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© Ferno s.r.l. MU-086-G Rel.01102019

XT Extrication Device

Ferno S.R.L.

Via Benedetto Zallone 26

40066 - Pieve di Cento (BO) - ITALY

Telephone (toll-free in Italy) 

800.501.711

Phone 

+39 0516860028

Fax 

+39 0516861508

E-mail [email protected]
Website www.ferno.it

Product User and Maintenance Manual, required to operate the product safely, maintain its efficiency and reliability, and 

comply with the terms of the warranty. 

Rel.12062019

Pub. No. MU-086-C

Содержание XT

Страница 1: ...User and maintenance manual Immobilisation and Extrication device XT XT PRO XT Floating Rel 01102019 English Pub No MU 086 G Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference ...

Страница 2: ... 4 Precautionary extrication__________________ 15 6 Xt Pro Extrication device Components_________ 18 6 1 Preparation procedures____________________ 19 6 2 Head immobilisation______________________ 21 6 3 Chest immobilisation_____________________ 22 6 4 Thigh strap application____________________ 23 6 5 Using auxiliary handles____________________ 23 6 6 Xt pro_________________________________ 25 7 ...

Страница 3: ... covered by a 24 month warranty against manufacturing defects For the full terms and conditions of warranty and liability see chapter Warranty page 52 Serial Number 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 2 160 kg 352 lb Ferno Technical Support Customer Service and Technical Support are important aspects of every Ferno product Before contacting us note the serial number of the product and specify it in all written commun...

Страница 4: ...ndanger their safety Always use the patient restraints as described in this manual Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual for the application of restraints could cause accidents damage and or injury Occasional assistants may cause damage and or physical harm or injure themselves Do not allow any occasional assistant to carry out the preparation of the extrication device Take extrem...

Страница 5: ...s Customer Service page 2 The label shown below is attached to the device Main Label WARNING ALL IMAGES ARE INCLUDED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES PRODUCTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1 6 Glossary of symbols The symbols used in this manual and or on the XT extrication device s labels are defined below Read the user manual carefully Two qualified operators are recommended for correct use 2 This product me...

Страница 6: ...case of heavy patients always refer to local protocols The device is equipped with 4 adjustable restraints to allow a correct immobilisation of the patient The upper chest restraints must be applied in a crossed configuration the lower groin restraints must be secured on the same side WARNING Improper use of the extrication device may cause damage and or injury Use the XT extrication device as des...

Страница 7: ...ene triangular head immobiliser Chin strap for QHI Quick Head Immobilizer Auxiliary handles Lifting and carrying handles 4 Yellow chest upper restraint Black groin lower restraints Additional free copies can be downloaded online at www ferno it page 2 USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Red chest upper restraint Green groin lower restraint ...

Страница 8: ...ngularheadimmobiliserandchinstrap neoprene Length 830 mm Width 300 mm Height 60 mm Weight including accessories 3 4 kg Load capacity 160 kg XT Floating Materials Board XT carbon fibre composite material Quick Head Immobilizer polyurethane Restraints nylon Buckles plastic Triangularheadimmobiliserandchinstrap neoprene Length 1200 mm Width 350 mm Height 110 mm Weight including accessories 3 3 kg Loa...

Страница 9: ...se to the head end hole no 1 to identify the hole see Figure 4 page 10 4 Press the QHI so that its sticker perfectly adheres to the surface Figure 1C Figure 1 QHI application Detail 1D QHI applied correctly 1A 1B 1C 1D 4 2 Triangular head immobiliser application In order to apply the triangular head immobiliser correctly follow these instructions Starting from the top head end 1 Insert the strap F...

Страница 10: ...configuration The XT extrication device is equipped with two upper chest restraints yellow and red and two lower groin restraints black and green The upper chest restraints must be applied in a crossed configuration while the groin restraints must be secured on the same side Each restraint is composed of two parts one with a male end and the other with a female end The male end must be fastened to...

Страница 11: ...n of chest restraints 5A 5B 5C 5D Figure 5 Yellow chest restraint application Detail 5D Yellow restraint applied and buckled CROSSED CONFIGURATION FOR CHEST RESTRAINTS YELLOW CHEST RESTRAINT In order to apply the yellow chest restraint proceed as follows 1 Insert the slot of the restraint part with the male end into hole no 13 on the left side of the device with the stitching facing the operator u...

