HUMAN CARE 25100 Activity Sling Multi Sling User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: HUMAN CARE

HUMAN CARE 25100 Activity Sling Multi Sling User Manual

Important!

You should read the user manual for your device before use. Keep this manual and information handy for future reference.

symbol

A warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury to the user or damage to property and/or the device itself.
The INFORMATION symbol indicates recommendations and information for proper, trouble-free use.
The weight capacity symbol indicates the maximum user weight for the product. Do not exceed this weight under any circumstances.
The CE marking symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and/or EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR).
The MEDICAL DEVICE symbol indicates that the product is a medical device according to the definition of a medical device in EU Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and/or EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR).
Recycle according to local regulations.
Read the instructions and make sure you understand them completely before using this product.

Product modifications are not permitted.
Before use, always check that the product is not damaged or worn.

Human Services products are constantly being developed and updated to provide the highest quality to our customers.
We reserve the right to change the design without prior notice.
Always make sure you have the most recent version of the manual which is available for download from our website at
www.humancaregroup.com .

If you have any questions about the product and its use, contact your local distributor.
Notification to user/patient in case of serious incident
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the product should be reported to the local contact, who reports to the manufacturer, and to the competent authority of the country where the user/patient is established.

Safety instructions

Lifting and moving people always involves risks.
Therefore, you should carefully read the user manuals for the lift and lifting equipment.
Always make sure the lifting equipment you are using is intended for use with a lift.
As a care provider, you are responsible for the client’s safety and you must know whether the client will be able to cope with the lifting process.
The sling must be fit to meet the customer’s specific needs.
If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier.

Take out a careful visual inspection of the sling every time you use it.
Check that the correct sling is being used for the client. The model, size and material must meet the customer’s requirements.
Plan the moving and lifting process so that it is as safe as possible.
Before lifting the client, check that the sling is correctly attached to the lift/hanger bar once the lift bars are taut.
It is important that the hooks of the hanger bars are in the correct position, with the openings of the hooks on both sides facing upwards to catch the securing straps. Check the position of the hook once the lift straps are stretched.
It is always important to check that the threads are all on the bottom of the hook (see pictures) and are securely positioned below the locking pin on all hooks.
Check that the client is sitting securely in the sling before starting to lift him/her.
Check that the lift is balanced when lifting and/or lowering the customer. If you are using a human care lift with a telescopic hanger bar, it is important that the bar hooks are in the same position on both sides.
Our slings are designed and tested for indoor use with one customer at a time and are only used for transferring one person. This product is not a swing.
Make sure no sharp objects are in contact with the sling.

General Description / Intended Use

Activity Sling
The Human Care Activity Sling 25100 makes it
possible for patients to stand and move around based on their individual abilities. The Activity Sling is available in four children’s sizes.
The activity sling is made of polyester mesh. It has neck support and elastic straps on the sides for maximum flexibility. The Activity Sling 25100 is designed for two-point suspension. Sling is made of polyester mesh material and shoulder support, part no. 25109.

Multi Sling
Human Care Multi Sling 25105 can be used for a variety of purposes, including: exercise, personal hygiene, dressing and on-racing and moving.

Multi Sling (25105) includes:

25106 Chest Belt
25108 Groin Support
25109 Shoulder Support

assistant

25145 Waist belt with Velcro fastening
25146 Waist belt with safety lock
25150 Neck Cushion
25107 Hip Belt
21180 Extension Lease

Use the chest belt as support during walking and balance exercises and when going to the toilet and dressing or undressing the patient. Attach the chest belt to the groin support-port for extra support and protection. When working with people with severe functional impairment, for example stroke victims, use a hip belt with a sling. Multi Sling 25105 is designed for two-, three- and four-point suspension.

Technical Specifications

It is important to use the correct size sling for the client.
To help differentiate our sizes, they are color coded for quick identification.
The color code is found next to the label of the sling in the shape of a loop.
This loop can also be used for good storage or hanging slings.

