USER GUIDE:
COMFORT VALUE
TM
Universal Sling
(CVU)
UG/CVU-EN03
4.
CARING FOR YOUR SLING
4.1
WASHING YOUR SLING
4.1.1
For general cleaning where, cross infection is not an issue, and to maximise the life of your
sling, wash gently at 40
°
C. Use a mild soap solution or a non-biological detergent without
bleaching additives. Do not add bleach or stain removers as they will fade and weaken the
fabric.
4.1.2
Air dry, cabinet dry or tumble dry on a cool cycle (below 60
°
C). Do not tumble dry on a hot
setting; do not place on hot pipes or heaters; keep away from flames.
4.1.3
Do not iron your slings.
4.2
DECONTAMINATION AND INFECTION CONTROL
4.2.1 For good hygiene, we recommend that slings are not shared. If you need to hoist more
than one person, it is strongly recommended that each person is allocated their own sling.
4.2.2 DOH guidance HSG95/18 recommends washing at 71
°
C for not less than 3 minutes plus 8
minutes for mixing to achieve decontamination.
Lower wash temperature will increase the life of the slings.
5.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The CVU sling is designed by and manufactured for Care & Independence Ltd. Care & Independence are
a UK manufacturer registered with MHRA as a Class 1 Medical Device Manufacturer and meet the
essential requirements set out in Annex 1 of the Medical Device Directive 93/42EEC.
6.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
6.1
E-Training videos for all slings in the
COMFORT VALUE
TM
range are available to view on our website.
Scan the QR code on the back of the sling label to go straight to the relevant product page.
Care & Independence also offer training. Please contact us for further information.
6.2
Additional copies of the User Guides are available to download from our website.
6.3
LOLER checks can be carried out by our expert team. Please contact us to find out more.
6.4
Should you have any queries or require further assistance with regard to any Care &
Independence products please contact us directly so that we can provide you with the
appropriate support and information.
6.5
Returns
Please do not just send slings and bathing products back to us.
If you wish to return a product please contact us first so that we can advise you of the
returns/repair process. This way we can track each item and ensure they are decontaminated and
handled appropriately to ensure the safety of yourself, the user and our dedicated team.
6.6 Contacting Care & Independence:
Email: sales@careandindependence
Tel: 033 012 80808
CE EU93-42
