joerns Oxford Standaid Deluxe Sling Instruction Manual

joerns Oxford Standaid Deluxe Sling

User Instruction Manual

Oxford® Stand aid Deluxe Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative languages, contact your authorized service provider.

Introduction

The Deluxe Standing sling is an easy fit sling suitable for standing and supporting. It is not a general purpose sling and clients should be assessed as to their suitability. The Deluxe Transport sling is an easy fit general purpose sling giving full support to most clients. It will not suit double amputees or lifting from a horizontal position.

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 authorized Oxford service agent or Joins 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 authorized Oxford Service Provider or Joins Healthcare.

FOR USE WITH ACTIVE 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 on the lifetime of your sling. Joins Healthcare recommend 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 Joins Healthcare.

Serious Incident Reporting

In the event of a serious incident taking place during use of this product, affecting the patient and/or care-giver, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorised 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 career; 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 Deluxe Standing Sling

1. Place sling down behind client’s back between base of shoulder blades and bottom of rib cage. Attach strap around the front of the client. This strap need not be tight. It is there to hold the sling in position whilst attaching the sling to the stand aid. Ensure that the client’s arms are outside the sling.
   

2. Position stand aid so that the client’s feet fit in the foot trays and knees rest against the knee pad. Initially attach the longer loops of the sling to the white hooks at the end of the hand grips. The client’s hands should be placed on the black hand grips or support handles. (Once the client is used to the lift, the shorter loops may be used to achieve a more upright position). Then push the up button on hand control to raise the client to the standing position.

NOTE: THIS SLING IS NOT A GENERAL-PURPOSE SLING AND WILL NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL CLIENTS.

TIPS FOR USE:
CLIENT SHOULD BE ASKED TO LEAN BACK INTO THE SLING FOR THE DURATION OF THE LIFT.
TALLER CLIENTS MAY NEED TO USE SHORTER LOOPS ON THE SLING FROM THE START.
SHOULD THE CLIENT START TO LOSE TRUNK CONTROL YOU WILL FIND THAT THE SLING WILL SLIP UP BENEATH THE ARMPITS MAKING THE LIFT UNSAFE. IN THIS SITUATION THE TRANSPORT SLING CAN BE USED PROVIDING A RISK ASSESSMENT IS COMPLETED.

Fitting the Deluxe Transport Sling

1. Feed the sling down the back of the client leaving the top of the commode aperture at the base of the spine. Check the sling is square across the client’s base.
   

2. Attach the strap around the chest of the client. This strap need not be tight, it is there to hold the sling in position whilst attaching the sling to the Stand aid. Ensure client’s arms are on the out-side of the sling.

3. Raise the client’s leg and feed the leg strap under, and then up between the legs. Ensure that the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg. Attach the loops on the top of the sling to the white hooks at end of hand grips.
   

4. Without crossing loops on the leg straps, attach to left and right black knobs on the lifting fork(s). You would normally use the middle of the three loops. You are then ready to raise the client from the seat and transport. Once clear of the seat, the client will be more comfortable if lowered back to sitting position.

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 Deluxe Stand aid and Deluxe Transport Slings.

• 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 Joins 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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