Activity Sling

object| **Part Number:| size| Color code| A (cm/inch)| B (cm/inch)| C (cm/inch)| Weight
Capacity* (kg/lbs)| Weight
Capacity (kg/lbs)**
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Activity Sling| 25100-JS| junior small| purple| 37 / 14,6| 25 / 9,8| 69 / 27.2| 15-20 / 33-44| 100 / 220
Activity Sling| 25100-JM| junior medium| Gray| 39 / 15,4| 29 / 11,4| 75 / 29,5| 20-35 / 44-77| 100 / 220
Activity Sling| 25100-JL| Junior Big| Brown| 41 / 16,1| 32 / 12,6| 81 / 31,9| 35-50 / 77-110| 100 / 220
Activity Sling| 25100-S| miniature| red| 43 / 16,9| 38 / 15| 87 / 34,3| 45-60 / 99-132| 100 / 220

Multiple slings

object| Part Number:| size| A (cm/inch)| B (cm/inch)| C (cm/inch)| Weight
**Capacity* (kg/lbs)| Weight
Capacity (kg/lbs)**
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Multiple slings| 25105-S| miniature| 86 / 33,9| 36 / 14,2| 20 / 7,9| 30-60 / 66-132| 150 / 331
Multiple slings| 25105-M| moderate| 104 / 40,9| 38 / 15| 20 / 7,9| 55-90 / 121-198| 150 / 331
Multiple slings| 25105-L| big| 122 / 48| 40 / 15,7| 20 / 7,9| 85-120 / 187-265| 150 / 331
Multiple slings| 2-XL| very big| 140 / 55,1| 42 / 16,5| 20 / 7,9| 120-150 / 265-331| 150 / 331

*Given weights are guidelines only and are not a substitute for individual tests.
There may be discrepancies, tolerance ± 1 cm, 0,3”.

Product label

The label on the sling contains the following information:

Human care company logo
Go up the arrow like this and mark the center line of the sling
CE and MD marking
Product name and size
Picture showing the sling in use
Part number
Safe working load
“Facing outside this side” – outside the sling, not in contact with the client
Manufacturerhttp://www.humancaregroup.com
Date and country of manufacture
Instruction labels
Do not use fabric softener
visual inspection
Latex free
Read the manual before use
serial number
Washing instructions
Machine wash temperature
Do not bleach
Tumble dry, low heat
Do not clean
Never iron
Owner’s name. (for example, write customer name or other unique identifier)
Indicate a bi-annual inspection
UDI: (01) EAN/GS1/GTIN (11) Date of manufacture (21) Serial no
Unique product code

www.humancaregroup.com

Slings

Compliance and standards

Human Care is an ISO 13485:2016 certified Swedish medical device company.
The quality management system is in compliance with US 21 CFR Part 820.
The product is CE marked according to EU

Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and/or EU Regular-tion 2017/745 (MDR), as a Class I medical device.
CE mark is on the product.
This sling has been tested according to ISO 10535.

Suspension option

Our slings are designed with the premise that all people are different with different lifting needs, requirements or desires.
It is possible in our slings to make all our customers feel comfortable
, many of them can be used with 2 or 3-point suspension. Some slings can also be used with 4-point suspension. The options are displayed below.

–point suspension
suitable for many lifting positions to provide a good sitting position. Available with 2-point suspension floor lift, fixed and portable roof lift.
Two-point suspension with crossed leg support: through the strap on one leg section before attaching the strap to the hanger bar on the other leg section.

Two-point suspension with overlapping leg support: This method is suitable for lifting clients with the so-called legs, for the former. Extension straps may be attached to lifting straps to prevent the client from leaning too far back into a sitting position.

Two-point suspension with separate leg support: Place the client’s feet on each leg section and attach the hanger bar to the lifting strap. Note: This method increases the risk of the client sliding out of the sling

An individual assessment of a customer’s needs should always be made before choosing an alternative connection method.

