Mackworth 999029 User manual

User Manual
999029 - Yew Universal Easyfit Sling User Manual - Rev A - 3.10.22

999029 - Yew Universal Easyfit Sling User Manual - Rev A - 3.10.22
EASYFIT UNIVERSAL SLING YEW RANGE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Prior to use: -
•Ensure you are aware of the hoist manufacturer’s fitting instructions
•Inspect the sling for wear and damage, with particular attention being paid
to the body of the sling, webbings and stitch lines.
•If the sling is fitted with a head support, ensure the 2 head stays are fitted
in the head pockets.
•If following inspection, there is any doubt, (points 1-3) the sling should be
placed aside and not used, then reported to the matron.
User Instruction
How to fit from a seated position
1. Place the sling behind the patient ensuring that all handles and labels are on
the outside and visible. Feed the sling down the back of the patient. This
should be at the base of the spine, and positioned centrally to the patients
back. The sling should now lie square across the patient’s shoulders. If you
find this is either higher or lower than the shoulder line, the back of the sling
may not have been positioned deep enough, or the sling size may need to be
considered.
2. Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each leg,
ensuring no fabric twists are evident. Taking the inner strap from under one
leg feed the webbing through the lower loop on the other inner leg strap. By
carrying out this arrangement, you are ensuring comfort for the patient
during the lifting process.
3. With the sling now in place, attach the desired loops to the hooks on the
spreader bar to replicate the sitting position that the patient is in whilst
seated, the straps should be positioned accordingly, subsequently the
tension on all six straps should take at the same time
4. Make sure that the loops selected are the same on each side of the sling and
ensure that they are still securely attached before lifting the patient. The
person can now be lifted as required. To remove the sling, carry out the
fitting procedure in reverse. Important – always peel the sling away from the
person – this avoids skin friction.
Symbols in use
Read all warnings in the Instructions for use
Manufacturers details
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1. Using good manual handling techniques roll the person towards you so that
they are positioned on their side. To introduce the sling, roll half of the sling
up under itself so that when the person is rolled onto their opposite side,
the sling can be unrolled until it is flat. Use the centre pocket to ensure the
base of the back section is in line with base of the person’s spine. Ensure
that handle loops are to the outside.
2. Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each leg,
ensuring no fabric twists are evident. Taking the inner strap from under one
leg feed the webbing through the lower loop on the other inner leg strap.
By carrying out this arrangement, you are ensuring comfort for the patient
during the lifting process.
3. The six straps should now be attached to the spreader bar hooks. Raise the
carry bar just enough to tension the straps and Make sure that the loops
selected are the same on each side of the sling and ensure that they are still
securely attached before lifting the patient. The person can now be lifted as
required. To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important – always peel the sling away from the person – this avoids skin
friction.
Please note: To avoid damage in laundering, please ensure any Velcro products are
closed prior to washing.
The safe working load and serial numbers are embroidered onto the slings centre
tab – DO NOT use this tab as a handle or for any lifting assistance.
Washing Instructions:
•The sling can be machine or hand washed in a mild soap solution
•Temperatures up to 85’C with a final rinse.
•If tumble drying is necessary – use a low heat setting.
•DO NOT use any corrosive cleaning agents on the sling to clean
Contra-indications
There are no contra indications associated with the use of the ranges of Slings
manufactured. The sling is transient in its use and only in contact with
uncovered skin for a very short period (5 to 10 minutes’ maximum), the sling
is not an active device and is non-invasive.
Cautions
There are no user medical cautions but as will all devices, the IFU should be
read at all times and the limitations of the device understood regarding the
usability of the slings.
Intended use
This is derived through the information on the previous pages.
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How to fit from a lying position

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Operating environment:
The slings are textile based and contain no electrical / electronic installed
systems. The slings are used, and can only be used, within the same working
environment as the mobile and ceiling hoists to which they are an accessory
for use with.
Standards Applied
The following standards are applied to the product:
•BS EN ISO 10535 – Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons –
Requirements and Test Methods
•LOLER - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations” (LOLER
5 Dec 1998),
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Prism Medical UK
Unit 1, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, St Asaph Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, LL18 5JZ
Tel: [phone] email: [email protected]
For the safety of the patient and the carer, before using the 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 before each use, bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could
result in serious injury or death to the patient.
DESTROY AND DISCARD WORN SLINGS / DO NOT ALTER SLINGS
NEVER LEAVE A PATIENT UNATTENDED
PLEASE ENSURE THE SLING, IF LEFT CONNECTED TO THE HOIST SYSTEM IN USE, IS SECURED
TO THE SYSTEM WHEREBY ANY MINOR CANNOT INADVERTENTLY INJURE THEMSELVES.
PLEASE STORE THE SLING IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER TO ENSURE IT HAS NO MEANS OF
BEING DAMAGED WHILST NOT IN USE OR HAS THE ABILITY TO BECOME A MEANS OF AN
INTRODUCTION OF RISK FOR UNINTENDED USERS SUCH AS MINORS PLAYING ON THE SLING
AND THE SYSTEM IT IS ATTACHED TO.
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