PETERMANN Raising Aid Quick User Manual

User Manual

Raising Aid Quick

General Information

Thank you for choosing a Petermann product.
Please read the user manual carefully before using the product for the first time!
The current understanding in modern occupational health and safety is that people in nursing professions experience significant work-related physical strain. Back injuries are common. There are many situations in which a patient has to be transferred from a bed, a wheeled stretcher, ambulance stretcher, an X-Ray table or a wheelchair to a different stretcher or seat. The strain on the user and the patient / care-dependent can be reduced significantly through the use of sliding mats.
The use of transfer aids should be conditional upon the user having learned to use the equipment properly. The user has to decide for themselves what equipment is suitable to the patient’s situation and the intended sequence of movements.
Raising Aid Quick is part of a product range with a wide range of possible applications. This product is used in particular when raising and/or transferring patients in  hospitals and other health care facilities as well as home care settings.
The product may only be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions.
The information in this user manual is for the patient who is being transferred and moved, as well as the user performing the transfer / position change.  Contact us if you require additional information or assistance using the Petermann product.
The raising aid is a safe transfer aid, which allows for a transfer in the bed or from the bed to the wheelchair which is pleasant and comfortable for the patient as well as being simple and back-friendly for the user.

1.1 Product versions
Item no.: PM-6080 Raising Aid Quick
1.2 Accessories
No accessories are available for this device.
1.3 Scope of delivery
Raising Aid Quick User manual
1.4 Storage, transport
Store/transport at -5°C – 40 C
Other: protect from sunlight

1.5 Service life / lifecycle
If the product is used in accordance with the safety instructions, then the expected product service life is five years.
However, the effective service life may vary depending on the frequency and intensity of use and the number of washing and disinfection cycles.
Perform regular function checks on the product and be sure to observe the safety information (see item 2).

Safety information

WARNING indicates a potential danger which could lead to personal injury or material damage.

➢ It is the responsibility of the organisation / the user to determine, on the basis of the circumstances (weight / health condition of the patient) and the capabilities of the user, whether several users may be required for the transfer and/or whether additional safety measures are required.
➢ Defective products may no longer be used.
➢ Risk of accident! When using the Raising Aid Quick, always ensure that the bed, the stretcher or any sort of mobile support whatsoever is standing securely, i.e. that brakes on it are engaged.
➢ It is essential to ensure that the number of users is sufficient to ensure a safe transfer in the given situation.
➢ Ensure that the transfers are performed by the users in a back-friendly manner.
➢ Weight limits must be observed (200 kg).
➢ Transfers under naked skin must be aided with a protective layer (e.g. towel).
➢ Transfer products are subject to a natural ageing process. Inspect the equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.
➢ The use of non-standard cleaning agents or bleaching agents, alcohols, fabric softeners or other chemical laundry additives may lead to permanent deterioration of the Raising Aid Quick properties.

2.1 Symbols used

| 60°C laundry| | max. load capacity see item 6
---|---|---|---
| Do not bleach| | Manufacturer
| Dry at low temperatures| | Batch no. / lot no.
| Do not iron| | Identification code
| Do not dry clean| | Conformity mark
| Warning| | Item number
| Observe the user manual| | Medical device label

2.2 Function check

Transfer products are also subject to a natural ageing process. Inspect the equipment regularly and carefully, in particular before each use. Ensure that the product is in sound condition and that the material and the seams are not damaged. Check the product functionality by applying pressure to the handles and ensure that the material withstands the load. The rough surface of the anti-slip material prevents slipping. Check these properties – ideally in comparison to a new product.

➢ Defective products may no longer be used!

