HUMAN CARE 25105-S Walking Sling User Manual

User manual
Slings
Activity Sling 25100, Multi Sling 25105

25105-S Walking Sling

User Manual
Important!
You must read the user manual for your device prior to usage. Keep this booklet and information handy for future use.

Symbols
The WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, 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 usage.
THE WEIGHT CAPACITY symbol indicates the maximum user weight for the product. Do not exceed this weight in any circumstance.

CE MARKING symbol indicates a product meets the requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and/or EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR).
**MD** 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 INSTRUCTIONS and ensure you fully understand them before using this product.

Product modification is not permitted.
Before use, always check that the product is not damaged or worn.
Human Care’s products are continuously being developed and updated to provide our customers with the highest quality. We reserve the right to make design changes without prior notice. Contact your local distributor if you have any questions about the product and its use.
Notice to user/patient in case of a 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 the competent authority of the country in which the user/patient is established.
Slings

Safety Instructions

The process of lifting and moving a person always involves risks. Therefore, you must read the user manuals for the lift and the lifting equipment carefully. Always make sure that the lifting equipment you are using is intended for use with the 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 fitted to meet the client’s specific needs. If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier.

• Carry out a careful visual inspection of the sling every time you use it.

• Check that the right sling is being used for the client. The model, size and material must meet the client’s needs.

• Check that the client is sitting securely in the sling before starting to lift him/her.

• Check that the lift is balanced when moving, raising and/or lowering the client. 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.

• Plan the moving and lifting process so that it is as safe as possible.

• Before raising the client, check that the sling is correctly attached to the lift/hanger bar once the lift straps are stretched.

• It is important that the hooks of the hanger bar are in the correct position, with the opening of the hook facing upwards on both sides to securely hold the straps in place.
  Recheck the position of the hooks once the lift straps are stretched.

• It is important to always check that the loops are at the bottom of all hooks (see pictures) and securely placed below the locking pin on all hooks.

• Our slings have been designed and tested for indoor use with one client at a time and must only be used for transferring a 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 up and move about, depending 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 elasticated straps at the sides for maximum flexibility. The Activity Sling 25100 is designed for two-point suspension. The sling is made in polyester mesh material and supplied with shoulder support, part no. 25109.
Multi Sling
The Human Care Multi Sling 25105 can be used for a number of different purposes, including exercise, personal hygiene, dressing and undressing and moving.
The Multi Sling (25105) consists of:
25106 Chest belt
25108 Groin support
25109 Shoulder support
Accessories :
25145 Waist belt with Velcro fastening
25146 Waist belt with safety lock
25150 Neck cushion
25107 Hip belt
21180 Extension strap
Use the chest belt as support during walking and balance exercises and when visiting the toilet and dressing or undressing the patient. Combine the chest belt with the groin support for additional support and safety. When working with people with serious functional impairments, for example, stroke victims, use the hip belt with the sling. The Multi  Sling 25105 is designed for two-, three- and four-point suspension.

Technical Specifications

It is crucial to use the right size of sling for the client. To help differentiate our sizes, they are color-coded for quick identification. The color code is found next to the sling’s label in the shape of a loop. This loop can also be used to properly store or hang the sling. Activity Sling

Item| Part No.:| Size| Colour code| A (cm/inch)| B (cm/inch)| C (cm/inch)| *Weight Capacity (kg/lbs)| Weight Capacity WIN)**
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Activity Sling| 25100-J5| Junior small| Purple| 37/14,6| 25/9,8| 69/27.2| 15-20/33-44| 100/220
Activity Sling| 25100-JM| Junior medium| Grey| 39/15,4| 29/11,4| 75/29,5| 20-35/44-77| 100/220
Activity Sling| 25100-JL| Junior large| Brown| 41/16,1| 32/12,6| 81/31,9| 35-50/77-110| 100/220
Activity Sling| 25100-S| Small| Red| 43/16,9| 38/15| 87/34,3| 45-60/99-132| 100/220

Multi Sling

Item| Part No.:| Size| A (cm/inch)| B (cm/inch)| C (cm/inch)| Weight Capacity (kg/lbs)| Weight Capacity (kg/lbs)
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Multi Sling| 25105-S| Small| 86/33,9| 36/14,2| 20/7,9| 30-60/66-132| 150/331
Multi Sling| 25105-M| Medium| 104/40,9| 38/15| 20/7,9| 55-90/121-198| 150/331
Multi Sling| 25105-1| Large| 122/48| 40/15,7| 20/7,9| 85-120/187-265| 150/331
Multi Sling| 25105-XL| Extra large| 140/55,1| 42/16,5| 20/7,9| 120-150/265-331| 150/331

*The weights given are only guidelines and are not a substitute for individual tests. Discrepancies can occur, tolerances ± 1 cm, 0,3”.

