Prism Medical UK Prism User manual

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User Manual
Prism General Purpose Clip Sling

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Prism Sizing Arjo® Sizing Colour Ref Prism Polyslip
Code
Prism Black
Spacer Code
Small Small Red 8U1540 8U4540
Medium Medium Yellow 8U1440 8U4440
Large Large Green 8U1340 8U4340
X Large Large Large Purple 8U1240 8U4240
XX Large X Large Blue 8U1140 8U4140
Size Guidance with reference to exisng Arjo® Slings
The Prism General Purpose Clip Sling has been designed to be used on stud style carry bars
and are suitable replacement slings for the Arjo® range of slings but with the benets of
the Prism design.
 Slipt material to the exterior of the leg secons to aid ng (Polyslip Only)
 Binding removed from the outer edge of the leg secon for increased comfort.
The size of the Prism sling is disnguished by the colour of the pull strap on the
aachment clips and matches the colour coding used by the Arjo® range.
Slipt
Material
Binding
Removed
Small
Medium
Large
X Large
XX Large

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ABC
Small 850 820 420
Medium 950 880 440
Large 1000 940 460
X Large 1050 1000 480
XXL 1100 1050 500
Sling Dimensions
All dimensions have a tolerance of +/- 20mm
A
B
C

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Prism General Purpose Clip Sling
Application
ONLY TO BE USED WITH STUD TYPE CARRY BARS
The Prism General Purpose Clip Sling is designed for ease of fitting and general
purpose transfer. It can be used to transfer from the seated to recumbent position or
from recumbent to seated. The person must be assessed by a competent person
who must be fully trained in the suitability, application and fitting of the sling. Carers
should always be trained in the use of hoists and slings.
Prior to use of the sling, the following instructions must be read and adhered to as
well as the instructions for the hoist to which the sling is to be attached.
The plastic stiffeners supplied with the sling MUST be placed in the head support
pockets prior to use.
Sling Inspection
All Prism Slings are manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of
BS EN 10535:2006 ’Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons– Requirements and
test methods’. Slings should be inspected prior to use and after washing. Damaged
or badly worn slings should be discarded… The label on the sling contains vital
information to identify the sling - if any part of the label becomes illegible, then it
must be removed from service and replaced.
The sling should be visually inspected with regard to the following items:-
 Any signs of damage (i.e. cuts, frays, tears, burns) to the sling straps
 Any sign of damage to the plastic attachment clips.
 Any signs of stitching becoming undone on any part of the sling
 Any signs of the fabric being stretched, tearing or undue wear
 Any signs of discolouring or bleaching on the material
 Is the sling complete? i.e. all straps present, stiffeners in place - where
applicable, etc
 Label clearly legible
Maximum Load (Safe Working Load - SWL)
The maximum load for the sling is clearly marked on the label of the sling. The
maximum load will also be displayed on the hoist and any detachable elements of
the hoisting system.
DO NOT exceed the maximum load stated on any of the equipment.

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How to aach the clips to the carry bar
How to remove the clips from the carry bar 
Repeat the four steps above for
each of the aachment clips.
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DO NOT USE
on carry bars with
Hook aachments

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Prism General Purpose Clip Sling - Material Variants / Uses
Polyslip:
The sling is made from a close knit polyester material and has nylon ‘rip
stop’ material to the outer side of the leg sections to aid the fitting of the
sling. This is a General Purpose Clip Sling and can be used for sitting and
recumbent transfers between chairs, beds, floor, baths, changing beds,
WC’s etc.
Spacer:
The sling is made from knitted polyester “spacer” fabric that is manufactured with an
‘air gap’ internally. The material stretches slightly in all directions and moulds
perfectly to the shape of the person being hoisted. This is a General Purpose Clip
Sling that can be used as the Poly, but has the added benefit of being suitable to be
left in position if required *.
(*subject to risk assessment and monitoring of pressure risks).
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturers Name: Prism Medical UK Ltd
MHRA Registration No: CA 013248
Manufacturers Address: Unit 4 Jubilee Business Park, Jubilee Way,
Grange Moor, Wakefield,
WF4 4TD, UK
Tel: [phone]
Declares that the manufactured product:-
Product Name: Prism General Purpose Clip Sling
Product Options: Small, Medium, Large, X Large, XX Large
Conforms to the following European Union Council Directives:-
Directive 93/42/EEC and all amendments up to Directive 2007/47/EC
Classification Class 1, Low Risk Medical Device
Tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 10535:2006 & IEC 60601 3rd Edition
Supplementary Information:
The undersigned declares the product herewith complies with the requirements set out
above and carries the CE mark accordingly.
The Technical Construction File required by this directive is maintained by the
manufacturer as detailed above.
Signed: Date: 14th November 2014
Craig Wright, Manufacturing Director

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SLING CARE / LAUNDERING
GENERAL.
Remove the plastic stiffeners from the sling prior to washing - Replace before use
Sensitive laundering of lifting slings will extend the service life of the product. Conversely,
improper laundering will reduce the service life and possibly affect the strength and integrity
of the sling.
To be avoided:
 Use of bleach at washing, particularly hypochlorite [may cause structural damage]
 Overheating the sling [temperatures in excess of 100º may cause extreme shrinkage
and structural damage]
 Gas Sterilisation
 Mechanical pressure or rolling during washing or drying of the sling
Use of non-biological detergents is not recommended (especially Fairy Non - Bio): as these
types of detergent contain bleaching agents that can degrade the strength of the sling.
The use of fabric conditioners is not recommended.
Any hook & loop fastenings should be closed prior to laundering to avoid the ‘hook’ side
damaging the sling or other items laundered with it.
GENERAL SOILING.
The sling should be laundered with soap or detergent at 50°C on a standard
domestic cycle.
DISINFECTION.
The sling should be laundered to ensure a ‘period at temperature’ of:
 10 minutes at 65ºC
 3 minutes at 72ºC
Following NHS guidelines, extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing of hot
water through the wash load.
It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level of temperature control.
The sling may be washed on a 90ºC wash cycle, though it is likely that some moderate
shrinkage and/or colour bleed will occur.
DRYING.
Slings will air dry quite quickly in a warm room.
Slings should not be placed over radiators or convectors.
Slings may be CAREFULLY tumble dried on a cool [60ºC] setting and short cycle. The sling
should be checked at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes.
Do not allow the sling to overheat.
STORAGE.
Store away from direct sunlight in clean dry conditions away from chemicals, sharp
objects or other potential causes of damage.
The Sling should last in excess of 5 years if the above guidelines are adhered to.
All Prism Slings have a manufacturers guarantee of 12 months.

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If you have any questions regarding the use
of this equipment, please contact
Prism Medical UK, or your local authorised dealer.
Prism Medical UK, Unit 4 Jubilee Business Park,
Jubilee way, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 4TD, UK.
Tel [phone]
www.prismmedical.co.uk [e-mail]
This document conforms to BS EN ISO 10535:2006 Requirements
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Care Plan Information
All slings in the Prism Range have space on the labels to record the clients name.
TRUCTIONS�
Date of Assessment : FIM Score:
Clients Name:
Approx Weight: D.O.B:
Type of Sling: Size:
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