Disposable Sling - Do Not Wash; Cleaning Chemicals; Disinfection; Care And Preventive Maintenance - Arjo Passive Loop Slings Bedienungsanleitung

Disposable Sling – Do NOT wash
The disposable sling is for single patient use.
Do NOT clean, wash, disinfect, wipe or sterilize
the disposable sling. If the disposable sling has
been subjected to any such treatment, it shall be
discarded.
The disposable sling is marked with the "Do NOT
wash" symbol. (See Fig. 19 )
If the disposable sling is washed, the "Do NOT use/
lift" symbol will appear. (See Fig. 20 )
Fig. 19
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Care and Preventive Maintenance

WARNING
To avoid injury to both patient and
caregiver, never modify the equipment or
use incompatible parts.
Before and After Every Use
Visually check all exposed parts
The caregiver shall inspect the sling before and after
every use. The complete sling should be checked for
all deviations listed below. If any of these deviations
are visible, replace the sling immediately.
• Fraying
• Loose stitching
• Tears
• Holes
• Discolouration and stains from bleaching
• Sling soiled or stained
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is soiled or stained - wash the sling according to
section "Cleaning and Disinfection" on page 13.
If the soil or stains are still visible, replace the
sling immediately.
• For disposable slings: Make sure the "Do NOT
wash" symbol on the head support is intact. If
damaged or missing and the underlying red
"Do NOT use/lift" symbol appears, replace the
sling immediately. See
page 17.
Fig. 20
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Cleaning Chemicals

commercial detergent without optical brightener.
No other chemicals are allowed e.g. chlorine,
softener, iodine based disinfectants, bromine and
ozone.

Disinfection

The only allowed disinfection is disinfection by
washing.
This does not apply to the disposable sling. Do NOT
clean, wash or disinfect the disposable sling.
When Soiled, Stained and Between
Patients
Clean/Disinfect, all slings except the
Disposable slings
The caregiver should make sure that the sling is
cleaned according to "Cleaning and Disinfection" on
page 13, when it is soiled or stained and between
patients.
Disposable slings
Washing or disinfection is not allowed. Do not wipe,
sterilize or soil the disposable sling. If the disposable
sling has been subjected to any treatment, it shall be
discarded.

Storage

When not in use, the slings should be stored away
from direct sunlight where they are not subject
to unnecessary strain, stress or pressure, or to
excessive heat or humidity. The slings should be kept
away from sharp edges, corrosives or other things
that could cause damage on the sling.

Service and Maintenance