5
Intended Use
The ArjoHuntleigh
Maxi Transfer
® sheet is intended
for use both as bed linen and as a sling/lifting device for
patients who are highly or totally dependent in hospital
care and nursing homes.
The
Maxi Transfer
sheet is intended:
•
to be left under the patient instead of a bed linen,
•
for lateral transfers,
•
for reposition in bed,
•
for weighing,
•
for applying/removing X-ray image plates and
•
lifting from floor.
The
Maxi Transfer
sheet must be operated by
appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, its common
practices and procedures in accordance with the
guidelines in this
Instructions for Use (IFU).
The System
Only use the
Maxi Transfer
sheet together with
ArjoHuntleigh passive lift systems (loop attachments)
in accordance with the
Allowed Combinations on
page 10
specified in this
IFU
.
Lift compatibility:
•
Horizontal lateral transfer: use a stretcher frame.
•
Lateral transfer between adjacent surfaces: use a
stretcher frame, a 4-point spreader bar or a 2-point
spreader bar.
•
Moving patient up in bed: use a stretcher frame, a
4-point spreader bar or a 2-point spreader bar.
•
Turning patient in bed: use a 2-point spreader or a
4-point spreader bar.
•
Weighing: use a stretcher frame.
•
For applying/removing X-ray plates: use a 4-point
spreader bar or a 2-point spreader bar.
•
Lifting from floor: use a stretcher frame.
The patient weight must be lower than the lowest Safe
Working Load (SWL) for all products and accessories
used. See section
Allowed Combinations on page 10
.
The
Maxi Transfer
sheet should only be used for the
purposes specified in this
IFU.
Any other use is
prohibited.
Patient Assessment
ArjoHuntleigh recommends that facilities establish
regular assessment routines.
Caregivers shall assess each patient according to the
following criteria prior to use:
•
The
Maxi Transfer
sheet is intended for patients
who are highly or totally dependent and unable to
contribute with their own transfer and
repositioning.
•
The patient’s weight must not exceed 272 kg/
600 lbs.
•
The weight, girth and body shape of the patient
should be assessed in terms of potential risk for
the patient and the caregivers performing the
transfer/repositioning/lifting. The equipment
should be used with patients whose body shape
comfortably fit within the support surface of the
Maxi Transfer
sheet.
•
The number of caregivers and their positions
during the manoeuvre depend on:
- the assessment of the patient,
- the environment and
- the local working procedures for lifting,
transferring and repositioning the patient.
If these criteria are not met, an alternative equipment/
system shall be used.
If you have any questions regarding contraindication,
consult with the hospital for clinical assessment.
Expected Lifetime
The expected lifetime of the
Maxi Transfer
sheet is, unless
otherwise stated, two (2) years, based on use and laundry
every sixth (6
th
) day, subject to preventive maintenance
being carried out in accordance with the instructions in
this
IFU
.
See sections
Preparations on page 7
and
Care
and Preventive Maintenance on page 29
.
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