Product Label

The label on the sling contains the following information:

1. Human Care company logo
2. This way up arrow and marking the center line of the sling
3. CE and Medical Device marking
4. Product name and size
5. Picture showing the sling in use
6. Part number
7. Safe Working Load
8. “This way out, back” – outside of the sling, not in touch with the client
9. Manufacturer
10. QR-code to our webpage
11. Latex free| 12. Read the manual before use
13. Visual inspection
14. Date and country of production
15. Batch number
16. Serial number
17. Washing instructions
a. Machine Wash Temperature
b. Do Not Bleach
c. Tumble Dry, Low Heat
d. Do Not Dry Clean
e. Never Iron
f. Do Not Use Fabric Softener
18. Owner name. (For example, write the client’s name or another unique identifier)
19. Indicate annual inspection
20. Unique Product Code
21. Barcode/EAN
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Compliances 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 in accordance with EU Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) and/or EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR), as a class I medical device.
The CE mark is on the product. This sling has been tested in accordance with ISO 10535.

Suspension Alternatives

Our slings are designed with the premise that all people are different with varying lifting requirements, needs or desires.
To make all our clients feel as comfortable as possible in our slings, most of them can be used with 2 or 3-point suspensions. Some slings can also be used with a 4-point suspension. Below the options are displayed.
2-point suspension
Suitable for most lifting situations providing a good seating position. 2-point suspension is available with floor lifts, and fixed and portable ceiling lifts.
Two-point suspension with crossed leg support: Thread the strap on one leg section through the strap on the other leg section before attaching them to the hanger bar.
Two-point suspension with overlapping leg support: This method is suitable for lifting clients with amputated legs, for example. Extension straps can be attached to the lifting straps to prevent the client from leaning too far back in the seated position. Two-point suspension with separate leg support: Put the client’s legs in each leg section and attach the lifting straps to the hanger bar.
Note: This method increases the risk of the client sliding out of the sling
An individual assessment of the client’s needs must always be carried out before choosing an alternative connection method. 3-point suspension
Offers an elongated sitting position and more even weight distribution. The 3-point suspension is suitable especially for clients carrying an increased risk of pressure sores or who need additional space 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 back section lifting straps to the lift.
The 4-point suspension’s  spacious sitting position makes it suitable for larger clients or when using a stretcher. 4-point suspension is available with both fixed and portable ceiling lifts or floor lifts.

Hanger Bars for Human Care Lifts

45 cm/17,7”: 72755
60 cm/23,6”: 72757
2-point hanger bar| For portable lifts Roomer S / Altair, 2 widths:| 45 cm/17,7”: 55751
55 cm/21,7”: 55764
4-point hanger bar| For stationary lift Heli| 92938
4-point suspension| 4-point suspension accessory (49 cm). Enables 4-point lifting with the Altair and Roomer S lifts. The suspension bar is placed on the lift’s single-leg 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 of other suppliers utilizing the same attachment method for securing slings to a hanger bar and lift. However, due to the wide range of products worldwide, Human Care cannot be responsible for any errors that may result from improper use or application of combinations of slings, hanger bars, and lifts of other suppliers. The use of the combined system is at the prescriber’s own risk and liability. To ensure the safety of the client and caregiver, Human Care recommends the following minimum requirements:

1. When using slings with lifts and hanger bars, made by manufacturers other than Human Care, the combined system needs to be designed with the same sling attachment method for the hanger bar of floor lifts and ceiling lifts, meaning loop-style slings are combined with a loop-style hanger bar, clip style slings are combined with a clip style hanger bar.
2. The involved patient lifts and sling must be CE marked in accordance with the medical device directive, MDD 93/42/ EEG and/or MDR 2017/75, and comply with standard requirements for patient lifts as stated in EN ISO 10535.
3. The caregiver must follow the manufacturer’s instruction manuals and recommendations with respect to the use, care, client, caregiver, cleaning, and inspection of the slings and lifts.
4. Different products on the assembled lift system: i.e., lift, hanger bar, sling, scale, and other accessories may have different max. loads. It is always the lowest maximum allowable load indicated for the respective products and the system that applies to the entire system. Always check the markings on all individual products in the system.
5. Individual risk assessments, including a practical test of the system and validation with the specific combination used, are required to affirm that the size of the sling is correct for the intended use and compatible to the width and design of the hanger bar. The combined system needs to be documented by the competent assessor. If there are any questions, please contact your local Human Care office or distributor.

Sling Application

Activity Sling Lifting the patient from a lying position

1. The Activity Sling is fitted when the child is lying down. Begin by sliding it up the child’s legs.

2. Put the child’s arms through the side openings. Pull the sling up behind the child’s neck as far as possible.

3. Lift the child up to a standing position. Keep one hand behind the child’s head, if the sling is not fully extended. The child’s head must be below the top of the sling.

