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Intended Use
The
Passive Loop Slings
are products intended for
assisted transfer of patients/residents with limited
ability to move and require full or partially body
support during transfers. The
Passive Loop Slings
must be used only on appropriate Arjo patient/
resident lifting devices.
The sling made of mesh material (MLA4060) is also
intended to be used when bathing.
The sling model MLAAS2000 is also intended to be
seated on for periods of time between transfers.
Slings made of nonwoven material (MFA2000,
MFA2100), referred to as Flites, is a patient speci
¿
c,
non-washable sling intended to be used for a limited
period only. Flites must not be used for bathing and/
or showering a patient.
Passive Loop Slings
are especially designed for
ceiling lifts,
À
oor lifts and accessories made by Arjo.
The
Passive Loop Slings
shall only be used by
appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, and in
accordance with the instructions outlined in the
Instructions for Use (IFU).
The
Passive Loop Slings
is intended to be used in
hospital environments, nursing homes and other
healthcare facilities.
The
Passive Loop Slings
should only be used for the
purpose speci
¿
ed 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
• Has no capacity to support himself/herself at
all
• Cannot stand unsupported and is not able to
bear weight, not even partially
• Dependent on caregiver in most situations
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation of remaining abilities is very
important
Or, for a patient/resident who:
• Is
passive
• Might be almost completely bed ridden
• Often stiff or contracted joints
• Totally dependent on the caregiver
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary
goal
Safe Working Load (SWL) for
Passive Loop Slings
:
• MLAAS2000: 190 kg (418lb);
• MLA2000, MLA3000, MLA4060, MFA2000,
MFA2100: 272 kg (600lb).
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
Passive Loop Slings
is
the maximum period of useful life and is dependent
on the actual use conditions. Therefore, before use,
always make sure that the sling does not show signs
of fraying, tearing or other damage (i.e. cracking,
bending, breaking). If any such damage is observed,
do not use the sling.
Flites are intended for a limited period only. By nature
of its design, Flites must be treated as a disposable
and resident speci
¿
c product.
For washable
Passive loop slings
, the condition
is affected by the number of washings, washing
temperature, detergents, disinfectants, frequency of
use, patient weight and/or other factors.
The following Life Times of the slings can be
distinguished:
Expected Service Life:
• Flites – 2 weeks, based on 4 transfers per day
• Sling model MLAAS2000 – 1.5 years
• All other slings – 2 years
Shelf Life:
• 5
years
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