PETERMANN PM-6013 Leg Belt User Manual

PETERMANN PM-6013 Leg Belt

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, an 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 has 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 Leg Belt is part of a product range with a wide range of possible applications.

• This product is used in particular when transferring seated 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.

Product versions

• Item no.: PM-3005 Leg Belt

Accessories

• Item no.: PM-3007 Leg Belt Extension

Scope of delivery

• Leg Belt
  • 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 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 Leg Belt 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).
• Ensure that the Velcro fastener on the belt closes securely during use and verify that the Velcro material is working properly. A belt with defective Velcro material must not be used any longer.
• 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.

Symbols used

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

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

Indication and further use

• Due to the wide range of possible applications, the indications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture, since the Leg Belt is suitable for all applications involving people who require lower extremity support during transfers.
• To stabilise the transfer in case of reduced muscle tone
• To simplify mobilisation to the edge of the bed
• For significant weight unloading during the transfer
• For greater safety during the transfer

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:
• For individually perceived pain
• For patients who want to walk right away.
• For patients with leg amputations
• For wounds or fractures in the fastening area
• For all clinical pictures for which weight may not be placed on the feet.

Application risks

• The patient’s weight is not on their feet during the transfer → risk of falling
• Patients with perceptual disabilities feel confined → restlessness → risk of falling is possible
• The Velcro surface is at the back and doesn’t receive enough counter-pressure → risk of falling
• Insufficient pressure applied by the user → difficult movement
• Incorrect positioning of the Leg Belt → difficult movement
• Misuse

Areas of application

• The product can be used in home care and other healthcare facilities as well as hospitals.

Application illustration

Application

Transferring the patient

• The Leg Belt supports the patient transfer in combination with the Raising Aid Magic or the Support Belt.
• The Leg Belt is placed around the legs of the sitting patient from the back to the front at knee height and secured with the Velcro closure. The user places his/her foot between the patient’s feet. The user applies pressure to the Leg Belt with his/her knee in order to help raise the patient and to stabilize the turning motion.

Raising the patient in bed

• The Leg Belt can assist with raising a recumbent patient out of the bed. To do so, it is placed around the patient’s legs and closed from the back to the front with the Velcro closure. Joining the legs can facilitates rotation out of the bed.
• Visit our website at www.pm-med.de or watch our comprehensive product videos on our YouTube channel.

Approved accessories, in combination with other products

• Accessories optional: Leg Belt extension item no.: PM-3007
• The Leg Belt Extension allows the Leg Belt to be extended by 500 mm, from 1400 mm to 1900 mm. Any required length can be achieved with additional extensions.
• Before using the Leg Belt Extension, please verify that it is safe and suitable for the application.
• Leg Belts are used in combination with the following products:
• PM-5080 Turning Disc
• PM-5020/30/50 Sliding Board
• PM-3012/15 Raising Aid Magic/Standard
• PM-6013/14/15 Holding Belt
• 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!

Sets

PM-3005 Leg Belt

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

Product marking / CE

• The Petermann Leg Belt 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 Leg Belts, 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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