Multi Sling
The Multi Sling has four lifting straps: two at the front and two at the back of the chest belt. The pictures show a 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 in order to be able to use the Multi Sling.
Personal hygiene, dressing, and undressing

1. Start by passing the elasticated waist belt (accessory) through the loops inside the chest belt. Put the belt around the patient’s waist and tighten the waist belt. Fasten the chest belt. You can do this when the patient is lying down or sitting. The more you tighten the waist belt, the better the sling will sit in place when lifting the patient.

2. Attach the rear lifting straps to the lift bar.
   When you start lifting the patient, he/she will begin leaning forward slightly. The process is easier if the patient can hold on to something for stability and to enable him/her to help with the lifting process. Most often it is enough to lift the patient between 10 and 30 cm to dress or undress him/her. Make sure that the patient is stable while being lifted.

3. Because all four straps are being used, the patient will be in a more upright position. Please note that the more weight that is supported by the lifting straps, the greater the risk that the chest belt will slide up.

Exercise

1.  Start by passing the elasticated waist belt (accessory) through the loops inside the chest belt. Put the belt around the patient’s waist and tighten the waist belt. Fasten the chest belt. You can do this when the patient is lying down or sitting. The more you tighten the waist belt, the better the sling will sit in place when lifting the patient.

2. The chest belt can be used separately for support during walking, standing and balance exercises.

3. 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 sliding up.

4. When working with people with serious functional impairments, for example, stroke victims, the hip belt can be used with the chest belt. This is designed to put equal
   pressure on both hip joints. The aim is to achieve a better balance and distribute the patient’s weight more evenly.

Troubleshooting

• The sling is not correctly fitted – the length of the loops should be
stretched at the same time.
The client is unbalanced when lifted| • The instructions on the individual test log have not been followed or a
new assessment needs to be carried out.
The sling is too small| • This can be uncomfortable for the client. The sling can cut into the
client’s flesh and/or his/her back may not have enough support.

Note: It is important that the right sling is used for each client and that it is individually tested to ensure that it meets the client’s need and the transfer situation.

Care Instructions

Check for wear and tear
Check the sling for wear and tear. It is important to check the fabric, the edging, the seams and the lifting straps.
Damaged lifting equipment must not be used.
Cleaning
Human Care slings are intended for individual use. To avoid infections or transmission of bacteria, it is important to clean the slings properly.
All slings should be machine-washed and dried as soon as possible. Slings should always be cleaned after use in a wet situation.
Always refer to the label of the sling before washing.

Product lifetime
The product´s expected lifetime 3 years or 150-180 times washing, if the product is used as intended and maintained according to the manufacturer´s instructions, depending on the intensity of use and 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 support, please contact your Human Care office, www.humancaregroup.com, or distributor.
Recycling
Once the product has reached the end of its life, it should be disposed of according to your country’s rules, especially for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Overview of Sling Material Care| Polyester| Polyester Net| Trevira / Soft Air Mesh| Polyester/Polyester Net| Polyester/Cotton| Ventilated Polyester| Cotton| Polyester Tricot| Coated Nylon
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| Machine Wash Maximum Temperature 60°C (140°F) (slings with padding)| | | | | | | | |
| Machine Wash Maximum Temperature 75°C (167°F)| | | | | | | | |
| Tumble Dry Low, Maximum Temperature 30°C- 54°C (86°F- 130°F)| | | | | | | | |
| Tumble Dry Low, Maximum Temperature 60°C (140°F )| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Tumble Dry| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Iron| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Dry Clean| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Bleach| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Use Fabric Softener| | | | | | | | |
| Do Not Wash| | | | | | | | |
| Dispose of After Use| | | | | | | | |
| Disinfection Permitted (see list of approved disinfectants)| | | | | | | | |

Disinfection Procedure
Human Care slings are intended to be used with one patient at a time. To avoid possible transmission of infectious diseases, it is important to clean the sling if it has become soiled or if it is to be used by a different patient.

sterilization
Thermal Disinfection: Wash 65°C (149°F) for a minimum of 10 minutes1| Iodine based disinfectants
Thermal Disinfection: Wash 71°C (160°F) for a minimum of 3 minutes1|    Gas sterilization
Note: Add 8 minutes to both thermal disinfection options to ensure heat has penetrated the fabric. Finish with a rinse cycle.1|

Ref: HSG (95) 18: Hospital Laundry Arrangements for Used and Infected Linen, Department of Health, NHS (National Health Service, England)

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References

• comhumancaregroup.com
• Safe Patient Handling Products and Walking Aids - Human Care
• Safe Patient Handling Products and Walking Aids - Human Care

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