–point suspension
provides a longer sitting position and more weight distribution.
3-point suspension is especially suitable for customers who carry an increased risk of pressure sores or need more room for the upper body.

Thread the left leg section through the loop on the right leg section.
Attach the leg section lifting straps to the leg hooks and the rear section lifting straps to the lift.

–Point suspension

makes a spacious seating position suitable for larger clients or when using a stretcher.
4-point suspension is available with both fixed and portable roof lifts or floor lifts.

Hanger bars for human care lifts

secondary	Description	Part no.
2-point hanger bar	For static lift HeliQ. 3 widths:	35 cm/13,8”: 72754

45 cm/17,7”: 72755
60 cm/23,6”: 72757
2-point hanger bar| Roomer S/Altair for portable lifts, 2 widths:| 45 cm/17,7”: 55751
55 cm/21,7”: 55764
2-point hanger bar| For static lift HeliQ| 92938
–point suspension| 4-point suspension accessory (49 cm). Enables 4-point lifting with Altair and Roomer S lifts. A single leg of a suspension bar lift is placed on a hook.| 55619

Compatibility

Human care group slings are designed for use with all human care lifts and hanger bars.
The products are also compatible with products from other suppliers that use the same attachment method for securing slings to hanger bars and lifts. However, due to the wide range of products worldwide, Human Care cannot be held responsible for any defects that may result from the improper use or use of combinations of slings, hanger bars and lifts from other suppliers.
Use of the combined system is at the prescriber’s own risk and responsibility.
To ensure client and caregiver safety, Human Care recommends the following minimum requirements:

When using slings with lift and hanger bars, made by manufacturers other than Human Care, it is necessary to design the combined system floor lift and roof lift with the same sling attachment method for the hanger bar, loop style slings combined with a loop are Style hanger bar, clip style slings are combined with a clip style hanger bar.
The attached patient lifts and slings must be CE marked according to the Medical Device Directive, MDD 93/42/ EEG and/or MDR 2017/75 and comply with the standard requirements for patient lifts as stated in EN ISO 10535.
Caregivers must follow the manufacturer’s instruction manuals and recommendations regarding the use, care, client, caregiver, cleaning, and inspection of slings and lifts.
Different products in assembled lift system: eg, lift, hanger bar, sling, scale and other accessories may have different maximum. load It is always the minimum maximum allowable load indicated for the system applicable for the respective products and the entire system.
Always check the markings on all individual products in the system.
Individual risk assessment, including a practical test of the system with the specific combination used to confirm that the size of the sling is correct for the intended use and suitable for the width and design of the hanger bar. The combined system needs to be documented by a competent assessor.

If there are any questions, please contact your local human care office or distributor.

Sling application

Activity Sling

Raising the patient from the lying position

The Activity Sling is worn while the baby is sleeping. Start by sliding it over the baby’s feet.
Place the child’s arm through the side opening. Pull the sling as far behind the child’s neck as possible.
Raise the child to a standing position. Place one hand behind the baby’s head, if the sling is not fully extended. The baby’s head should be below the top of the sling.

Multi Sling The
Multi Sling has four lifting straps: two in front and two behind the chest belt. The photos show two-point suspension, but the Multi Sling is also approved for three- and four-point suspension. Please note that patients must have partial use of their legs to be able to use the Multi Sling.

Personal hygiene, dressing and undressing

Begin by passing the elastic waist belt (use) through the loops inside the chest belt. Place the belt around the patient’s waist and tighten the waist belt. Fasten the chest belt. You can do this while the patient is lying down or sitting up. The tighter you make the waist belt, the better the sling will stay in place when lifting the patient.
Attach the rear lifting straps to the lift bar. As you begin to lift the patient, he will begin to lean forward a little. The procedure is easier if the patient can hold onto something for stability and to assist in the lifting process. It is often enough to raise the patient 10 to 30 cm or dress him. Make sure the patient is stable when lifting.
Because all four straps are being used, the patient will be in a more upright position. Please note that the more weight the lifting strap supports, the greater the risk of the chest belt moving up.

