Joerns NA1125 Long Seat Sling Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Joerns
Table of Contents
NA1125 Long Seat Sling
Instruction Manual
Introduction
The Hoyer® Long Seat sling is a hammock-style sling designed for amputees but also suitable for other patients. This sling is traditionally fitted from a recumbent position and the use of side suspenders will facilitate a more comfortable transfer. Patients should be carefully assessed for suitability by a qualified person.
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
authorized Hoyer service provider or Joerns Healthcare directly.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of a Hoyer 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 the life of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommends 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.
WARNING
- HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS. Hoyer slings and lifters are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturers’ products. Using other manufacturers’ products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in serious injury to the patient and/or caregiver.
- 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 have 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.
How to Fit A Long Seat Sling From A Recumbent Position
From the recumbent position, roll the patient onto the sling using the draw sheet roll. Ensure the bottom of the sling is just behind the knees.
Ensure the sling is laid flat underneath the patient. The top of the sling should be at shoulder blade height and level across the top and bottom edges.
Move the lift into position above the patient. Attach the side suspenders. Keep the side suspenders away from the patient’s face. Attach the shoulder strap and leg loops to the respective front and rear hooks on the side suspenders. Finally, attach the hip straps to the respective front hooks on the side suspenders.
Raise the lift to the required height. NOTE: It may be necessary to support
the head while the patient is suspended.
Joerns Healthcare recommends slings are checked regularly and before use
for fraying or damage.
Technical Specifications
| STANDARD | BS EN ISO 10535 |
|---|
Sizing & Safe Working Load
SIZE| Long Seat (Polyester)| Long Seat (Net)| Long Seat
Commode
(Poly)| Long Seat Commode
(Net)
---|---|---|---|---
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
IF YOU REQUIRE SIDE SUSPENDERS, PLEASE ADD A ‘C’ TO PART NUMBER
Washing Instructions
| Machine wash at 185ºF.
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| 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 a very low temperature.
| DO NOT dry clean.
WARNING
Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked
carefully before each use.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorized Hoyer distributor or Joerns Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
Joerns Healthcare
2100 Design Road,
Arlington, TX 76014
Tel: 800-826-0270 • Fax:
800-457-8827
www.joerns.com