Using the product

3.1 Indication and further use
Due to the wide range of possible applications, the indications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture, since Raising Aids Quick are suitable for all applications involving people who require assistance.
This product may be reused.
Before reusing the product, be sure to perform a thorough function check (see item 2.2) as well as cleaning or disinfection of the product. (see item 5)

3.2 Contraindications

Contraindications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture. Under consideration of the safety information (see item 2), the product may not be used if the patient has any of the following conditions:

➢ Individually perceived pain during the transfer
➢ Extreme stretching traumas
➢ Diagnoses for which “sitting” isn’t possible

3.3 Application risks
➢ Incorrectly assessed stability of the pelvic area → risk of falling (prevention with a Looped-belt possible
➢ Incorrectly assessed stability in the squat → risk of falling (prevention with a Leg Belt possible)
For diagnoses which don’t allow for the use of a leg belt (e.g. types of paralysis), the patient may slide forward due to insufficient stabilisation.
Please contact us in these cases, so that we can offer you an alternate solution.

3.4 Areas of application
The product can be used in home care and other health care facilities as well as hospitals.

3.5 Application illustration

3.6 Application

The Raising Aid Quick is used to help move the patient in the bed or to transfer the patient from the bed to the wheelchair. The Raising Aid Quick is a universal aid with many potential applications. In combination with the sliding board, it is a reliable aid for transferring the patient e.g. into the wheelchair.
The Raising Aids Quick provide support on the patient’s back. This application ensures that the patient leans forward in a physiological manner. With conventional application methods, little attention is paid to leaning forward with a natural motion.
Visit our website at www.pm-med.de or watch our comprehensive product videos on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdMwKtd1tGQayGEDHsi7Cg/videos

3.7 Approved accessories, combination with other products
Petermann transfer aids are part of a comprehensive aid product range, which are effective and back-friendly for the user and comfortable and supportive for the patients. Additional Petermann products may be used according to the situation and clinical picture. Ask our experts. We are happy to help you!

3.7.1 Sets

PM-6080 Raising Aid Quick
BM-0652 Blue Motion Slide

Please observe the user manuals of the other items as well.

Product marking / CE

The Petermann Raising Aid Quick is a Class I Medical Device and meets the EU- Regulation 2017/745 of the European Parliament and Council dated 05.04.2017 for medical devices, also called MDR.
Petermann GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485 by TÜV Süd, Medical Devices – Quality management systems applicable to the design and development, production and distribution of aids for people of limited mobility.

Cleaning, care and disinfection

The product doesn’t require any special maintenance. It can be machine washed at 60°C and dried at low
temperatures (45° – 50°C). We recommend washing with mild detergents. The use of cleaning agents with
bleaching ingredients or other chemical laundry additives, also as fabric softeners may lead to permanent
deterioration of the product properties.

When necessary, we recommend wipe disinfection with the product Trionic® (DGHM/VAH approval, further information upon request). As alternatives to our proven disinfectant Trionic®, we can also recommend the following disinfectants for wipe disinfection:

➢ Mikrobac® Tissues
➢ Mikrobac® forte
➢ Bacillol® 30 Foam
➢ Bacillol® 30 Tissues

When using products marked with an *, wipe down again using a water-soaked cloth after disinfection has been completed, in order to remove residues and prevent build-up. For wipe disinfection, please be sure to always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Always follow the care instructions on the label of every product as well as the information in the respective user manual.

Technical Data

The manufacturing of our products is subject to highest quality standards. Due to usual manufacturing variations published dimensions and further information concerning the condition of the product are defined as target production specifications. Deviations which might occur are monitored by professional quality management procedures and do not represent a reduction in performance of the respective product.

Warranty

➢ The company Petermann warrants that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
➢ The warranty period is 3 years. It does not cover defects attributable to abrasion, normal wear, improper use or improper cleaning.
➢ The company Petermann is not liable for accidental or consequential injury or material damage.

Disposal information

There are no specific disposal regulations for Raising Aids Quick, they can be disposed of in accordance with applicable national and local regulations.

Petermann GmbH
Waldweg 3
D-91601 Dombühl
Phone: +49 (0) 9868-9339-0
Email: petermann@pm-med.de

References

• med.de - Ihr Medizinportal | Chirurgie | Krankheiten | Gesundheit | Arztsuche
• Innovative Hilfsmittel - Manuellen Transferhilfen - Petermann DE

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