etac MultiGlide Sheets Instruction Manual

etac MultiGlide Sheets

Product Information

• Product Name: MultiGlide Single Patient Use
• Manufacturer: Etac
• Intended Use: To reduce friction at pressure points during manual handling such as turning users in bed, pulling them higher up in the bed, getting in and out of bed, etc.
• Environment of Use: Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
• Product Type: Class 1 Medical Device
• Expected Service Life: 1 to 2 years under normal use
• Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly
• User Mass Limit: Maximum rated load

Product Usage Instructions

1. Take a polybag from the box and mark it with the user’s name.
2. Place the polybag on the bed with the string.
3. Take MultiGlide Single Patient Use out of the polybag and use it for repositioning and transfer.
4. If it is not soiled after use, place MultiGlide Single Patient Use in the polybag again so it is ready for use the next time.
5. If soiled, dispose of the product according to local and national regulations.
6. To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the product, please read the manual carefully before use.
7. The product is intended for single-patient use only and must be disposed of after use.
8. If adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined by Etac are made, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid. Contact Etac if in doubt.
9. Do not bleach the product and never leave it on the floor. Keep it dry and out of the sun.
10. 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.

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Illustrations

General

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 carers are the people who manoeuvre 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 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 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 manufacturer.

Symbols in general

Intended use

MultiGlide Single Patient Use can be used anywhere where it is beneficial to reduce friction at pressure points during manual handling: turning users in bed, pulling them higher up in the bed, getting in and out of bed, etc. MultiGlide Single Patient Use must only be used for one user, so after use it must be disposed of.

Intended environment

Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Practical handling

Positioning

MultiGlide Single Patient Use can be positioned under pressure points – where the user “clings” to the underlying surface. Take a polybag from the box. Mark the polybag with user’s name, and place the polybag on the bed with the string. Take MultiGlide Single Patient Use out of the polybag, and use it for repositioning and transfer. If it is not soiled after use, place MultiGlide Single Patient Use in the polybag again so it is ready for use the next time. If soiled, dispose of the product according to local and national regulations.

Use

Positioning MultiGlide Single Patient Use for turning:
Fold MultiGlide Single Patient Use – roll the user slightly to one side and push MultiGlide Single Patient Use in under the user’s body (see Illustration 1). Turning the user will be easier if a draw sheet is used (see Illustration 2). On the opposite side, MultiGlide Single Patient Use can be folded out completely. If the user only needs to be turned on their side, MultiGlide Single Patient Use can be positioned just under one hip. MultiGlide Single Patient Use can also be positioned under the user’s thigh with the folded edge uppermost, i.e. facing the user. Unfold MultiGlide Single Patient Use one wing at a time. The user can now either be moved/turned as required. Alternative method 1: Fold MultiGlide Single Patient Use loosely.
Carer A grasps the sheet on Carer B’s side of the bed, and gently rolls the user. MultiGlide Single Patient Use is pushed in under the heavy pressure points (most often shoulders and hips). Then
the user is rolled back onto his/her back. If necessary, Carer B can roll the user as described above. Carer A smoothes out MultiGlide Single Patient Use (see illustration 2).

Turning with assistance from 1 or 2 carers:
The user can also be turned in this way: one of the carers stands with one foot forward and grasps the sheet using a “flour bag grip” or an “axe grip”. Then, with arms stretched at the leve  of the user’s shoulders and hips and using weight transference, the carer pulls the user to the edge of the bed (see Illustration 3). The carer bends slightly at the knee, grasps the sheet holding his/her elbows close into the body. As the carer straightens up, the user turns on their side. If necessary, the carer on the opposite side can help by pushing on the draw sheet and MultiGlide Single Patient Use and supporting the user when he/she reaches the side position. Alternative method 1: Carer B rolls the user, while Carer A pulls on the sheet, thus turning the user on their side. Alternative method 2: Carer B grasps the draw sheet on the opposite side and turns the user using weight transference.

To remove MultiGlide Single Patient Use:
The carer glides one hand between the two sheet layers, locates the corner on the opposite side and pulls it slowly towards him/ herself, turning MultiGlide Single Patient Use inside out.

Positioning MultiGlide Single Patient Use higher up in the bed:
The user has slid down (see Illustration 4). Position the pillow and MultiGlide Single Patient Use under the user’s head. Pull MultiGlide Single Patient Use down until it is under the user’s shoulder blades (see Illustrations 5 and 6). If the user can lift his/her hips (if possible while the foot end of the bed is raised slightly), the user’s feet can be positioned on a piece of non-slip fabric and the user will glide further up in the bed. If necessary, a carer can push gently on the user’s knee. A Sling or OneManSling can also be used to help raise the user (see Illustration 7).
Alternatively, a hoist can be used: raise the hips very slightly from the bed and the user will glide slowly up in the bed (see Illustration 8).
To remove MultiGlide Single Patient Use, a carer pulls the corner towards the opposite side. The carer here grasps the corner and pulls slowly, turning MultiGlide Single Patient Use inside-out (see Illustration 9).

In/out of bed:
When a user is to get in or out of bed, the distance between MultiGlide Single Patient Use and the edge of the bed should be not less than 15 cm.

Prone Positioning
To have a better workings environment and something to pull in, it is recommended to have a drawsheet or bedsheet over the MultiGlide. A wide Multiglide or two wide open version gives the best result, alternative use two. To the side the user is turned place the hand under the users
hip with palm up. Remove the head-end of the bed. If needed add the normal pillows or positioning cushions used on top of the patients body. Place a drawsheet or bed sheet on top, and tuck the sheet round the user like a cocoon. One carer secure the patients head and on carer on each side to support the user and push and pull. Pull and push the patient to the opposite bedside where the hand is under the hip (illustration 10) Turn the user to prone positioning. (illustration 11+12) Secure that the user has the right positioning. (Illustration 13)

Notice

Special features

• Always check the product before use. Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs of wear-and-tear or it is soiled, 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.
• MultiGlide Single Patient Use can be used either over or under a draw sheet, making the draw sheet easier to pull on. The choice of model depends not only on the needs but also on the user’s resources. As a general rule: more resources means less MultiGlide Single Patient Use.
• 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.
• It is recommended that the guard rail is in place when the user is left on the glide system, unless a risk assessment has found that the user can be safely left
• on the glide system without the need of guard rails. If in any doubt – please contact Etac.

Material and cleaning

Material:
Nylon.

• Low friction on both inner and outer surfaces.
• The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time it is used.
• Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.
• Never try to repair a product yourself.
• Never use a defective product.

Washing instructions:
Cannot be washed

Products and accessories

pieces
IM301| MultiGlide Single Patient Use lateral XXL| W730xL1450| 5 boxes of 10 pieces
IM302| MultiGlide Single Patient Use vertical XXL| W1300xL900| 5 boxes of 10 pieces
IM303| MultiGlide Single Patient Use vertical L| W1200xL730| 5 boxes of 10 pieces
IM304| MultiGlide Single Patient Use open L| W2000xL850| 5 boxes of 20 pieces
IM305| MultiGlide Single Patient Use open M| W1450xL1000| 5 boxes of 20 pieces
IM306| MultiGlide Single Patient Use open S (2 pcs. in a bag)| W1000xL1000| 5 boxes of 10 pieces
IM32I| MultiGlide Single Patient Use Dispenser| | 1 box of 10 pieces

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.
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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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