INVACARE 60124413-C Comfort Slings User Manual

: June 27, 2024
: INVACARE

Table of Contents

INVACARE 60124413-C Comfort Slings
General
Safety
Product Overview
Usage
Maintenance
Technical Data
After Use
Technical Data
References
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INVACARE 60124413-C Comfort Slings

Specifications

Product Models: Comfort Standard, Comfort In Situ, Comfort High
Expected Service Life: 1-5 years
Manufacturer’s Warranty: Provided, refer to General Terms and
Conditions of Business
Compliance: Conforms to ISO 1021-1 and ISO 1021-2

Product Usage Instructions

A – Read user manual
B – UK Conformity Assessed
C – European Conformity
D – Manufacturer
E – Serial number
F – Date of manufacture
G – Lot number
H – Unique Device Identifier
I – Reference number
J – Max. safe working load
K – Do not bleach
L – Tumble dry, low temperature
M – Do not iron
N – Medical device
O – Field for patient name
P – QR code with link to instruction video

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the expected service life of the Invacare Comfort Slings?
A: The expected service life of the product is 1-5 years, varying based on fabric, frequency of use, laundering practices, and weight carried.

User Manual

This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.

General

Introduction

This user manual contains important information about the handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare website.
If you find that the font size in the printed document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more comfortable for you.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country.

Symbols in this Document
Symbols and signal words are used in this document and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.

Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

Other Symbols
(Not applicable for all manuals)

UK Responsible Person
Indicates if a product is not manufactured in the UK.
Triman
Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only relevant for France).

Service Life
Expected service life of the product is 1-5 years. Service life time varies depending on the fabric, frequency of use, laundering practices, and weight carried.

Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from whom the product was obtained.

Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:

Non-compliance with the user manual
Incorrect use
Natural wear and tear
Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third party
Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts

Compliance

Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I.
This product features the UKCA mark, in compliance with Part II UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class I.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH compliant materials and components.

Prod uct-specific standards
The product has been tested and conforms to ISO 10535
(Hoists for the transfer of persons with disabilities) and all related standards.
For further information about local standards and regulations, contact your local Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document.

Safety

General Safety Information

WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or damage.

If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a health care professional or provider before attempting to use this equipment.
Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manual or instruction sheet supplied with this product or optional equipment.

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or damage.

Do not make any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the product.
Do not use the sling for any other purpose than to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another.

WARNING!
The maximum safe working load must not be exceeded

Do not exceed the maximum safe working load of this product or other components of the lifting system. See documentation or the labeling for the stated maximum safe working load.
The component with the lowest load limit determines the maximum safe working load of the entire system.

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage Ignition sources can cause burns or fire.

Patient transfer must be performed with a safety space between the lift and possible ignition sources (heater, stove, fireplace, etc.).
The patient and assistants must not smoke during transfer.
The sling must not be placed over heat sources (heater, stove, fireplace, etc.).

CAUTION!
Compatibility of Slings with Attachment System Invacare uses a common attachment system based on hooks and loops. Loops on the sling are attached to hooks on the lift.

A risk assessment is always to be carried out by a professional prior to use of Invacare slings with lifts of other manufacturers.
If you are in doubt about the use of Invacare slings with equipment of other manufacturers, contact your Invacare provider for advice.

Labels and Symbols on the Product
The labels are placed on the upper backside of the sling. Symbols — Fig. 1

A Read user manual
B UK Conformity Assessed
C European Conformity
D Manufacturer
E Serial number
F Date of manufacture
G Lot number
H Unique Device Identifier
I Reference number
J Max. safe working load
K Do not bleach
L Tumble dry, low temperature
M Do not iron
N Washing max. 90 °C
O Medical device
P Field for patient name
Q QR code with link to instruction video

Flame Retardancy
The Comfort In Situ sling is made of flame retardant fabrics, which is indicated by the following additional symbol on the label:

The product has been tested and conforms to ISO 1021-1 and ISO 1021-2

Product Overview

Intended Use
The Invacare Comfort slings are non-rigid body-support units intended to be used in combination with a mobile hoist, stationary hoist fixed to walls, floor or ceiling or stationary free-standing hoist using a loop to hook attachment with 2 or 4 connection points.
The slings are not intended to be left underneath the patient after the transfer, except the Comfort In Situ sling.

Intended Users
The Invacare Comfort slings are intended to a completely or partially immobile patient.

Indications
The slings are indicated for the transfer of completely or partially immobile patients with the following minimum degrees of body control:

There are no contraindications known when using the product as intended.

Intended Operator
A healthcare professional or private person who has received proper training is the intended operator of this product.

Options

Extension loops – 20 cm or 30 cm length
Intended to be attached to the outer loops and extend the suspension straps of the sling for more reach or positioning options.

Head support
Itended to be used for patients that need additional support that the sling can not provide or occasionally for a short time if the patient fits best in a lower sling. Loop marker
Intended to mark the preferred loops after an individual assessment.

Usage

General Safety Information

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or damage.

