Joerns Oxford PHSL-E1A1706 Full Back Sling Instruction Manual

Joerns Oxford PHSL-E1A1706 Full Back Sling

User Instruction Manual

Oxford Full Back Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative languages, contact your authorized service provider.

Introduction

The Oxford® Full Back sling is an easy fit, contoured sling designed to fit most clients. It offers excellent full body support and the correct size will fit snugly and give full protection for patients who go into extension or have involuntary movements or behavioural problems. 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 the lifetime 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. 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 authorized Oxford Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.

Serious Incident Reporting

In the event of a serious incident taking place during the use of this product, affecting the patient and/or caregiver, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorized 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

1. Raise the client’s leg and feed the padded leg piece under and up between the legs. Ensure that the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
2. Feed the right leg support through the dignity strap on the left leg support (optional). Cross over leg straps, pass one leg strap through the other and attach to hoist on front hooks.
3. Raise lift to a convenient height and attach the shoulder straps as shown. You may then raise the client to the required height. When seating the client the hand grip on the back of the sling may be used to ensure a good seated posture.

GOLDEN TIPS

1. THE CLIENT’S POSTURE CAN BE ALTERED BY ADJUSTING BOTH SHOULDER STRAPS.
2. IF IN DOUBT, ATTACH TO COLOURED LOOPS.
3. KEEP SHOULDER STRAPS AT EQUAL LENGTHS.

Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position

• Safely position the client onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the base of the spine.
• Bring the leg support straps up and between the client’s legs and proceed as from the seated position, attaching to the shortest possible loops. N.B. If you wish to place the client onto a high bed it may be necessary to lower the patient onto an intermediate surface and adjust the strap length.

Technical Specifications

• STANDARD
  • BS EN ISO 10535

Sizing & Safe Working Load

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, authorized 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

References

• Joerns Healthcare | Medical Lifts, Slings and Accessories
• Joerns Healthcare | Oxford Sling Selector

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