Joerns Oxford High Back Sling Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Full Back Disposable Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative
languages, contact your authorised service provider.

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Introduction
The Oxford® Full Back Disposable sling is an easy t, contoured sling designed to t the majority of clients.
It o󰀨ers excellent full body support and the correct size will t snuggly and give full protection for patients
who go into extension or have involuntary movements or behavioural problems. In the interests of avoiding
cross-infection, this sling is specically design for single patient use only.
NOTE: DO NOT WASH DISPOSABLE SLINGS
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 authorised Oxford Service
Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Serious Incident Reporting
In the event of a serious incident taking place during use of this product, a󰀨ecting the patient and/or care-
giver, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorised distributor. Should the incident take
place within the European Union (EU), it must also be reported to the local competent authority within the
member state.
WARNING
• OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift
products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specific guidance
on sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market
distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
• 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.
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Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
GOLDEN TIPS
1. THE CLIENT’S POSTURE
CAN BE ALTERED BY
ADJUSTING BOTH
SHOULDER STRAPS.
2. IF IN DOUBT, ATTACH TO
COLOURED LOOPS.
3. KEEP SHOULDER STRAPS
AT EQUAL LENGTH.
Raise the client’s leg and feed the padded leg
piece under and up between the legs. Ensure that
the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh.
Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
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Feed the right leg support through the strap on
the left leg support. Cross over leg straps, pass
one leg strap through the other and attach to hoist
on front hooks.
Raise lift to convenient height and attach the
shoulder straps as shown. You may then raise
the client to the required height. When seating
the client the hand grip on the back of the sling
may be used to ensure a good seated posture.
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Bring the leg support straps up and between the
client’s legs and proceed as from the seated position,
attaching to the shortest possible loops. N.B. If you
wish to place the client onto a high bed it may be
necessary to lower the patient onto an intermediate
surface and adjust the strap length.
Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the base of
the spine.
Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
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Technical Specifications
Sizing & Safe Working Load
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
Washing Instructions & Safety Checks
DO NOT wash
DO NOT tumble dry
DO NOT iron
DO NOT dry clean
No smoking
SIZE SWL
PAEDIATRIC (BROWN) 500Ibs / 227kg
SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg
LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) 500Ibs / 227kg
This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745.
For more information on sling dimensions, please contact us. For guidance on sling application,
visit www.oxfordslingselector.co.uk.
WARNING
Disposable slings are patient specic and are designed not to be washed. Washing
will compromise the integrity of the sling and therefore make it unsafe for use.
Scan QR code or click here for important sling safety checks and information.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise
that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorised Oxford distributor or Joerns
Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
End of Life Disposal
Slings and associated material accessories should be sorted as combustible waste in accordance
with local or national regulations.
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