Joerns Quickfit Sling Leg Mesh Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Joerns
Table of Contents
Joerns Quickfit Sling Leg Mesh
Instructions
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative languages, contact your authorised service provider.
The Oxford® Quickfit sling is an easy to fit general-purpose, sling with divided leg sections, designed to suit around 85% of clients. The Quickfit design has become one of the most recognised sling choices available today. Available in a choice of material options.
Special Sling Orders
On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard
specification are requested. Please be advised, that aside of any model
specific references, fitting, washing and safety guidelines remain applicable.
If you are in any doubt, please contact your authorised Oxford service agent
or Joerns Healthcare directly.
Statement of Intended Use
A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a
mechanical lift in order to facilitate the transfer of a patient. It comprises
a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed under
and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a
lift to raise, transfer and lower the patient. When selected and used
correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer and
reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk
assessment prior to using any sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method
of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been correctly
determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact your
authorised Oxford Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of an Oxford sling will vary dependent on use and
following the care and washing instructions provided in the user guide.
Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use and patient
weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommend
that slings are checked each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety
of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and
must be discarded and replaced. It is a requirement under LOLER (Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) that slings are thoroughly
checked and passed fit for use. For further advice, please contact your
authorised Oxford Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
Serious Incident Reporting
In the event of a serious incident taking place during use of this product,
affecting the patient and/or care-giver, it must be reported to the product
manufacturer or authorised distributor. Should the incident take place within
the European Union (EU), it must also be reported to the local competent
authority within the member state.
WARNING
- OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specific guidance on sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
- For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
- CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
- DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
- NEVER leave a patient unattended.
- DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
- DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
-
Ensure the sling positioning handles and label are on the outside and feed the sling down the back of the client, leaving the lower edge of the sling body at the base of the spine. Check the sling is square at the shoulders.
-
Raise the client’s leg and carefully feed the leg section under and up between the legs. Ensure that the sling is positioned comfortably and not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
-
Move the hoist into position before crossing over the leg straps and attaching to the hoist on the front hooks of the spreader bar. An integrated modesty loop on the leg section is also available for increased patient dignity.
-
Ensure the sling remains comfortable under the legs and raise the hoist slightly if required before attaching the shoulder straps to maintain an upright seated position. The hoist may move towards the client as you do this. When reseat-ing the client, use the sling positioning handles to help achieve a safe and comfortable position.
NOTE: Sling positioning handles are designed for turning a patient only and must not be used for lifting. -
The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the more reclined the client will be.
GOLDEN RULE:
In order to achieve an upright seated position, go long with the leg straps
and short with the shoulder straps.
Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
-
Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring that the lower edge of the sling body is positioned at the base of the spine.
NOTE: For added safety and support, Joerns Healthcare recommend the use of a head support when lifting from the floor.
IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT YOUR CLIENT’S HEAD IS SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES -
Carefully feed the leg sections under and up between the legs, ensuring that the sling is po-sitioned comfortably and not twisted or creased under the thigh. Cross the leg straps, using the modesty loop if required and proceed to attach the sling to the spreader bar in the same manner as with the seated position.
NOTE: The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the more reclined the client will be.
Technical Specifications
- STANDARD: BS EN ISO 10535
Sizing & Safe Working Load
SIZE| Quickfit
(Polyester)
| Quickfit
(Net)
| Quickfit
(Spacer)
| Quickfit Padded
(Polyester)
---|---|---|---|---
PAEDIATRIC (BROWN)| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs /
227kg
SMALL (RED)| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW)| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs /
227kg
LARGE (GREEN)| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE)| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs / 227kg| 500Ibs /
227kg
For more information on sling dimensions, please contact us. For guidance on sling application, visit www.oxfordslingselector.co.uk.
Key Symbols
The following symbols are used for the Oxford Full Back Sling.
- This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
- ATTENTION, consult accompanying documents.
- Refer to the user instructions before use.
- Certification mark indicating conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain.
- A point of contact between the non-European medical device manufacturer, the national Competent Authorities (Ministry of Health) and Notified Bodies.
- A unique device identification intended to provide single, globally harmonised positive identification of medical devices through distribution and use.
- Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.
Washing Instructions & Safety Checks
- Machine wash at 85ºC.
- DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
- Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
- DO NOT dry clean.
WARNING: Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully before each use. Scan QR code or click here for important sling safety checks and information. PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorised Oxford distributor or Joerns Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
End of Life Disposal
Slings and associated material accessories should be sorted as combustible
waste in accordance with local or national regulations.
Joerns Healthcare Limited
Drakes Broughton Business Park, Worcester Road Drakes Broughton, Pershore,
Worcestershire WR10 2AG United Kingdom
Tel: 0344 811 1158
info@joerns.co.uk
www.joerns.co.uk
© 2022, Joerns Healthcare • 6110265 Rev D • DCO22-0022