Страница 12: ...straint around the hole 8A 8B 5C 5D Figure 8 Green groin restraint application Detail 8D Green restraint applied and buckled SAME SIDE CONFIGURATION FOR GROIN RESTRAINTS BLACK GROIN RESTRAINT In order to apply the black groin restraint proceed as follows 1 Insert the slot of the restraint part with the female end into hole no 5 on the right side of the device with the stitching facing the operator...

Страница 13: ...perators These operators must work togetherand coordinate correctly during all operations Follow procedures while complying with standard regulations for moving the patient in an emergency Lift only the weight that you can safely support Obtain additional assistance for heavy loads The extrication device can be adapted to a variety of circumstances and different scenarios The trained staff of the ...

Страница 14: ...tion procedure the presence of two trained and qualified operators is recommended 1 Operator 1 moves the patient forwards while holding head and neck to create the necessary space to position the extrication device Figure 10A 2 Operator 2 inserts the device behind the patient and correctly centres it Figure 10B 3 Operator 1 repositions the patient on the device Figure 10B 4 Operator 2 while operat...

Страница 15: ...ators is recommended 1 Operator 1 holds the cervical spine to make it easier for operator 2 to apply the neck brace Figure 11 2 Operator 2 applies the neck brace correctly Figure 12 Figure 13 Extrication device insertion Figure 14 Patient repositioning 3 Operator 1 moves the patient forwards while holding their head and neck to create the necessary space for operator 2 to place the extrication dev...

Страница 16: ...ing handles remain free above the patient s shoulders in order to find and seize them easily during the final extrication phase Figure 18 Cervical spine final fastening Figure 15 Triangular head immobiliser applied Figure 16 Application of chest restraints yellow and red 8 Both operators position the groin restraints black and green arranging them under the patient s legs each one on its side of t...

Страница 17: ...e the cervical immobilisation and stabilisation procedure Figure 19 11 Before proceeding to extricate the patient both operators must make sure that they have applied and adjusted all fastening systems correctly 12 Both operators work together to identify the best way out the safe and correct procedures for themselves and the patient according to the circumstances Then using the red lifting and ca...

Страница 18: ...18 Ferno s r l MU 086 G Rel 01102019 XT PRO Extrication Device 6 XT PRO extrication device components tested according to EN1498 ...

Страница 19: ...rication Device CONFIGURATION OF THE EXTRICATION DEVICE 6 1 Preparation procedures SNAP HOOK LIFTING TAPE COBRA BUCKLE LEG HOOPS LEG HOOPS CHIN STRAP YELLOW UPPER CHEST RESTRAINT RED UPPER CHEST RESTRAINT TRIANGULAR HEAD IMMOBILISER HEAD CUSHION QHI ...

Страница 20: ...MU 086 G Rel 01102019 XT PRO Extrication Device TRIANGULAR HEAD IMMOBILISER QHI HEAD CUSHION CHIN STRAP CHEST STRAP FIXED CHEST STRAP THIGH STRAP THIGH STRAP WARNING Check that all XT PRO slots allow the strap to pass ...

Страница 21: ...he relevant straps Make sure that all three passages in the buckle are correctly realised 1 Insert the straps in the head end hole from inside the extrication device 2 Insert the strap in the first loop of the fastening buckle 3 Then insert it in the second loop and pull to fasten the strap Warning Failure to complete the three passages may cause undesired loosening of the strap 1 3 2 ...

Страница 22: ...e same instructions to secure it Tie the fixed chest straps in a cow hitch Warning Take care to leave the carrying handle out of the cow hitch Fit the adjustable chest strap following the same procedure Warning Make sure that the resulting restraint once properly buckled crosses the patient s chest from above the shoulder to the opposite armpit Make sure that the coupled buckles have the same colo...

Страница 23: ...the same colour code The resulting restraints once properly buckled must not cross the pelvis area but be on the same side Take care to leave the carrying handle out of the cow hitch 6 5 USING AUXILIARY HANDLES The red carrying handles are removable and independent so they can be moved as required For example they can be connected to the middle handles to make them longer and allow extrication eve...

Страница 24: ... a validated textile ring with a minimum length of 120 cm and a connector EN 362 If needed a shorter hanging system can be used by applying a ring with the same features and following the procedure below REAR WARNING The ring should be simply put around the board as the figures show WARNING For the specific maintenance of textile ring and hook refer to the manufacturers of the devices ...

Страница 25: ...manufacturer s instructions and comply with the operational check and disinfection program Position the patient on the XT PRO ready to be fastened WARNING FERNO always recommends to protect the cervical spine with a suitable neck brace before using the XT PRO WARNING Ferno always recommends that an operator immobilises the cervical spine manually during the XT PRO positioning operations 6 6 XT PRO...

