Immedia imm1016 Butterfly Transfer-Board Instructions

Immedia imm1016 Butterfly Transfer-Board

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General

Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, read the manual carefully.
The person described as “the user” in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carers are the people who maneuver the product.

NOTE: This symbol appears alongside the text in the manual. It draws the reader’s attention to points at which there may be a risk to the health and safety of the user or carer.

These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices.
At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time and therefore we reserve the right to make changes to products without prior warning. All measurements given on illustrations and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects.
The information is given in this manual, including recommendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply
to special orders and modifications. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
Expected lifetime: The device has an expected service life of 1 to 2 years under normal use. The service life of the device varies depending on usage frequency, loads, and how often and how it is washed.
For further information on the Etac transfer range, see www.etac.com.
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to the manufacturer.

Symbols in general

Intended use
The butterfly is a unique glide board for use in manually handling a user with good seated balance in the seated position. The glide board can be used with or without glide wings.

Intended environment
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care.

Practical handling

Positioning

When moving a user from bed to chair or other seat, position the wheelchair at an angle of 40˚ from the bed. Distance between two supporting surfaces must not exceed 25 cm
(Illustration 1). The black surfaces under the Butterfly Board must be supported.
Position the glide board so that the cutout rests firmly against the wheelchair wheel. The other side must be positioned on e.g. the bed next to the user’s thigh (Illustration 4). Remember to apply brakes to lock the wheelchair and bed
(Illustration 2 + 3).

Use

To use with glide wings
Fitting the glide wings:  If using glide wings, position these over the Butterfly Board so that they are flush with the cutout on the glide board. Push
the Velcro tapes to the back (and feed through the handle). The tape is flush with both cutouts. Turn the Butterfly Board and fasten the Velcro tape.
The user leans away from the direction of movement and either the carer or the user him/herself pushes a small part of the glide wing under the user’s buttock/thigh (Illustration 4). The user now leans in the direction of movement. Pushing him/herself away from the mattress, the user now glides slowly over to the wheelchair (Illustration 5 + 6 + 7). Depending on how self- supportive the user is, the carer can help the user either by supporting the upper body with SupportBelt or completing the move using a Sling.

To use without glide wings:
The user can slide slowly or “shuffle” over to the wheelchair by pushing him/herself away from the mattress (Illustration 5 + 6 + 7).
Depending on how self-supportive the user is, the carer can help the user either by supporting the upper body with SupportBelt or using a Sling, MultiGlide, towel or similar to complete the manual handling.

Tips

• If an angle is created (e.g. if the bed is slightly higher than the wheelchair), the user will slide more easily from one to the other.
• To prevent strain on the knees in connection with the above, it may be beneficial to use a PediTurn turnplate and SupportBelt, so that the user does not twist at the knee and the carer has a good grip on the user.
• To remove Butterfly, the user moves his/her weight from the glide board, lifts and then pulls it free.

Notice

Special features

• Always check the product before use and after washing.
• Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
• Read these instructions carefully.
• It is important that carers receive instruction in manual handling. Etac offers advice and training for carers.
• For further information, contact Etac.
• Always use the correct manual handling techniques.
• Encourage the user to assist where possible.
• To ensure that the user feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
• There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.
• Never leave the product on the floor
• Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that the assistive product can be used for the individual user and, in combination with other devices, that it is safe for the user and carers.
• Never use Butterfly under wet conditions as the underside of the board may become slippery in contact with water.
• Remember to apply brakes to lock bed and wheelchair.

Material and cleaning

Material:

• Butterfly Board:
• Fiberglass.
• Butterfly GlideWings:
• Outer surface: Nylon
• Inner surface: Nylon
• Filling: Polyester.
• The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time it is used, and especially after washing.
  Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.

NOTE: Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use a defective product.

• Washing instructions:
  During washing the Velcro must be assembled.

• Butterfly Board:
  Can be wiped with soapy water or disinfectant.

• Butterfly GlideWings:
  Do not use fabric softener – this will reduce the glide effect. This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution.

Products and accessories 

Combinations 

Service information

First inspection:

• Is the packaging intact?
• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no. and product description
• Check that Short Instruction is enclosed – updated User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from www.etac.com or contact your Etac Customer Service or the local dealer.
• Check the label on the product – does it include article no., product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions and supplier name?

Periodic Inspection:

• Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in perfect condition.
• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles, buckles.
• If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must be removed from service immediately.

Visual inspection/Check the product:
Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching, handles, buckles are intact/faultless.
Mechanical load or stress/Test handles:
Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions and control the material, seams and stitching. Test buckles:
Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions, control the buckle and the stitching.

Stability test:
Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm, stable and solid. Test low/high friction:
Place the product on a firm surface or a bed, place your hands on the material and test the friction by pushing your hands down into the product.
Low friction – slides effortlessly
High friction – no sliding/moving

Check:
Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:

Manual transfer aids with for sitting and lying transfer and with high or low friction:

• Production year, month, and day
• The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations
• Read the user manual

References

• Etac - A world-leading developer of assistive devices
• Etac - Kørestole, Siddesystemer, Forflytning, Bad- og toilet hjælpemidler
• Etac Norway - Creating Possibilities
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