etac imm1016 Immedia Butterfly Board Instructions
- October 30, 2023
- Etac
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etac imm1016 Immedia Butterfly Board
Product Information
The product is called Butterfly and is a glide board used for manually handling a user with good seated balance in the seated position. The glide board can be used with or without glide wings. It is intended for use in acute care, long-term care, and home care environments. The product complies with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices. It comes with a two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly. The expected service life of the device is 1 to 2 years under normal use.
Product Usage Instructions
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, read the manual carefully. The person described as the user in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The careers are the people who maneuver the product. Position the glide board so that the cutout rests firmly against the wheelchair wheel. The other side must be positioned on e.g. the bed next to the user’s thigh. Remember to apply brakes to lock wheelchair and bed.
To use without glide wings: The user can slide slowly or shuffle over to the wheelchair by pushing him/herself away from the mattress. Depending on how self-supportive the user is, the career can help the user either by supporting the upper body with Support Belt or using a Sling, Multi Glide, towel or similar to complete.
If in doubt, please contact Etac. 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.
Do not bleach. Disinfect/Wipe off and never leave on the floor. Do not tumble dry or dry clean. Keep out of the sun. Read the user manual. The product can be scrapped according to national regulations. Keep dry. The user mass limit is the maximum rated load. The product information includes batch no./Lot no., production year, month and day, manufacturer CE-certification, non-sterile article number, and risk of sliding down.
For further information on the Etac transfer range, see www.etac.com.
See www.etac.com
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 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
Butterfly is a unique glide board for use in manually handling a user with good seated balance in the seated position. The glide board can be used with or without glide wings.
Intended environment
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
Practical handling
Positioning
When moving a user from bed to chair or other seat, position the wheelchair at
an angle of 40˚ from the bed. Distance between two supporting surfaces must
not exceed 25 cm
(Illustration 1). The black surfaces under the Butterfly Board must be
supported. Position the glide board so that the cutout rests firmly against
the wheelchair wheel. The other side must be positioned on e.g. the bed next
to the user’s thigh (Illustration 4). Remember to apply brakes to lock
wheelchair and bed
(Illustration 2 + 3).
Use
To use with glide wings
Fitting the glide wings:
If using glide wings, position these over the Butterfly Board so that they are
flush with the cutout on the glide board. Push
the Velcro tapes to the back (and feed through the handle). The tape is flush
with both cutouts. Turn the Butterfly Board and fasten the Velcro tape.
The user leans away from the direction of movement and either the carer or the
user him/herself pushes a small part of the glide wing under the user’s
buttock/thigh (Illustration 4). The user now leans in the direction of
movement. Pushing him/herself away from the mattress, the user now glides
slowly over to the wheelchair (Illustration 5 + 6 + 7). Depending on how self-
supportive the user is, the carer can help the user either by supporting the
upper body with SupportBelt or completing the move using a Sling.
To use without glide wings:
The user can slide slowly or “shuffle” over to the wheelchair
by pushing him/herself away from the mattress
(Illustration 5 + 6 + 7).
Depending on how self-supportive the user is, the carer can help the user
either by supporting the upper body with SupportBelt or using a Sling,
MultiGlide, towel or similar to complete
the manual handling.
Tips:
If an angle is created (e.g. if the bed is slightly higher than the
wheelchair), the user will slide more easily from one to the other.
To prevent strain on the knees in connection with the above, it may be
beneficial to use a PediTurn turnplate and SupportBelt, so that the user does
not twist at the knee and the carer has a good grip on the user.
To remove Butterfly, the user moves his/her weight from the glide board, lifts
and then pulls it free.
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 careers 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:
Butterfly Board:
Fibreglass.
Butterfly GlideWings:
Outer surface: Nylon
Inner surface: Nylon
Filling: Polyester.
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:
Washing instructions:
Durig washing the Velcro must be assembled.
Butterfly Board:
Can be wiped with soapy water or disinfectant.
Butterfly GlideWings:
Do not use fabric softener – 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)
- IM401 Butterfly Board W320xL660
- IM4001 Butterfly GlideWing L W350xL400
- IM4002 Butterfly GlideWing XL W350xL475
Combinations
Article no. Product Description Size (mm)
- IM99836GT PediTurn Soft Ø400
- IM99700 PediTurn Hard Ø380
- IM8017015 SupportBelt XL 1300-1700
- IM8015013 SupportBelt L 1200-1500
- IM8013013 SupportBelt M 900-1300
- IM8010513 SupportBelt S 650-1050
- IM8010509 SupportBelt XS 650-1050
- IM8009009 SupportBelt XXS 450-900
- IM428 Sling – long W160xL1900
- IM428K Sling – short W160xL1200
- IM426 SmartMove w/4 handles W210xL600
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