Страница 26: ...dwiththetriangularheadimmobiliser and the chin strap Now fasten the patient s chest with the colour coded straps yellow and red chest straps Buckle the yellow chest strap Buckle the red chest strap WARNING Duly adjust the straps tension making sure that they are firm and well balanced ...

Страница 27: ... r l MU 086 G Rel 01102019 XT PRO Extrication Device Buckle the black thigh strap Buckle the green thigh strap To move the patient use the specific red handles Follow the reference procedures for patient handling ...

Страница 28: ...28 Ferno s r l MU 086 C Rel 12062019 XT Floating Extrication Device 7 Components of the XT Floating Extrication Device FLOATING KIT PART NO FLOATING KIT ...

Страница 29: ...d chin strap are attached to the head end float and to the connection above the main floats by means of special rings Figure 1 Restraint configuration operator view HEAD END HEAD END FLOAT QHI HEAD CUSHION CARRYING HANDLES TRIANGLE HEAD IMMOBILISER CHIN STRAP YELLOW TRANSVERSE RETAINING STRIP RED TRANSVERSE RETAINING STRIP LONGITUDINAL RETAINING STRIP BREAST FLOATS FOOT END RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE ...

Страница 30: ...ERSE RETAINING STRIP RED TRANSVERSE RETAINING STRIP HEAD END FLOAT LONGITUDINAL RETAINING STRIP CARRYING HANDLES CARRYING HANDLES WARNING Head fastening systems triangular head immobiliser and chin strap are attached to the head end float and to the connection above the main floats by means of special rings ...

Страница 31: ...T Floating Extrication Device 7 2 HEAD IMMOBILISATION Fit the QHI head cushion with the relevant Velcro strap The chin strap is already attached to the ring on one end of this float Secure the head end float with the three adjustable straps ...

Страница 32: ...ect fitting stretch the strap as much as possible as the following figures show Once fastened arrange and lock the excess strap using the buckle on the back of the XT as the side image shows Warning Repeat the previous operation for all three fastening points Always lock the excess strap ...

Страница 33: ... all three fastening points Warning Always lock the excess strap Secure the triangular head immobiliser to the top ring only A The fitting will be completed afterwards using the suitable rings above the main floats This operation is described subsequently Warning Rings B and C are intended for the chin strap ...

Страница 34: ...EST IMMOBILISATION LONGITUDINAL RETAINING STRIP APPLICATION Fasten the straps to the board by sliding their metal buckle inside the relevant slots Repeat the operation for all six fastening points Warning Arrange the straps so that their length adjustment end remains outside ...

Страница 35: ...astening belt in the sleeve starting from the side that is closer to the float end Insert the female buckle on the belt this buckle will be closed onto the male buckle under the legs Connect the second float in the same way To complete the assembly connect the free end of the shoulder fastening belt to the fixing element on the board Warning Make sure that all three passages in the buckle are corr...

Страница 36: ...trication Device Fasten the straps to the board by sliding their metal buckle inside the relevant slots Repeat the operation for the two points 7 5 CARRYING HANDLES Tie the supplied carrying handles in a cow hitch near the pelvis and above the shoulders ...

Страница 37: ...ttach the two angles of the triangular head immobiliser to the relevant rings on the shoulder fastening belt Warning When fixing the shoulder fastening belts make sure that the side with the rings for the head immobiliser remains outwards Warning Make sure that all three passages in the buckle are correctly realised ...

Страница 38: ...38 Ferno s r l MU 086 G Rel 01102019 XT Floating Extrication Device ...

Страница 39: ...the XT Floating Position the XT Floating under the patient s back Top view part in contact with the patient Warning Prepare the board straps so that they do not interfere with this operation For example tie the straps on the back of the board so they can be extracted when the patient is in place 7 7 XT FLOATING POSITIONING PROCEDURES Untie the buckle of the main floats first ...

Страница 40: ...tretched so as to ensure a first immobilisation although partial and above all allow the patient to float Secure the head with the triangular immobiliser and tighten it Warning It is important that the triangular immobiliser is well tightened to guarantee the cervical spine alignment Warning Usually the head immobiliser firmly secures the head If deemed necessary a chin strap can be added to impro...

Страница 41: ...sing the red transverse retaining strip on the pelvis Warning This strap must be well stretched Complete the immobilisation by fastening the last yellow transverse retaining strip on the chest Warning This strap must be well stretched Move the patient with the suitable carrying handles ...

