Etac IM8011054 Mini Board Stretcher User Manual

Instruction for use
IMM1045_IFU.Version9.2020-09-15

User Manual

Illustrations

General

Thank you for choosing an Teac product.
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 careers 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 career.
These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices.
At Etic we strive to continually improve our products 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 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 Patient handling, see www.etac.com.
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 manufacturer.

Symbols in general

| Washing
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| Do not bleach
| Tumble-dry
| Iron
| Do not dry clean
| Medical device
| Disinfect / Wipe off
| Never leave on the floor
| Risk of sliding down
| Keep out of the sun
| Read the user manual
| Warning
| Production year, month and day
| Batch no./Lot no.
| User mass limit = maximum rated load
| The product can be scrapped according to national regulations
| Manufacturer
| CE -certification
| Keep dry
| Non sterile
| Article number

Intended use

MiniBoard can be used in manual handling situations, such as turning a user in bed, moving a user higher up in bed, from bed to bed.
MiniBoard is available in five models: from 4 to 11 handles, and without/with head support to provide ideal support for the user’s head.

Intended environment
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Practical handling

Positioning
Positioning MiniBoard under the user: Roll the user slightly against the direction of movement. Then fold the functional handles alongside the user in under MiniBoard, and slide
MiniBoard in under the user. Roll the user back and then roll him/her gently in the opposite direction and fold out the functional handles.

Use

The carer now grasps the functional handles and can move the user in the bed, from one bed to another, from lying to seated position and then standing, etc. (Illustrations 1 and 2).
If MiniBoard is used to lift a user from the floor, careers should assess working conditions and space available vis-à-vis correct manual handling techniques and the total weight that can be lifted responsibly.
MiniBoard can be easily removed by moving the functional handles to one side in under the MiniBoard, rolling the user gently to this side, and then pulling MiniBoard out on the opposite side.

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.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques 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.
There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave the product on the floor.
Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that the assistive product can be used for the individual user and, in combination with other devices, that it is safe for the user and carers.
For use at temperatures between 0ºC-60ºC.

Material and cleaning

Material:
Top side: Nylon
Inner surface: Polypropylene board (removable)
Foam: Polyethylene
Handles: Polyester
Assembling system: Hook & loop.
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:
Remove board before washing.
Do not add fabric conditioner.
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 and 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 a perfect condition.
• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles, 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, buckles are intact/faultless.
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| 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:

**** Production year, month and day
The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations
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References

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