Hoyer®
Repositioning Sling English
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Introduction
The Repositioning Sling is designed to make it more convenient to re-position, turn or transfer the patient
or resident. It is made of breathable, pliable mesh material and is normally placed under the top sheet for
comfort. Available with two separate strap congurations, standard looped or gure of 8 loops.
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 authorized Hoyer
service provider or Joerns Healthcare directly.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of a Hoyer 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.
WARNING
• HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS.Hoyer slings and lifters
are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other
manufacturer’s products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in serious
injury to patient and/or caregiver.
• 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.
