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Uniflex Deluxe with HS Sling

Introduction

The Uniflex Deluxe with HS sling is a general-purpose sling, incorporating the popular Silkfit material on 

the back and leg sections. This low-friction material ensures the sling is easy to apply and reduces the 

risks associated with tissue viability. The sling incorporates ‘reflex’ shoulder straps as standard, providing 

automatic adjustment for clients who have a lack of seat control or are prone to extensor spasm. 

Special Sling Orders

On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard specification are requested. 

Please  be  advised,  that  aside  of  any  model  specific  references,  fitting,  washing  and  safety  guidelines 

remain applicable. If you are in any doubt, please contact Blueleaf Ltd.

Statement of Intended Use

A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate 

the transfer of a patient. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed 

under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and 

lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer 

and reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to using any 

sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been 

correctly determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact Blueleaf Ltd.

FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of a Steiss sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing 

instructions provided in the user guide. Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use 

and patient weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Blueleaf Ltd recommends that slings are checked 

each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken 

slings are unsafe and must be discarded and replaced. It is a requirement under LOLER (Lifting Operations 

and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) that slings are thoroughly checked and passed fit for use. For 

further advice, please contact Blueleaf Ltd.

WARNING

•  For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be 

conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and 

procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.

•  CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken 

slings is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.

•  DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
•  NEVER leave a patient unattended. 
•  DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
•  DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.

Summary of Contents for Uniflex Deluxe

Page 1: ...SteissTM Uniflex Deluxe with HS Sling USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nt prior to using any sling to ensure that the sling choice method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been correctly determined for the patient For further guidance please contact Blueleaf Ltd FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY Expected Service Life The expected service life of a Steiss sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing instructions provided i...

Page 3: ...s strap A through strap B or utilise the dignity loop Pass strap C up through strap B then repeat for the other leg using strap D through strap A Check the sling is smooth under the patient and the position is comfortable Move the hoist into position and attach the leg straps to the hooks on the spreader Next attach the shoulder straps to maintain an upright seated position as shown in the diagram...

Page 4: ...ctions under and up between the patient s legs ensuring that the sling is positioned comfortably and not twisted or creased under the thighs Configure the leg straps in the same manner as with the seated position step 3 Next proceed to attach the sling to the spreader bar in the same manner as with the seated position step 4 NOTE Blueleaf Ltd recommend slings are checked regularly and before use f...

Page 5: ...ing Load Washing Instructions Machine wash at 85ºC DO NOT wash with bleach Bleach will damage the sling s material and make it unsafe for use Cool tumble dry air dry or dry at very low temperature DO NOT dry clean 85ºC WARNING Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully before each use PLEASE NOTE Additional slings are available to meet individual patient nee...

Page 6: ...of the following faults are identified the sling should not be used and immediately destroyed There are signs of general wear and tear There is loose or broken stitching on any part of the sling including the straps There are worn areas on the attachment points There are discoloured areas There are areas of frayed or torn material There are areas of bleached material The label is illegible Inspect...

Page 7: ...sling body should be secure Stitching is cross stitched and not to be frayed Cross Stitching Typical seam stitching Photograph shows example of correct stitching in place and not frayed Typical stitching on the main body of the sling Photographs show examples of correct stitching in place and not frayed A Attachment of the strap to a net style sling B Example of correct stitching on the colour bin...

Page 8: ...oerns Healthcare Ltd Worcestershire WR10 2AG Blueleaf Ltd Charwood House Wilberforce Way Oakhurst Business Park Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9RT United Kingdom Tel 0330 055 2288 info blueleafcare com www blueleafcare com ...

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