ETAC Molift UnoSling HighBack Patient Lift Sling User Manual
- September 3, 2022
- Etac
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ETAC Molift UnoSling HighBack Patient Lift Sling User Manual
Labels and symbols
Symbols:
Manufacturer
CE marked
Refer to user manual
Date of manufacture. YYYY-MM-DD
This Way up, this side is outside
max user weight
Medical device
Single patient – Multiple use
Wash symbols:
Do not wash
Do not tumbledry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not bleach
Molift UnoSling HighBack
The Molift UnoSling is a consumable for single patient use.
The sling has a high back with head support and split leg support with a
medium opening. It provides a reclined sitting position with support for the
whole body.
The loops on the lifting straps give two different height settings. Use the
loop that makes the sling most comfortable for the user.
The UnoSling HighBack is recommended for lifting from a sitting or lying position to a sitting or lying position. The sling is not suitable for use in conjunction with bathing or showering, or for users who have had a leg amputated.
The Molift UnoSling HighBack sling is a consumable for single patient use, it
has a limited service life. Find the correct size and write the user’s name
and the date on the product label before using the product.
The UnoSling HighBack is manufactured from non-woven material. Ensure that no
pointed or sharp objects come into contact with the sling. Avoid pulling hard
on the sling when positioning the user in a bed or wheelchair.
The UnoSling HighBack should be taken out of use:
- when it has become dirty or damp, or if there is a risk that the sling has been exposed to contamination;
- if it has been damaged;
- when the user no longer requires it.
The sling should be disposed of in accordance with applicable procedures for the health care facility
Things to remember
- Read through the manual before starting to use the hoist.
- It is important to understand the contents of the user manual before using the equipment. Read the manual for both hoist and sling.
- Make a decision on whether one or more assistants are required. Plan the lifting operation in advance to ensure that it is as safe and smooth as possible. Remember to work ergonomically.
- Lifting and transferring a person always involves a certain risk. Only informed personnel should use the equipment described in this user manual. If the maximum load (SWL) differs between the suspension and the sling, the lowest maximum load should always be used.
- Carry out a risk assessment and document it. As the assistant, you are responsible for the safety of the user.
- Never leave a user unattended in a lifting situation.
- Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, etc. are locked during the movement.
- Remove the sling carefully to ensure that the user does not fall forwards.
The following inspection should be carried out daily or before use
- The user must have the bodily functions required for the use of the sling.
- Make sure the sling is suitable for the hoist/suspension to be used.
- Check that the sling has no visible damage or faults.
Sling checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Troubleshooting |
|---|
1 Safety clearance to hoist – minimises the risk that the user will hit their
head.| If the sling is too small, the head may come too close to the
suspension.
2 The lower edge of the sling should be at the level of the coccyx, and should
enclose the buttocks.| If the sling is too large, the opening at the buttocks
will also be too large, and there may be a risk that the user will slide out.
If the sling is too small, it may cut into the crotch.
3 Leg supports placed under the user’s thighs without folds| If the leg
supports are not stretched tense, the sling may be pulled out of position
before the lift, which can result in the risk of the user sliding out.
4 Connection of leg supports.| Crossed leg supports minimise the risk of
sliding out or sliding forwards in the sling.
The lifting straps are stretched simultaneously when the lift is started. See
‘Lifting checkpoints’ below.| If the straps are stretched unequally, the sling
may be pulled out of position, and there may be a risk of the user sliding
out.
Lifting checkpoints
- Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and that the lifting loops are correctly fitted to the suspension hooks.
- Start lifting. Ensure that the lifting straps are stretched tense, and pause before lifting the user. Check that all lifting loops are attached correctly to the suspension before lifting the user.
- Lift the user and carry out the planned transfer.
Lifting from a sitting position
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Ask the user to lean forwards, and support them if necessary.
Slide the sling down with the lower edge to the user’s coccyx.
The upper part of the sling supports the user’s head. -
Pull the leg supports forwards and position them under the user’s thighs.
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Make sure the lifting straps are the same length on both sides, and that the leg supports are positioned under the user’s thighs without any folds. Cross the leg loops by pulling one of the loops through the other and connect all 4 lifting straps to the suspension.
Make sure the user is in a comfortable and secure position in the sling.
The user should be facing the hoist when being lifted from or to a sitting position in a chair or wheelchair.
Lifting to a sitting position
When the user is lowered into a sitting position, the following methods can be
used so that the user is set down as far back in the seat as possible (A or
B):
- A Push gently on the user’s knees to steer them in towards the backrest of the chair.
- B Tilt the seat backwards slightly as the user is lowered into it.
Remove the leg
supports by folding them under the sling and the user’s thighs, and pulling
them out. Support the user if necessary, and then remove the sling by
carefully pulling it upwards.
Lifting from a lying position
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Turn the user towards you so that they are lying in a stable position on their side. Position the sling with the bottom edge in line with the user’s coccyx. Make sure the sling is centred on the user’s back, and that the top of the sling is supporting the user’s head. Fold the sling so that you can pull out the folded side after turning the user over onto their back.
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Pull the leg supports forwards and position them under the user’s thighs. Cross the lifting straps of the leg supports by pulling one of the straps through the other, and connect all four lifting straps to the suspension. Raise the user closer to a sitting position before lifting if possible.
Lifting into a lying position
Lower the user into a sitting or lying position in the bed.
Pull out the leg supports towards the sides. Turn the user towards you so that
they are lying in a stable position on their side. Roll the sling behind the
user’s back, turn the user onto their back and carefully pull the sling away.
The Molift UnoSling HighBack and related accessories, as described in
this manual, are CE labelled and comply with the Council of Europe’s
directive on medical devices MDR (EU) 2017/745, class 1, and have
been tested and approved by a third party in accordance with the EN
ISO 10535:2006 standard.
This symbol indicates especially important safety information.
Follow these instructions carefully.
Do not wash. If the sling is washed, this symbol disappears and another symbol
appears. The sling should then be disposed of.
Do not use.
Safe Working Load (SWL): S–L: 300kg (660lbs) XL-XXL:350kg (771lbs) Material: Polypropylene, polyester
2-point suspension
| Size of sling
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S| M–L| XL–XXL
Small 340mm| | |
Medium 440mm| | |
Large 540mm| | |
4-point suspension
| Size of sling
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S| M–L| XL–XXL
Small 340mm| | |
Medium 440mm| | |
Large 540mm| | |
X-Large 640mm| | |
Item no.| Sling model| Size
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3060020| Molift UnoSling HighBack
Single-patient sling, consumer item| S
3060030| Molift UnoSling HighBack
Single-patient sling, consumer item| M
3060040| Molift UnoSling HighBack
Single-patient sling, consumer item| L
3060050| Molift UnoSling HighBack
Single-patient sling, consumer item| XL
3060060| Molift UnoSling HighBack
Single-patient sling, consumer item| XXL
Size| User weight, kg (lbs)| Width (W), cm| Height (H), cm
---|---|---|---
S| 25–50 (55–110)| 35–42| 70–80
M| 45–95 (99–210)| 37–47| 80–95
L| 90–165 (198–353)| 40–51| 95–100
XL| 160–350 (353–771)| 45–70| 100–105
XXL| 230–350 (507–771)| 50–75| 100–120
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