Страница 42: ... by Ferno personnel every time that the inspection reveals cracks on the board deep scratches or wear signs on textile components After that the customer is responsible for contacting Ferno Technical Support Service for repair maintenance See chapter Technical Support If the XT undergoes particularly heavy use if it is used in an environment contaminated by hazardous chemical substances or for car...

Страница 43: ...nd if necessary use protective equipment for the operator s safety the device or the anchor point must always be correctly positioned and the operation must be performed so as to minimise risks and drop height As far as the textile material is concerned the MAXIMUM useful life is considered to be equal to 10 years from its first use so it must be changed after this period of time The product must ...

Страница 44: ...g to the following procedure Remove the material using a disposable cloth and or paper and dispose of it in the specific container for special waste and proceed with cleaning operations 8 4 Cleaning The device has to be cleaned as needed 1 Remove any restraint handle headrest and in case accessories 2 Wash all components of the product with a cloth or sponge dampened with detergent solution rinsin...

Страница 45: ...disposable cloth and or paper and dispose of it in the specific container for special waste 3 Sanitise 4 Before starting sanitisation move all restraint hooks upwards 5 Sanitisation is carried out by immersing the restraints in a container and leaving them to soak in water with sanitising product and leaving the metal parts outside the container Leave to soak for approx 10 20 minutes then dry with...

Страница 46: ...ed clean indoors in a dry place and away from direct sunlight When not in use it can be put into its handy carry bag Figure 22 It is recommended to store the extrication device in the bag in its ready to use configuration 1 The chest and groin restraints must be arranged sideways leaving the central space free to accommodate the patient 2 The triangular head immobiliser and the neck strap must be ...

Страница 47: ...ard is undamaged and rigid No scratches or cracks more than 1 mm deep on both sides No damage or sharp edges on external borders The slots for fitting the belts are undamaged Quick Head Immobilizer The cushion is undamaged It remains quite strongly attached to the board Head immobilisers The triangular head immobiliser does not show any damage or cuts The triangular head immobiliser is firmly fast...

Страница 48: ...uckles are working properly they can be opened and closed effortlessly The straps are easily passed into the buckles to adjust their tension and remain locked in the desired position Hanging system Textile ring EN 795 B refer to the specific instructions of the manufacturer Connector EN 362 refer to the specific instructions of the manufacturer Notes for user and for next inspection Final assessme...

Страница 49: ...ned to the board The fastening buckles on the chin strap are undamaged and allow to adjust the straps properly XT FLOATING User Data Serial no company Manufacturing year Purchased on internal serial no First used on user name Inspection frequency Person in charge of inspection Overhaul frequency Product service life Product log Notes on use conditions and differences from the last inspection yes s...

Страница 50: ...stened to the board The floats and their sleeves are undamaged and uncut All floats are present and contained in the relevant sleeves as Ferno s manual describes The floats are firmly fastened as per Ferno s instructions Thefasteningbucklesareundamaged freefromanydeformation cracks or crevices The fastening buckles are working properly they can be opened and closed effortlessly The straps are easi...

Страница 51: ...orised by Ferno S R L 10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT WARNING Non original spare parts and inadequate repairs may cause damage and or injury Use only original Ferno spare parts and refer exclusively to Ferno S R L s Customer Support WARNING Unauthorised modifications of the XT extrication device could cause serious damage injury and or unforeseeable operating problems Do not modify or alter the device in any...

Страница 52: ... R L site in Via Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO Italy or at the Customer s premises if suitable arrangements with Ferno S R L s Customer Service have been made Repairs at the Customer s premises must be agreed and include the payment of labour costs and expenses incurred For information on the costs of technical support please contact the relevant department at Ferno S R L The warranty does no...

Страница 53: ...or the intended purpose of the product 11 2 2 Warranty claims and complaints Contact Ferno s Customer Service immediately if you receive a product that is defective or suspected to be defective Any complaint must be communicated to Ferno S R L within 5 days of receipt of the product or of discovery of the alleged defect The Customer Service will assist the customer through the complaints procedure...

Страница 54: ...54 Ferno s r l MU 086 C Rel 12062019 XT Extrication Device TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type ...

Страница 55: ...55 Ferno s r l MU 086 C Rel 12062019 XT Extrication Device MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Type of Maintenance Maintenance Technician ...

Страница 56: ...o BO ITALY Telephone toll free in Italy 800 501 711 Phone 39 0516860028 Fax 39 0516861508 E mail info ferno it Website www ferno it Product User and Maintenance Manual required to operate the product safely maintain its efficiency and reliability and comply with the terms of the warranty Rel 12062019 Pub No MU 086 C ...

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