Joerns Oxford Mermaid, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 3 / 32

3
English
Oxford
®
Mermaid & Ranger
1. Statement of Intended Use
The Mermaid product is intended to be used for both single and multiple patient use.
The term “Single Patient Use” refers to items that are used by an individual patient only
throughout the course of their program of treatment. They should only be re-used according to
the recommendations outlined in the user manual and must be kept in a clean condition, stored
appropriately and only re-used by the same patient.
The term “Multiple Patient Use” refers to items that are used by multiple patients throughout
the course of their program of treatment. They should only be re-used with a different patient
after being cleaned according to the recommendations outlined in the user manual and must be
kept in a clean condition and stored appropriately.
In all cases it is required that a clinical risk assessment has been carried out to verify that
the patient has sufficient upper body strength to enable him/her to maintain a steady position
whilst in the chair. Also verifying that the patient has sufficient mental capacity to adhere to the
caregivers instructions.
The assessment should be carried out by a qualified nurse or therapist before lifting patients
with the Mermaid hoist.
A lap strap is fitted to the seat of the Mermaid Hoist to enable it to be used when required by the
clinical risk assessment.
PLEASE NOTE:
1.
If there is a risk of cross infection when using a lap strap on a Mermaid hoist, the hoist
should only be used for Single Patient Use.
2. If a Mermaid hoist and lap strap is used for Multiple Patient Use, and a risk of cross infection
has been identified, a different lap strap should be used for each patient.
For details on how to remove or replace the lap strap, please refer to the fitting instructions
supplied with each lap strap.
WARNING
Oxford patient lifts should only be operated by fully trained/competent care givers.
Minimum Expected Life
Oxford Mermaid and Ranger products are designed and tested for a minimum service life of
seven (7) years, subject to the use and maintenance procedures in this manual. Use other than
in accordance with these instructions may compromise service life.
Serious Incident Reporting
In the event of a serious incident taking place during use of this product, affecting the patient
and/or care-giver, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorised distributor.
Should the incident take place within the European Union (EU), it must also be reported to the
local competent authority within the member state.