Joerns Oxford Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Quickfit Deluxe Disposable Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.

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Introduction
The Oxford® Quickt Deluxe Disposable sling is a development of the standard Quickt design and is
suitable for the vast majority of patients. Contoured leg sections provide increased hip and thigh support
and it can be used for amputees following careful assessment. In the interests of avoiding cross-infection,
this sling is specically designed 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.
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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Make sure the hand grips and seams are on the
outside of the sling. Feed the sling down the back
of the patient, leaving the commode aperture at
the base of the spine. Check the sling is square
across the shoulders.
Pass strap C up through strap B then repeat for
other leg using strap D through strap A.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
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Bring the longest leg piece stiffener forward so
that it is parallel with the long bone of the thigh.
Ensuring that the leg piece is not twisted, take
the shortest leg piece stiffener under and up
between the legs. Repeat this procedure for the
other leg. Cross strap A through strap B.
Check the sling is smooth under the patient and
the position is comfortable. Move the hoist into
position and attach the leg straps to the spreader
bar using the coloured loops. This maintains the
patient in an upright sitting position. The lift may
move towards the patient as you do this. When
reseating the patient the hand grips may be used
to ensure a good posture.
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Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring
that the commode aperture is at the base of the
spine.
Cross leg strap A and B under and between
the legs and feed A through B. Feed C and D
through the long loops on A and B. Then proceed
to attach the sling to the spreader bar in the same
way as the sitting position.
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Sizing & Safe Working Load
Washing Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to suit individual needs. You are advised that you
should always seek the advice of an authorised dealer or Joerns Healthcare before purchasing.
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.
DO NOT wash
DO NOT tumble dry
DO NOT iron
DO NOT dry clean
No smoking
SIZE SWL
SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg
LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg
Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
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