PETERMANN Sliding Mat User Manual

PM-1010 PM-1210 PM-1420

PM-2015 PM-2010

Sliding Mat

Manual

1 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.

Sliding Mats are available in various sizes. The choice of Sliding Mat is based on the clinical picture, the supporting surface and the positioning goal. Ask our experts about this. We are happy to help you!

The inner surface of all Sliding Mats is made from particularly low friction fabric, which allows for easy movement. The outer surfaces consist of a carbon-fibre reinforced, latex-free material, which thanks to its liquid- repellent properties is optimal for use in care settings. The Sliding Mats have soft padding between the surfaces so that the patient can lie or sit comfortably.

The Sliding Mats are part of a product line which is used specifically to aid in the transfer of patients in home care and other health care facilities, as well as in hospitals.

The product may only be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions.

The Sliding Mats are a safe transfer aid, which allows for a transfer which is pleasant and comfortable for the patient as well as being simple and back- friendly for the users.

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.

1.1 Product versions

Item no.: PM-1010 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-1210 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-1220 Sliding Mat Cotton/natural ticking
Item no.: PM-1215 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-2010 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-2015 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-1420 Sliding Mat Cotton/natural ticking
Item no.: PM-2010 Sliding Mat PES/Carbon
Item no.: PM-2020 Sliding Mat Cotton/natural ticking
Item no.: PM-2015 (2-piece) Sliding Mat PES/Carbon

1.2 Accessories

No accessories are available for this device.

1.3 Scope of delivery

Sliding Mat
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).

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.
• The smooth surfaces significantly reduce resistance due to friction during repositioning. Check the transfer surfaces carefully to ensure they are fixed in place securely (e.g. wheelchair, bed).
• Ensure that the transfers are performed by the users in a back-friendly manner.
• Weight limits must be observed (200 kg).
• After the transfer / repositioning, remove the Sliding Mat from under the patient. If applicable, ask about products which can also be used for “bedding” applications.
• 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 Sliding Mat properties.

2.1 Symbols used

| 90°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 smooth surface of the special sliding material allows for easy sliding and moving. Check these properties – ideally in comparison to a new product.

  •  Defective products may no longer be used!

3 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 Sliding Mats are suitable for all applications involving people who require assistance. Thanks to the reduced friction, the capabilities of the patient can be put to use when Sliding Mats are used. The effort required on the part of the user is reduced. You will find special areas of application for the following products:

PM-1010

• Patients whose legs cannot be flexed

PM-2020

• Increased rubbing of the heel over the mattress.

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 and disinfection of the product. (see item 5)

3.2 Contraindications

Contraindications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture. Observe the safety information under item 2. In the following patient pictures, the use of the products may have to be avoided:

All Sliding Mats

• Individually perceived pain

PM-2010/PM-2020/PM-2015

• Patients are unable to actively support the transfer (exception PM-2020 ­- scratching your heel)

3.3 Application risks

• The movement is performed surprisingly or too quickly → risk of falling, particularly in the case of anxious patients, attention must be paid to the patient and his condition
• Improper placement → difficult movement
• Sliding Mat is too small → resulting in undesirable shear forces.

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

Sliding Mats are available in various sizes and versions, the correct size is determined on the basis of the patient’s functional capacities and the desired change in position. These are tubular Sliding Mats, where the specified length is the length of the respective closed side. The inner surface consists of low friction material. The outer surface consists of carbon-fibre reinforced latex-free material which has liquid-repellent properties.

The Sliding Mats not only allow the patient to be moved within the bed, they can also be used for many position changes and transfers while lying down or sitting. The Sliding Mats PES/Carbon support the movement transitions and are not intended to remain underneath the patient. They can be combined effectively with a sliding board, turning disc, the raising aid or the support belt. If the patient is intended to continue lying on the product for a longer time, select the corresponding product version made from Cotton/natural thicking.

PM-1010
Placing the Sliding Mat

• Place the patient on their side.
• Fold the Sliding Mat down halfway on the closed side.
• Place the Sliding Mat against the back of the patient, the position may vary correspondingly.
• Place the patient on their back.
• Pull the folded over third through sideways underneath the patient.
• The patient should be positioned in the centre of the slide sheet.

Moving with the Sliding Mat

The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for pulling, pushing and side / 135° positioning.

PM-1210/PM-1220/PM-1215/PM-1420/PM-2010/PM-2020/PM-2015
Placing the Sliding Mat, option A

• The Sliding Mat is pushed crosswise under the patient’s pelvis.

Placing the Sliding Mat, option B

• Place the patient on their side.
• Fold 1/3 of the Sliding Mat down on the side depending on the planned direction of movement
• Place the Sliding Mat against the back of the patient, the position may vary correspondingly.
• Place the patient on their back.
• Pull the folded over third through underneath the patient.
• The patient should be positioned in the centre of the Sliding Mat.

Moving toward the head

Prerequisites: The legs can be flexed. Use of a non-slip mat is recommended in this case!

• Flex the patient’s legs.
• The patient can move up by extending the legs, on their own or with the user’s assistance.

If the legs cannot be flexed, then an additional Sliding Mat is required.

Moving to the side

Prerequisites: none

The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for sideways pulling, pushing and lateral positioning.

Removal

After positioning has been completed, the Sliding Mat can be removed without moving the patient.

• Support the patient with one hand.
• The Sliding Mat can be pulled out from underneath the patient with the other hand by pulling on the side below.

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3.7 Approved accessories, combination with other products

Sliding Mats are used in combination with the following products:

• PM-7010/7011 Non-Slip Mats
• PM-8010 Positioning Wedges

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-1051.2 Protection Cover

4 Product marking / CE

The Petermann Sliding Mat 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, hereinafter 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.

5 Cleaning, care and disinfection

The product doesn’t require any special maintenance. It can be machine washed at 90°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.

6 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.

7 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.

8 Disposal information

There are no specific disposal regulations for Sliding Mats, 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

Gleitmatten:2021-12

References

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

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