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Before lifting, keep the following points in mind:
• A responsible person within your organization should decide on a case-by-case basis whether one or more caregivers
are needed.
• Plan the lifting operation so that it can be done as safely and smoothly as possible.
•
Although Liko’s sling bars are equipped with latches, special caution must be exercised. Before the patient is lifted
from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are correctly connected
to the sling bar hooks.
• Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation.
• Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer operation.
• Always work ergonomically. Use the patient’s ability to actively participate in the operations.
Safety Instructions
Check the sling before each use. Check the following points with regard to wear and damage:
• Fabric
• Straps
• Seams
• Loops
Do not use damaged lifting accessories.
If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
Medical Device Class
I
Product
Product Changes
Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior
notice. Contact your Hill-Rom representative for advice and information about product upgrades.
Design and Quality by Liko in Sweden
Liko is quality certified according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485.
Liko is also certified according to environmental standard ISO 14001.
Notice to Users and/or Patients in EU
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device, should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.
Care and Maintenance
Washing instructions:
Please see the
SeatStrap’s
product label
and the attached appendix ”Care and Maintenance of Liko Slings”
Remove plastic reinforcement before washing (see page 4). The plastic reinforcement should be cleaned with disinfectants.
Periodic Inspection
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspections might be required if the products
are used or washed more often than normal.
For protocols please contact your Hill-Rom representative.
Expected Life Time
The product has an expected life time of 1-5 years. The expected life time is based on 10 uses per day and washing once per
week, according to washing instructions. Hill-Rom recommends the product be used only during its expected life time.
Recycling Instructions
The SeatStrap should be sorted as Combustible waste.
Hill-Rom evaluates and provides guidance to its users on the safe handling and disposal of its devices to aid in the prevention
of injury, including, but not limited to: cuts, punctures of the skin, abrasions, and any required cleaning and disinfection of the
medical device after use and prior to its disposal. Customers should adhere to all federal, state, regional, and/or local laws and
regulations as it pertains to the safe disposal of medical devices and accessories.
If in doubt, the user of the device shall first contact Hill-Rom Technical Support for guidance on safe disposal protocols.
