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Contraindications/Limitations
There are no known “contraindications” associated with the usage of the Transactive Xtra Hoist and its accessories, provided
they are used as per manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines. However, it is recommended that a client specific
assessment is completed by a trained and knowledgeable health care professional to determine the method of transfer.
Prism does not recommend a required number of care givers for the use of our products. This information and recommendation
can only be provided after a thorough personalized, case specific assessment, as there are many factors that can influence these
decisions.
Intended Use
For internal use only.
With a safe working load of 130kg / 160kg / 200 kg and 270 kg,
the Transactive Xtra Hoist is a raising and lowering aid used to
transfer people safely. The Hoist makes it possible to move
mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the
caregiver, while providing complete safety, dignity and comfort
for the person being moved.
The easy to use Hoist is designed to be operated by both
professional health care workers and home health care workers
who may not have a specific range of skills in health care. Typical
home care users may include, but is not limited to, teachers,
medics, paramedics, carers, family and friends. Focusing on the
dignity and wellbeing of the person being moved, the simple to
use Hoist maximises the amount of care provided to the person.
The Transactive Xtra Hoist is a Ceiling Track Hoist, and should only be used whilst on the Ceiling Track. It has the ability to raise
up an individual from one location, such as a bed, move the individual along the track to another location and finally lower the
individual, such as into a chair or a bath.
The Transactive Xtra is intended to be used with Prism/Care-ability slings and the Ceiling Track system. Together these three
items make up the system. Please refer to any user guides supplied with the sling and track system and reference them while
reviewing this manual.
A risk assessment must be performed before using any other manufactured sling, carry bar or ceiling track to ensure
‘safe’ use can be established.
The device is used under instruction and the operation of the aid is undertaken by a trained carer.
The carry bar is manufactured by Prism, associated for use with this device, incorporates three fixing point options at either end
of carry bar, with a safety retaining clip on the outer hook. The fixing can be derived by the user, by means of a simple
connection loop, made by the sling, to the carry bar. This connection system is used throughout the industry in various designs
but all acts as the means to hold the sling and user in place through operation of the device whilst in use.
The sling is a specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the Hoist by means of a carry bar and strap system, and holds
an individual while the Hoist or transfer takes place. The sling is supplied separately from the Hoist at the initial time of
purchase.
The track, also supplied separately from the Hoist at the time of purchase, is the means to operate the Hoist in a defined safe
route, enabling the person different uses around the “travel” of the Hoist.
If additional accessories have been supplied with the Hoist, refer to the instructions included with those items.
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