Exercise

Begin by passing the elastic waist belt (use) through the loops inside the chest belt. Place the belt around the patient’s waist and tighten the waist belt. Fasten the chest belt. You can do this while the patient is lying down or sitting up. The tighter you make the waist belt, the better the sling will stay in place when lifting the patient.
The chest belt can be used separately for support during walking, standing and balance exercises.
For increased safety, the groin support can be attached to the chest belt. The groin support also keeps the chest belt in place and prevents it from moving up.
When working with people with severe functional impairment, for example stroke victims, the hip belt can be used with the chest belt. It is designed to put equal pressure on both hip joints. The aim is to achieve good balance and evenly distribute the patient’s weight.

Troubleshooting

Description	work
The client is at risk of moving out	• The sling may be too large.

• The sling is not fitted properly- the length of the loops should be stretched at the same time.
The client is unbalanced when picked up| • Instructions in the individual test log are not followed or a new assessment is required.
The bag is too small| • It may be uncomfortable for the client. The sling may cut into the client’s flesh and/or may not have enough back support.

Note: It is important that the correct sling is used for each client and is individually tested to ensure that it meets the client’s needs and transfer conditions.

Care instructions

Check for wear and tear
Check for wear and tear. It is important to check the fabric, edges, seams and lifting straps.
Do not use damaged lifting equipment.

cleaning

Human care slings are intended for personal use. To avoid the transmission of infection or bacteria, it is important to clean the slings thoroughly. All slings should be machine washed and dried as quickly as possible. Slings should always be cleaned after use in a wet condition.

Always refer to the label of the sling before washing.

Periodic Inspection
Periodic inspection should be done at least every 6 months. See Human Care’s periodic inspection log which can be found on our website at www.humancaregroup.com

Product lifetime
The expected lifetime of the product is 3 years or 150-180 washes, if the product is used as intended and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions, depending on the intensity of use and the maximum load applied during use. If the product label is no longer legible, the product should be discarded.

Warranty and Support

If you need information or assistance, please contact your Human Services office, www.humancaregroup.com , or distributor.

Recycling
Once the product has reached the end of its life, it must be disposed of in accordance with your country’s regulations, in particular for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
Proper disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Disinfection Procedures
Human care slings are intended for use with one patient at a time.
To avoid possible transmission of infectious diseases, it is important to clean the sling if it becomes dirty or is to be used by another patient.

Approved disinfectants	Avoidance measures
Chemical disinfection: 70% ethanol, 45% isopropanol or similar	Steam

sterilization
Thermal disinfection: wash at 149°C (10°F) for at least 65 minutes 1| Iodine based disinfectants
Thermal disinfection: Wash at 160°C (3°F) for at least 71 minutes 1| Gas sterilization
Note: Add 8 minutes to both thermal disinfection options to ensure hot cloth penetration. Finish with the rinse cycle. 1|

1 Reference: HSG (95) 18: Hospital washing arrangements for used and contaminated linen, Department of Health, NHS (National Health Service, England)

Human Care Sweden (Headquarters)
Årstaängsvägen 21B
11117 2 Stockholm
Phone: + 46 8 665 35 00
Fax: + 46 8 665 35 10
Email: info.se@humancaregroup.com

Human Care Canada
at 10-155 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, K2E 7K1
Phone: + 1 613 723 6734
Fax: + 1 613 723 1058
Email: info.ca@humancaregroup.com

Human Services USA
8006 Cameron Street, Suite K Austin, TX 78754 USA
Phone: + 1 512 476 7199
Fax: + 1 512 476 7190
Email: info.us@humancaregroup.com

Human Care Netherlands
Elspeterweg 124
8076 PA Vierhouten
Phone: + 31 577 412 171
Fax: + 31 577 412 170
Email: info.nl@humancaregroup.com
www.humancaregroup.com

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