etac Immedia LeanOnMe Basic Traditional Positioning Cushions User Manual

etac Immedia LeanOnMe Basic Traditional Positioning Cushions

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General

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To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, please read this manual carefully. The person described as “the user” in this “Instruction for Use” is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carers are the people who maneuver the product.

This symbol appears alongside the text in the manual. It draws the reader’s attention to points at which there may be a risk to the health and safety of the user or carer. These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices. At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time and therefore we reserve the right to make changes to products without prior warning. All measurements given on illustrations and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects. The information is given in this manual, including recommendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply to special orders and modifications. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac.

Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
Expected lifetime: The device has an expected service life of 1 to 2 years under normal use. The service life of the device varies depending on usage frequency, loads and how often and how it is washed.
For further information on the Etac transfer range, see www.etac.com.

The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to the manufacturer.

Symbols in general

• Intended purpose Positioning the user and supporting the body or extremities for users with special needs.
• Intended target group Used for users with special needs; e.g. people with Alzheimer’s disease, Cerebral palsy, Hemiplegia, Multiple sclerosis, Paraplegia/Quadriplegia, Parkinson’s disease, Spina bifida, and people with a variety of psychiatric conditions causing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, distressed and/or combative behavior. Not an exhaustive list.
• Intended Environment For use in acute care, long-term care, home care
• Indications The device can be used by children, adults, and elderly people with a need for positioning or support of the body or extremity. The target group for the device is based on individual health and mobility function, and not a specific diagnosis or age.
• Contraindications There are no known contraindications

Practical handling

Positioning
Repositioning users with or at risk of pressure injuries and determining the individual’s frequency of repositioning is strongly recommended by international experts. The inability to make postural adjustments independently can lead to many negative health implications, e.g. pressure injuries and body shape deformity. LeanOnMe can be used to support the body and extremities, and thus achieve a relieving and calming body position. Below is only suggestions on how to use LeanOnMe, it should always be the user’s special needs that define the choice of cushion/cushions and/or combinations and finally positioning.

Use

Immedia LeanOnMe Roll
The roll can be bent, shaped, and adjusted exactly to user needs. It can also be shaken so that it becomes fuller in some areas and thinner on others. In the lateral side position, it can be shaped to support the head, back, and legs. Is very suitable for neurological users, people with decreased body awareness or anxiety. (Illustration 1,2,3,4,5) For users with brain injury or hemiplegia as it provides good tactile stimulation.

Immedia LeanOnMe Channel
The channel-sewn cushion is a flexible pillow that protects, supports and relieves. The cushion can be rolled depending on the application. The cushion can be shaped and placed under the leg(s), between the legs, under the calves to relieve the heels, or under an arm to relieve shoulder blades and/or elbows. Support an arm or in lateral position, the cushion can be placed in the back or between the legs to protect exposed areas. In the sitting position, the pillow is placed in the back as support by e.g. dining. (Illustrations 6,7,8,9)

Immedia LeanOnMe Wing
The backrest cushion with a wing is used in lateral position. The user lies on the wing so that the user’s own weight holds the cushion in place. Then the back is supported precisely and stable. The cushion can also be used supine to support the arms or to protect exposed body parts from pressure from bed rails. (Illustration 9,13)

Immedia LeanOnMe XXS
A functional small support cushion, which is placed where smaller gaps occur between the body and mattress when a person is positioned. Typically, at the ankle and knee. Applying the cushion has a relaxing effect on the body part, which propagates to the rest of the body. The small cushion is the professional replacement for the duvet clip – but it does not collapse or flatten out. (Illustration 10,11,12).

Immedia LeanOnMe Basic
Traditional positioning cushions in 6 sizes can be used, in lateral and supine positioning for supporting the back, arms and legs, under the knees and ankles, or in supine position to facilitate breathing. The positioning cushions can also be used to protect exposed body parts from pressure from bed rails. (Illustration 6,7,8,9,13,14,15,16,17,18)

Immedia LeanOnMe Ring
The neck cushion is used to provide a stable and relieving support when a normal pillow is not considered appropriate. For users with poor head control, it can also be used in a half-seated bed or armchair. Provides good headrest. The neck Ring can easily be taken on trips to relieve sore neck muscles and vertebrae. (Illustration 19,20).

Notice

Special features

• Always check the product before use and after washing.
• Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
• Read these instructions carefully.
• It is important that carers receive instruction in manual handling. Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further information, contact Etac.
• Encourage the user to assist where possible.
• To ensure that the user feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
• The choice of model depends not only on the needs but also on the user’s resources.
• Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that the assistive product can be used for the intended user and, in combination with other devices, is safe for both user and carers.
• Never use a product without any cover.
• Never leave on the floor.
• Important that the cushion do not block the airways

If in any doubt – please contact Etac.

Material and cleaning

Material:

• Cover: 75% Lyocell (TENCEL™ + SMARTCEL™ sensitive), 25% Modal (TENCEL™)
• Back: 100% Polyester + Polyurethane membrane
• Inner cushion: 50/50% Cotton/Polyester
• Filling: Polyurethane foam + EPP-beans

The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time it is used, and especially after washing. Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric. Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use a defective product.

Washing instructions

• Recommended washing the product before use.
• Remove inner cushion before washing
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not over dry
• Do not drain dry
• Shake thoroughly after drying
• This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution

Products

Accessories

Service Information

Inspection

First inspection:

• Is the packaging intact?
• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no. and product description
• Check that Short Instruction is enclosed – updated User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from www.etac.com or contact your Etac Customer Service or the local dealer.
• Check the label on the product – does it include article no., product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions and supplier name?

Periodic Inspection:

• Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in perfect condition.
• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles, and buckles.
• If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must be removed from service immediately.

Visual inspection/Check the product:
Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching, handles, and buckles are intact/faultless.

Mechanical load or stress/Test handles:
Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions and control the material, seams and stitching. Test buckles: Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions, control the buckle and the stitching.

Stability test:
Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm, stable and solid. Test low/high friction:
Place the product on a firm surface or a bed, place your hands on the material and test the friction by pushing your hands down into the product.

• Low friction – slides effortlessly
• High friction – no sliding/moving

Check:
Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:

Manual transfer aids with for sitting and lying transfer and with high or low friction:

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