a firm grasp on the rolled slings, turn the patient onto their side.
Caregivers on opposite sides should exchange hand positions (hands
on top should switch with hands on bottom).
7. Continue with turn after hand positions are switched. Unroll the
slings and remove the top PROS Sling and HoverCover.
8. Position patient per facility protocol.
Note: To use as a sling with a ceiling or floor lift, see strap suggestion guide
below for attachment to a loop-style hanger bar.
LATERAL TRANSFER
1. Patient should be in a supine position and centered on the PROS
Sling.
2. Ensure that transfer surfaces are as close as possible and lock all
wheels.
3. If possible, transfer from a higher surface to a lower surface. Bridge
the gap between the two surfaces using an extra sheet or blanket.
4. Grab the handles under the sling and slide the patient onto the
receiving surface.
5. Ensure patient is centered on receiving equipment.
6. Raise the bed/stretcher rails.
Note: To use as a sling with a ceiling or floor lift, see strap suggestion
guide below for attachment to a loop-style hanger bar.
STRAP USAGE
TECHNIQUE Supine Lift Turn Hygiene/Perineal
Care
Prone
(Use supine lift
technique to move
patient closer to side
of bed. Then follow
strap use below on
one side to turn
patient.)
1st Set (Head) Brown You can use - Blue,
Brown, or SKIP SKIP You can use - Blue, Brown, or SKIP
2nd Set (Shoulder) Blue Blue Blue Blue
3rd Set (Hip) Blue Blue SKIP Blue
4th Set (Foot) Brown
You can use -
Brown, White, or
SKIP
SKIP
You can use -
Brown, White, or
SKIP
*This is just a guide to using the PROS™ Sling. Please use clinical judgement for patient-specific needs.
Instructions for Use as a Sling

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  BACK TO BED
1. Position patient above center of bed. Lower
patient on the bed.
2. Detach strap loops from hanger bar.
3. Reattach the sling straps to Velcro to avoid
dangling straps and to reduce boosting
(see chart for attaching to bedframe).
Instructions for Use as a Sling
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  PATIENT IN BED
Note: PROS Sling has eight (8) sling support straps that need to be attached.
1. Place the PROS Sling underneath
patient using log rolling technique.
2. Attach all straps to the hanger bar for the
proper safety and comfort of the patient.
[Color coded strap loops provide easy
identification to match strap placement
on the left and right side of the patient.]
Lift patient according to lift manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Instructions for Use as a Sling
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  LATERAL TURN/PRONE
1. With patient centered on the PROS Sling,
lower the hanger bar to comfortable
working height.
2. Raise bed rails and attach (see chart for
guidance) straps on opposite side of pa-
tient turn to loops on same side of hanger
bar starting at foot end.
3. As lift is raised, patient will turn towards
the opposite side of the bed the straps are
attached to. Use wedges to keep patient
in position if desired. After the task is
completed, lower hanger bar and remove
sling straps.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  HYGIENE TURN
1. With patient centered on the PROS Sling,
lower the hanger bar to comfortable
working height.
2. Raise bed rails and attach the sling
strap that is closest to patient’s shoulder
to hanger bar.
3. As lift is raised, patient will begin to turn
to the side opposite the connected strap.
Leave sling in place to perform task. Once
task is completed, lower hanger bar and
remove sling strap.
* To prone, continue the turn and
adjust patient/device as necessary after
the task is complete.

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Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance
PROS SLING CLEANING
If soiled, the PROS Sling may be wiped down with disinfectant wipes or a
cleaning solution used by your hospital for medical equipment disinfection.
A 10:1 bleach solution (10 parts water: one part bleach) may also be used.
NOTE: Cleaning with bleach solution may discolor fabric.
To help keep the PROS Sling clean, HoverTech International recommends
the use of the HoverCover™ Disposable Absorbent Cover. Whatever the
patient is lying on to keep the hospital bed clean may also be placed on
top of the PROS Sling.
The Single-Patient Use PROS Sling is not intended to be laundered.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Prior to use, a visual inspection should be performed on the PROS Sling to
ensure that there is no visible damage that would render the PROS Sling
unusable. The PROS Sling should have all of its sling straps and handles
(reference the manual for all appropriate parts). If any damage is found that
would cause the system not to function as intended, the
PROS Sling should be removed from use and discarded.
INFECTION CONTROL
The Single-Patient Use PROS Sling eliminates the possibility of
cross-contamination and the need for laundering.
If the PROS Sling is used for an isolation patient, the hospital should employ
the same protocols/procedures it utilizes for the bed mattress and/or for
linens in that patient room.

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In case an adverse event in relation to the device,
incidents should be reported to our authorized
representative. Our authorized representative will
forward information to the manufacturer.
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Returns and Repairs
All products being returned to HoverTech International (HTI) must have
a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number issued by the company.
Please call [phone] and ask for a member of the RGA Team who will
issue you an RGA number. Any product returned without an RGA number
will cause a delay in the repair time.
Returned products should be sent to:
HoverTech International
Attn: RGA # ___________
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Allentown, PA 18109
For product warranties, visit our website:
https://hovermatt.com/standard-product-warranty/
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Allentown, PA 18109
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for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation
(EU) 2017/745 on medical devices.
For European companies, send returned products to:
Attn: RGA #____________
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