etac IMM1035_IFU Immedia One-Man Bed Sling Instruction Manual

etac IMM1035_IFU Immedia One-Man Bed Sling

Product Information

The OneManSling is a product developed by Etac for the manual handling of a user higher up in the bed when only one carer is available for the task. 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 has an expected service life of 1 to 2 years under normal use and comes with a two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Positioning: The black webbing strap should be fastened to a stable part of the bed frame at the head end.
2. Attach the glide sleeve to the webbing strap and feed it past the handles, so that it glides without obstruction.
3. Moving the user higher up in the bed: The user should bend his/her legs slightly. OneManSling should be pushed under the user’s legs and pulled until the glide sleeve lies against the user’s rear. The rest of the webbing strap with the handles should be fed to the opposite side of the bed.

• It is important to note that the person described as the user in the instructions is the person who is lying or sitting on the product, while the carers are the people who maneuver the product.
• To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the product, please read the manual carefully. The information given in this manual, including recommendations, combinations, and sizing, does not apply to special orders and modifications. If in doubt, please contact Etac
• If adjustments, repairs, or combinations not predetermined by Etac are made, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid.

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 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 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 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 the manufacturer.

Symbols in general

Intended use
OneManSling has been specially developed for the manual handling of a user higher up in the bed when only one carer is available for the task.

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

Practical handling

Positioning

• The black webbing strap is fastened to a stable part of the bed frame at the head end.
• Attach the glide sleeve to the webbing strap and feed it past the handles, so that it glides without obstruction.

Use

Moving the user higher up in the bed

1. The user bends his/her legs slightly.
2. OneManSling is pushed under the user’s legs and is pulled until the glide sleeve lies against the user’s rear.
3. The rest of the webbing strap with the handles is fed to the opposite side of the bed.
4. The carer moves around to the opposite side of the bed at the head end. The carer positions a MultiGlide under the user’s pillow and pulls down so that it covers the user’s shoulders.
5. Further glide devices can be added under the user’s rear (and under the legs if the user is not able to bend his/her knees).
6. The carer stands with one foot forward, grasps one or two of the handles closest to the user’s hip and uses weight transference (Illustrations 1 and 2).The procedure can be repeated if necessary.
7. After manual handling, remove MultiGlide and feed OneManSling back to the opposite side at the head end, where it can be stored until the next time.

Legs into bed

1. Attach OneManSling to a stable part of the bed frame at the foot end on one of the long sides (the same side as where the user sits on the edge of the bed).
2. Feed OneManSling under the user’s knees (closest to the foot end) and around the ankle of the other leg, so that the user’s legs are above OneManSling.
3. When the user is ready, the carer pulls the OneManSling handles in the direction of the foot end.
4. Both of the user’s legs are now pulled towards the foot end. The carer continues to move around the end of the bed in an arch, ending up at the opposite side of the bed.
5. There is no need to lift the webbing strap. The carer simply has to move in an arch around the foot end. When the carer reaches the foot end on the opposite side, she/he can continue to pull on the strap until the user’s legs are in the middle of the bed. For optimal gliding movement, a Glide Cushion or MultiGlide can be used at the edge of the bed at the foot end under OneManSling.
6. NB! This manual handling must be carried out by two carers if the user is unable to lay down his/her upper body by
7. him/herself. The bed headboard can be raised if necessary.

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.
• Do not use the product as a sling. If in any doubt – please contact Etac.

Material and cleaning

Material
Belt: Polyester.
GlideSheet:
Inner surface: Nylon
Outer surface: Polyurethane
Filling: Polyester (machine-washable at 95°C).
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

• Separate the two parts before washing.
• Do not use fabric softener.
• 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

COMBINATIONS

Article no.| Product Description| Size (mm)

(open on the width)

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IM100| MultiGlide vertical XXS| W1000xL700
IM103/1| MultiGlide vertical XS| W1000xL1350
IM102| MultiGlide vertical S| W1000xL2000
IM108| MultiGlide vertical M| W1080xL800
IM120| MultiGlide vertical L| W1200xL700
IM130| MultiGlide vertical XXL| W1300xL800
IM168| MultiGlide vertical XXXL| W1600xL800
IM200| MultiGlide vertical XXXXL| W2000xL700
IM40| MultiGlide lateral XXS| W400xL400
IM62| MultiGlide lateral XS| W600xL250
IM66| MultiGlide lateral S| W600xL600
IM77| MultiGlide lateral M| W720xL700
IM88| MultiGlide lateral L| W800xL800
IM80| MultiGlide lateral XL| W720xL1000
IM83| MultiGlide lateral XXL| W720xL1300
IM82| MultiGlide lateral XXXL| W700xL2000
IM00100| MultiGlide SG vertical XXS| W1000xL700
IM00108| MultiGlide SG vertical M| W1080xL800
IM00120/1| MultiGlide SG vertical XL| W1200xL900
IM00139| MultiGlide SG vertical XXL| W1300xL900
IM00130| MultiGlide SG vertical XXL – mini| W1300xL800
IM00170| MultiGlide SG vertical XXL – wide| W1400xL1200
IM00200| MultiGlide SG vertical XXXXL| W2000xL700
IM0040| MultiGlide SG lateral XXS| W400xL400
IM0066| MultiGlide SG lateral S| W600xL600
IM0077| MultiGlide SG lateral M| W720xL700
IM0088| MultiGlide SG lateral L| W800xL800
IM0080| MultiGlide SG lateral XL| W720xL1000
IM0083| MultiGlide SG lateral XXL| W720xL1300
IM0082| MultiGlide SG vertical XXXXL| W700xL2000
IM100/140| MultiGlide open| W1000xL1400
IM00150/70| MultiGlide SG open| W1500xL700
IM2245| MultiGlide SG Roll. 10 meters| W1500xL10000
IM2249| MultiGlide SG Roll. 100 meters| W1500xL100000
IM60/25N| GlideCushion Nylon XS| W600xL250
IM60/50| GlideCushion S| W600xL500
IM60/90| GlideCushion M| W600xL900
IM69/70| GlideCushion L| W690xL700
IM90/90

IM4303 IM130DR

| GlideCushion XL

GlideCushion S set Incl. IM60/50 + IM6000N MultiGlide w/handles

| W900xL900

W1300xL800

IM160DR| MultiGlide w/handles| W1600xL800

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 washing – 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, controlling the buckle and the stitching.

Stability test
Try to bend the product to 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 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

References

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