etac Immedia SlingOn Large Hoist Aid Instructions
- October 30, 2023
- Etac
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etac Immedia SlingOn Large Hoist Aid
Product Information: Sling On
Intended Use: Sling On can be used to position a sheet under difficult conditions. It is ideal for use with bariatric patients. Sling On comprises two pieces of ultra-thin, smooth nylon material, which is smooth on both sides. The material ensures minimal friction between the user and the underlying surface. The device improves the career’s working conditions while reducing the risk of shearing and friction for the user.
Intended Environment: Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
Compliance Standards: These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices.
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.
Manufacturer Information: For further information on Etac Patient handling, see www.etac.com.
Product Usage Instructions: Sling On
- Position Sling On so that the press studs in all four corners are fastened.
- Fold Sling On at least as many times as there is a crossed stitching at each functional handle or alternatively, roll Sling On until there is no excess material.
- Position Sling On under the user either from the head or foot end.
- Ensure that the open end faces away from the user and the folded part is under the head, pillow, and shoulders.
Note: 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. To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, please read this manual carefully.
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Illustrations
Thank you for choosing an Etac 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 Etac 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
- Do not bleach
- Tumbledry
- Iron
- Do not dryclean
- 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
SlingOn can be used to position a sheet under difficult conditions. Ideal for
use with bariatric patients.
SlingOn comprises two pieces of ultra-thin, smooth nylon material, which is
smooth on both sides. The material ensures minimal friction between the user
and the underlying surface. The device improves the carer’s working conditions
while reducing the risk of shearing and friction for the user.
Intended environment
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
Practical handling
Positioning
Position Sling On. The press studs in all four corners must be fastened. Fold
Sling On at least as many times as there is a crossed stitching at each
functional handle. Alternatively, roll Sling On until there is no excess
material.
Position Sling On under the user either from the head or foot end.
Position Sling On so that the open end faces away from the user and the folded
part is under the head, pillow and shoulders.
Grasp the corner through both layers – the career’s palm is facing the user
with Sling On inside the career’s hand. The career can now “roll” Sling On out
under the user (Illustrations 1 and 2). It will often be an advantage if there
are more than two careers, e.g. one career to hold Sling On at the top while
the other careers press down on the mattress. Fold out one wing at a time.
Alternative method:
For some users, it will be advisable to position Sling On under the small of
the user’s back.
To position Sling On under the small of the user’s back, the Sling On must be
“zigzag-folded”. The zigzag-folded Sling On is folded again (by about one
third) and then pushed under the small of the user’s back. The career on the
opposite side can easily grasp and unfold Sling On. Then Sling On can be
folded out (either upwards or downwards).
Use
After positioning the Sling On, the user can be mobilized or the sheet can be
pulled down between the two layers. Release the press studs. The sheet is then
placed between the two layers. The careers gently pull the sheet into position
(Illustration 3). Ideally, the leg straps are pushed under the user between
the two nylon layers.
To remove the top side of Sling On: A career grasps the opposite corner and
slowly pulls the top side out (Illustration 4). The user can now be lifted in
the sheet.
In a chair:
Fold Sling On as above, then push Sling On down behind the user’s back (same
technique as described above). Release the press studs and pull the sheet down
between the two nylon layers until it is in the correct position. Remove the
nylon layer between the user and the sheet. The user can now be lifted.
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 careers. 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 careers.
- Always remove Sling On after use.
- Do not use Sling On as a sling. Use for positioning and repositioning slings.
- NB! When mobilizing bariatric users, please note that factors such as functional capacity, illness and body size may be crucial to the choice of method used to mobilize the user.
- The instructions must therefore be considered as guidelines.
- Make sure you know exactly how much weight you are trying to move. Call for extra staff if necessary!
If in any doubt – please contact Etac.
Material and cleaning
Material:
Nylon, polyester, press studs.
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:
Do not use fabric softener – as this will reduce the glide effect. 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
Article no. Product Description Size (mm)
- IM437 SlingOn L W1200xL1500
- IM438 SlingOn M W800xL1700
- IM437/S SlingOn S W800xL1000
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.
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
Read the user manual