PETERMANN BM-5000 Blue Motion Flexible Sliding Board User Manual

PETERMANN BM-5000 Blue Motion Flexible Sliding Board

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 transfer aids.
• 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.
• The Sliding Boards are part of a product line which is used specifically to aid in the transfer of patients in hospitals and other health care facilities, as well as in home care.
• The product may only be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions.
• The Sliding Board is a safe transfer aid, which allows for a transfer from bed to wheelchair or other seating positions, 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.

Product versions
Item no.: BM-5000 Sliding Board

Accessories
No accessories are available for this device.

Scope of delivery

• Sliding board
• User manual

Storage, transport

• Store/transport at -5 C – 40 C
• Other: protect from sunlight

Service life / lifecycle

• If the product is used in accordance with the safety instructions, then the expected product service life is three years. However, the effective service life may vary depending on the frequency and intensity of use and the number of cleaning 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.
• Weight limits must be observed (150 kg).
• The handle is intended solely for positioning. Do not reach into the handle openings during transfer.
• The use of non-standard cleaning agents or bleaching agents, alcohols or other chemical additives may lead to permanent deterioration of the sliding mat properties.
• Ensure that both ends of the sliding board are securely supported on the transfer surfaces. The clear distance bridged with the sliding board must not exceed 20 cm.
• Transfers under naked skin must be aided with a protective layer (e.g. towel).
• The smooth surface significantly reduces resistance due to friction during repositioning. Check the transfer surfaces carefully to ensure they are fixed in place securely (e.g. wheelchair, bed).
• Transfer products are subject to a natural ageing process. Inspect the equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.

Symbols used

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. Verify the function and stability of the product by bending the board carefully and ensure that the material is elastic, yet firm and stable and 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!

Using the product

Indication and further use
Due to the wide range of possible applications, the indications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture, since sliding boards are suitable for all applications involving people who require assistance.

• Seated transfer with more supporting surface area and reduced friction.
• Maintaining independence with restricted mobility.
• Facilitates position changes with and without assistance.
• Reduction of shear and friction forces in case of an elevated risk of decubitus.
• Good adaptability thanks to the flexible material when height differences must be overcome.

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)

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:

• All diagnoses which preclude sitting.

Application risks

• Insufficient care while placing under buttocks → risk of pinching the skin
• 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
• Lack of stabilisation → risk of falling

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

Application illustration

Application

The Sliding Board is used for transferring patients. The patient is no longer required to come to a standing position, but can complete the position change independently or with assistance while seated. The BM-5000 has a similar bearing surface area without the bevel.

1. Placement
   • Steady the upper body and tilt slightly to the side.
   • Push the Sliding Board under the buttocks approx. one hand width, parallel with the sitting surface.
   • Raise the patient.
   • Turn the Sliding Board underneath the patient in the desired direction to the transfer target.
   • The transfer can take place.
2. Transfer methods
   • Independently through weight transfer, do not reach into the handle openings as the handle is intended solely for positioning.
   • Transfer with assistance
   • Transfer with additional aids
   • Backwards transfer in case of double amputation is possible.
   • Transfer with additional sliding aids (BM-0652/-0752): this combination facilitates the transfer to and positioning in a wheelchair and may only be performed with assistance!
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Approved accessories, combination with other products

• Sliding Board is used in combination with the following products:
  • BM-0652/0752 Slides
  • PM-3005 Leg Belt
  • PM-6013/14/15 Holding Belt
  • PM-3012/PM-3015 Raising Aid
• 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!

Product marking / CE

• The Petermann Sliding Board 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

• All Petermann repositioning and transfer aids can be wet cleaned. Use warm water and a mild cleaning agent. If applicable, wipe the product off with a moist cloth and then let it dry thoroughly. Don’t use any scouring or bleaching agents or any sharp-edged objects for cleaning.
• 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 2 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 Sliding Boards, they can be disposed of in accordance with applicable national and local regulations.

ABOUT COMPANY

• Petermann GmbH
• Waldweg 3
• D-91601 Dombühl
• Phone: +49 (0) 9868-9339-0
• Email: [email protected]

References

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

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