DHG ReTurnBelt System RoMedic Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- DHG
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DHG ReTurnBelt System RoMedic
Product Information
- Product Name: ReTurnBelt
- Model Numbers: 6031, 6035, 6032, 6036, 6033, 6037, 6034, 6038, 6233, 6234, 6235, 6236
- SWL (Safe Working Load): 205 kg / 450 lbs for wipeable version and 150 kg / 330 lbs for disposable version
- IFU (Instructions for Use) Number: 834 rev. 18 2022-01-14
Product Usage Instructions
ReTurnBelt is used for raising from a seated to a standing position, and for support in the standing position in combination with the use of ReTurn transfer platform. ReTurnBelt has a more rigid lower section for easy application and an elastic upper section for a better and more comfortable fit. ReTurnBelt has several gripping alternatives and a locking strap for extra support and safety in connection with the use of the ReTurn platform.
Check Safety
Visual inspection
Check the condition and function of the assistive device regularly. Always
inspect the product after laundering. Check to ensure that seams and material
are free from damage. Check to ensure that fabric is not worn or faded. If
there are signs of wear, the product must be discarded
Mechanical load
Apply pressure to buckles and handles and verify that they will not open or
break under heavy loads.
Always read before use
- Always read the instructions for use for all assistive devices used during a transfer.
- Keep the instructions for use where it is accessible to clients of the product.
- Always make sure that you have the right version of the instructions for use.
- The most recent editions of instructions for use are available for downloading from our website, www.directhealthcaregroup.com.
Placement of ReTurnBelt
- Fit the ReTurnBelt to the client with the elastic section facing upward and the rigid, lower section downward, as shown in the illustration on the product label.
- Lean the client forward or to one side and guide the lower section of the belt down towards the ‘sit bones’ (lowest bony prominences or ischial tuberosities).
- Secure the belt with the Velcro straps. The entire length of the front Velcro strap must be secured to the soft Velcro strap.
- The locking strap can be temporarily folded under the edge of the belt, so that it is accessible when the client has risen to a standing position. The locking strap is then looped around the ReTurn for added security while the client is standing.
Using the ReTurnBelt
Two caregivers with ReTurnBelt
Brake the wheels on the ReTurn. The client then leans forward and grasps the
handles on the ReTurn. The caregivers then grasp the handles on the
ReTurnBelt.
ReTurnBelt allows different gripping alternatives, and helps and encourages
the client to lean forward. One caregiver helps the client to lean forward and
provides support during raising.
One caregiver with ReTurnBelt
- Fasten the clasp without tensioning the strap. A click is heard when the clasp is secured.
- Brake the wheels on ReTurn.
- The caregiver encourages the client to lean forward while providing support during raising by grasping either a handle or the strap.
- The client leans forward and grasps the handles on ReTurn.
When it is necessary to attach ReTurnBelt to ReTurn7500
ReTurn7500:
Do not secure the clasp on the ReTurnBelt before rising. When the client is in
a standing position facing the ReTurn, the strap can be placed around one of
the vertical handles. Secure the clasp on the ReTurnBelt. A click is heard
when the clasp is secured.
ReTurn7500, with opening on the upper vertical handle:
Fasten the clasp on the ReTurnBelt without tensioning the strap. A click is
heard when the clasp is secured.
When the client is in a standing position facing the ReTurn, the strap is
passed through the opening in the upper vertical handle and placed against the
middle support bar.
Now, transfer the client with ReTurn. Plan carefully to ensure that the
transfer is as short as possible.
Sitting down
- Brake the wheels on the ReTurn. Ensure that the client is standing in a secure position facing the ReTurn, so that the locking strap is loosened. Undo the clasp and remove the strap from the ReTurn.
- Fold it under the edge of the belt, so that it does not catch on anything. Help the client into a seated position with the help of the ReTurnBelt.
Using ReTurnBelt without ReTurn
The ReTurnBelt can also be used to advantage even without ReTurn, for example, for gait training. Make sure you use the right size and secure the both the Velcro straps and the clasp.
Material
- Polyamid, nylon
- Disposable (non-woven): Polypropylene, hydrophobic
Care of the product polamid/nylon
- Read the product label.
- Do not use rinsing agent. To ensure maximum material life, hang dry or tumble dry on low heat.
- If disinfection is deeded, 70% ethanol, 45% isopropanol or similar should be used.
- Fasten the Velcro straps and clasp before laundering. Clean the Velcro straps to remove dust and dirt, so that they retain their adhesiveness.
Expected lifetime (Non-disposable)
Up to 10 years of normal use
Care of the product, disposable
- Read the product label.
- Do not launder. Discard the product if it is soiled or if there is a need to use another product.
Contact your local distributor if you have any questions about the product and its use. See www.directhealthcaregroup.com for a complete list of distributors.
Product information
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Simple solutions for great results
SystemRoMedic® is the name of Direct Healthcare Group’s unique easy transfer
concept, the market’s widest and most comprehensive range of clever, easy-to-
use and safe transfer and lifting aids designed to make life easier, both for
the user and for the caregiver. SystemRoMedic® is a complete solution that
provides for the majority of patient transfer or manual handling requirements.
From the simplest to the most complex scenarios, from the lightest to the
heaviest. The concept encompasses assistive devices for four different
categories of transfers:
- Transfer, assistive devices for manual transfers of users between two locations.
- Positioning, assistive devices for manual repositioning of users within the same location.
- Support, assistive devices for mobility support e.g., during sit-to-stand or gait training.
- Lifting, assistive devices for manual and mechanical lifting of users.
Improved work environment, improved quality of care, and cost savings
- The philosophy behind SystemRoMedic® is focused on the prevention and reduction of occupational injuries while allowing users to experience a greater sense of independence and dignity. Through a unique combination of training and a complete range of efficient transfer aids, SystemRoMedic® offers improvement of both work environment and quality of care and, at the same time, achieves significant cost savings.
Always make sure that you have the correct version of the manual
- The most recent version of all manuals are available for download at/from our website; www.directhealthcaregroup.com
- For questions about the product and its use
- Please contact your local Direct Healthcare Group and SystemRoMedic® representative. A complete list of all our partners with their contact details can be found on our
website; www.directhealthcaregroup.com.