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Intended Use
The Active sling is a product intended for assisted
transfer and rehabilitation of patients/residents with
limited ability to move.
The Active disposable sling has been designed to
support hospital or care facility patients/residents
while using a patient/resident transfer lifter, under the
supervision of trained nursing staff.
Active disposable slings are to be used for a limited
period only, and, by nature of their design, must be
treated as a disposable and patient/resident specific
product.
The Active disposable sling must not be used to
support a patient/resident while bathing or showering.
The Active disposable sling cannot be washed.
The Active sling / Active disposable sling should be
used together with Arjo lift devices in accordance with
the Allowed Combinations specified in the instructions
for use (IFU).
The Active sling / Active disposable sling shall only be
used by appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, its common
practices and procedures and in accordance with the
instructions outlined in the Instructions for use.
The Active sling / Active disposable sling should only
be used for the purpose specified in this Instructions
for Use. Any other use is prohibited.
Patient/Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient/resident according to the following criteria
prior to use:
•
Patient/resident sits in wheelchair.
•
Is able to partially bear weight on at least one leg.
•
Has some trunk stability.
•
Dependent on caregiver in most situations.
•
Physically demanding for caregiver.
•
Stimulation of remaining abilities is very
important.
Safe Working Load (SWL) for Active sling / Active
disposable sling:
•
KKA5130M (Transfer: 140 kg (309 lbs)
•
KKA5130M (Walking and standing), KKA5120,
KKA5370: 190 kg (418 lbs);
•
MFA4000 (Sara plus disposable standing sling):
190 kg (418 lbs)
The right type and size of slings should be used after
proper assessment of each patient/resident's size,
condition and the type of lifting situation.
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of Active sling / Active
disposable sling is the maximum period of useful life.
The expected life of the Active sling / Active
disposable sling is dependent on the actual use
conditions. Therefore, before use, always make sure
that the product does not show any signs of fraying,
tearing or other damage and that there is no damage
(i.e. cracking, bending, breaking), in which case do not
use the sling.
The expected service life:
Service time
•
2 years, Active sling
•
2 weeks (based on 4 transfers per day), Active
disposable sling
Shelf time
•
5 years, Active sling / Active disposable sling
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