PETERMANN 99811-PM-3012 Raising Aid Magic Instruction Manual

PETERMANN 99811-PM-3012 Raising Aid Magic

General Information

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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 Raising 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. Raising Aids are 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 Raising Aids are safe transfer aids, which allow for transfers which are pleasant and comfortable for the patient as well as being simple and back-friendly for the user. 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 Petermann Transfer Aid Magic is patented under following patent no.:

• DE 10 2009 019 716 B3
• EP 2 248 502

Product versions

• Item no.: PM-3015 Raising Aid Magic
• Item no.: PM-3012 Raising Aid Standard

Accessories

• Item no.: PM-3010 Looped Belt

Scope of delivery

Raising Aid Magic/Standard 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 Raising Aid, always ensure that the bed, the wheelchair 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).
• 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.
• Use the safety loop belt exclusively for short-term patient transfer and only in combination with holding belt and Raising Aid Magic/Standard.
• Mind the possible hazards of tripping and getting caught by the belt systems!

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. Check the product functionality by applying pressure to the handles and buckle 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 Raising Aids 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)

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.

Application risks

• For diagnoses which don’t allow for the use of an additional Leg Belt (e.g. types of paralysis), the patient may slide forward due to insufficient support.
• Please contact us in these cases, so that we can offer you an alternate solution.

Areas of application

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

Application illustration

Application

Raising Aids are universal aids with many potential applications.

Prerequisites for application without leg belt

Adequate tone of the lower extremities and adequate trunk stability must be given!

Raising Aid Standard (without flexible additional belt)

• The Raising Aid Standard is positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
• Grasp the belts
• Step forward
• Shift weight to the back while providing assistance to stand up (figure 2)

Raising Aid Magic with flexible additional belt and leg belt

Patients with: Little upper body tone Little muscle tone in the legs

Placement option A

The patient can keep their upper body stable on their own and has no high- friction materials underneath them

• Placing the Leg Belt (also see the Leg Belt user manual)
• Place the Raising Aid Magic behind the patient (Figure 1)
• Place the flexible additional belt against the buttocks
• Move it under the buttocks using the attached belt wings

Placement option B

The patient cannot keep their upper body stable on their own and/or has a high-friction material underneath them

• Placing the Leg Belt (also see the leg belt user manual)
• Place the Raising Aid Magic behind the patient (Figure 1)
• Steady the upper body and tilt slightly to the side
• Pull the belt under the buttocks with the free hand
• Change sides
• Repeat the process until the flexible belt is in the desired position

Transfer

• The height of the back piece can be adjusted as necessary.
• Grasp the belt with wrapping (Figure 1)
• Step forward (Figure 2)
• Shift weight to the back while providing assistance to stand up
• Use small steps to steer in the desired direction
• Step forward
• Tense, assist with safe sitting down (Figure 3)

The aids should be removed after the transfer is complete!
The Raising Aids 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.
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Approved accessories, combination with other products

Accessories optional: Looped belt item no.: PM-3010

The Looped Belt enables also especially the safe transfer for patients that sit in very narrow wheel chairs or seat pans that prevent applying the flexible additional belt of the Raising Aids under the patient. Both loops of the Looped Belt have to be attached to the grips of the holding belt and with help of the clip locks then applied under the patient’s legs.

Combination with other products

Raising Aids are used in combination with the following products:

• PM-3005 Leg Belt
• PM-5080 Turning Disc
• PM-6013/14/15 Holding Belt S/M/L
• PM-5020/30/50 Sliding Board

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

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

Product marking / CE

• The Petermann Raising Aid Standard/Magic 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. The outer shell 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.

The inner reinforcing components must be removed

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, 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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