Do not attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s healthcare professional.
Ensure that the patient is not prone to spasm or a risk assessment has been completed to address the possibility of forward pitching.

WARNING!
Risk of injury
Improperly attached or adjusted slings can cause the patient to fall or cause injury to assistants.

See the user manual of the lift in addition and follow the instructions for safety and use.
Check for proper sling attachment before starting the transfer.
Check again for proper sling attachment when the straps are tensioned before lifting the patient off the surface.
Do not use any kind of plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion between patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during transfer.
Make sure that there is sufficient head support when lifting a patient.
Position the patient in the sling as directed by the instructions provided with the sling.
Adjustments for patient safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.

WARNING! Risk of injury
Usage of damaged slings can cause the patient to fall or cause injury to assistants.

Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or damaged slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard mmediately.
To select the appropriate sling, a risk assessment must be performed by a healthcare professional. The risk assessment must consider:

The patient’s weight, size, physical ability and medical condition.
The type of transfer and the environment.
The compatibility to the other lifting equipment used.

For more information see the Invacare Sling Selection Guide.

Applying the Sling
Sling Application in Lying Position

Turn the patient to the side.
Fold up half of the sling and place it along the spine with the lower edge just above knee pit. Fig. 2
Turn the patient to the other side and unfold the sling.
Turn the patient on its back onto the sling and ensure the mid-markers are aligned with the spine. Fig. 3

Positioning of Patient Arms
The arms of the patient must be placed inside the sling.

Sling Attachment to the Lift

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improperly attached can cause sling damage and the patient to fall.

Retention loops are not to bearing weight.
Retention loops MUST NOT be used in place of the shoulder straps.

The suspension straps of the sling are equipped with color coded loops providing different lengths to place the patient into different positions. Shorter straps at the shoulders and longer straps at the legs will produce a more vertical lift, which will assist a transfer into a sitting position. By lengthening the straps at the shoulders and shortening the straps at the legs, a more reclined position can be achieved which is more suitable for a transfer into a lying position. Match the loop colors of the corresponding straps on each side of the sling for an even lift of the patient. Fig. 4

NOTICE!
For a transfer into a sitting position, place the patient as vertical as possible in the sling.

Attach the desired loop of each strap to the corresponding hook on the lift:
- With 2 connection points attach the shoulder strap before the leg strap on each of the hooks. Fig. 5a or Fig. 6a (depending on the design of attachment points).
- With 4 connection points attach each of the shoulder and leg straps to an individual hook. Fig. 5b or Fig. 6b (depending on the design of attachment points). For models with head support, attach the head straps to the same hooks as the shoulder straps.

The slings may have handles intended to help guide the patient’s hips as far back as possible into the seat for proper positioning.

WARNING!
Risk of serious injury or damage
Excessive force on the handles can cause the sling to tear.

Do not use the handles to lift!

Removing the Sling

After completion of the transfer, detach the sling from the lift.
Reverse the procedure described in 4.2 Applying the Sling, page 6 .

Maintenance

Inspection

Daily Inspection Before Use
Inspection to be performed daily, before use and after each laundering:
Visually inspect the sling and check all parts for signs of damage, wear or potential failure.

Periodic Inspection

NOTICE!

Inspections must be performed by a qualified person who is well acquainted with the design, use and care of slings.
A periodic safety inspection of the sling must be performed at least every 6 months unless otherwise stated in local requirements.
A detailed safety inspection checklist is available from Invacare as a separate document.

Invacare Comfort Slings

Technical Data

Dimensions

The UK Health and Safety Executive’s Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, require any equipment that is used in the workplace to lift a load be subject to safety inspection on a six monthly basis. Please refer to the HSE web site for guidance www.hse.gov.uk.
The person responsible for the equipment must ensure adherence to LOLER regulations.

Cleaning and Disinfection

WARNING!
Risk of injury
Usage of damaged slings can cause the patient to fall or cause injury to assistants.

After each laundering, inspect the sling for wear, tear, and loose stitching.

NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product

regularly while it is in use,
when it has been in contact with any body fluids,
before using it for a new user.

NOTICE!
Always make sure that the product is completely dried before taking it into use again.

Cleaning Instructions

Launder and dry the sling according to the washing instructions on the label.
Frequent use of high temperatures and tumble drying can reduce the service life of the product.
We recommend the use of an ordinary household laundry detergent. Do not use softener.
For disinfenction, it can be done by using a disinfectant on cleaning procedure. Select a disinfectant that is compatible with the sling materials and follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer.

After Use

Storage Conditions
The sling must be stored in dry conditions with a maximum relative humidity of 50% and without direct sunlight.

Reconditioning
This product is suitable for reuse. To recondition the product for a new user, carry out the following actions:

Inspection
Cleaning and disinfection

For detailed information, see 5 Maintenance, page 6 .
Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the product.
If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the product.

Disposal
Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life.

60124413-C

Disassemble the product and its components, so the different materials can be separated and recycled individually.
The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging must comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling in each country. Contact your local waste management company for information.