Etac Immedia 4WayGlide Midi Instructions Instruction Manual

4Way Midi

Instruction for Use

IMM1007_IFU_GB · Version 5 · 2015

Illustrations

Illustration 1

Illustration 2 Illustration 3

Illustration 5 Illustration 8

Illustration 6 Illustration 7

Illustration 4

Illustration 9 Illustration 12

Illustration 13 Illustration 14 Illustration 15

Illustration 10 Illustration 11

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Contents

Heading .............................................................................................................Page

General/Symbols/Intended use/Intended enviroment ........................................4

Practical handling .............................................................................................5

Notice/Materials/Cleaning ................................................................................6

Articles/Combinations ...................................................................................... 7

Service Information .......................................................................................... 8

General

Thank you for choosing an Etac product.

To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling
the products, read the manual carefully.

The person described as "the user" in this user manual
is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The
assistant or assistants are the people who manoeuvre the
product.

This symbol appears alongside the text in
the manual. It draws the reader's attention
to points at which there may be a risk to the
health and safety of the user or assistant.

The products comply with the standards applicable for
Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD
93/42/EEC on medical devices.

Lot no/Batch no:

x x x x x x x x x x

Production year Running number

At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time
and therefore we reserve the right to make changes to
products without prior warning. All measurements given
on illustrations and similar material are for guidance only
and Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects.

The information given in this manual, including re­commendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply
to special orders and modifications. If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will
be voided. If in doubt, please contact Etac.

Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufactu­ring defects, provided that the product is used correctly.

For further information on the Etac transfer range, see
www.etac.com.

The product can be scrapped in accordance with national
regulations.

Symbols

Washing

Handwash

Wipe off

Tumbledry

Keep out of the sun

Iron

Do not dryclean

Do not bleach

Risk of sliding down

Intended use

The 4Way Midi is a 2-part turning sheet which makes it
easy for assistants to move and position a user on a bed,
where the user is partly self-supporting.

Never leave on the floor

Warning

Read the User Manual

Batch no./Lot no.

User mass limit = maximum
rated load

The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations

Manufacturer

Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices

Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Intended enviroment

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Positioning

Practical handling

Position the 4Way sheet on the bed.
The "this side up" label should be at the head end (Il­lustration 1).
Fit the 4Way sheet. You can fit the corner straps around
the mattress at the foot end.
The "this side up" label should be at the head end (Il­lustrations 2 and 3).

Use

To unlock the glide system: One assistant on each side
grasps the functional handles attached to the glide
mattress hanging at the foot end and pulls them slowly
upwards towards the head end.
(Illustration 4).
When the assistants feel resistance, they must stop pul­ling. Then one assistant grasps the functional handles on
the opposite side of the glide mattress, while the other
assistant helps pull the locking system up past the hip
area (Illustration 5). The assistants then do the same on
the opposite side.
If possible, bend the users legs (Illustration 6).
The glide system is now unlocked and the user can be
moved in all directions by pulling on the functional hand­les at the shoulders and hips (Illustration 6).
When the assistants have finished turning the user, the
glide system must be relocked (Illustration 8).
The assistants can then move the user into the side posi­tion using weight transference (Illustration 9).

Position the user in the bed so that the hips are within the
green tape marking on the mattress.

Raising the bedhead

Lock the glide mattress. Remember to "lock" the glide
system, pulling the functional handles towards the foot
end. This can be done by two assistants at one time (Il­lustration 8). The bedhead can now be raised without
the user sliding down. If reduced freedom of movement
in the upper body is required in the seated position, you
can lock the glide system at both sides at the shoulders by
fitting corner straps around the mattress.

The "5 smiles" technique

To ensure the most comfortable position (seated or lying),
it is imperative that the assistants remove any tension on
the skin occurring when the users head or feet are raised.
Loosen the shoulder blades (Illustration 14).
Loosen the legs (Illustration 15). Finally, the assistants
must make sure that the users pillow is correctly placed
under users head and neck – first remove the pillow,
shake/plump and replace.

Alternative turning method

If the user is very self-supporting, just one assistant can
turn the user (Illustration 10).

Positioning

If the user is to remain in the side position after bath/
care, the users back can be supported using a positioning
wedge or pillow. (Illustration 11).

Sliding down

Unlock the glide mattress (Illustrations 4 and 5). Then two
assistants grasp the straps under the user at the shoulders
(and hips, if necessary) and slowly pull the user upwards
using weight transference (Illustration 12).

Seated position

Once the assistant has ensured that any tension on the
skin is released, the assistant can support the user in the
seated position with positioning wedges and pillows
(Illustration 15).

Special features

Notice

Always check the product before use and after washing.

Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs
of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.

Read these instructions carefully.

It is important that assistants receive instruction in manual
handling. Etac offers advice and training for assistants. For
further information, contact Etac.

Always use the correct manual handling techniques

Encourage the client to assist where possible.

To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual
handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in
advance.

There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never
leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.

Never leave the product on the floor.

Always make a risk assessment, and secure that the
assistive product can be used at the individual user
and in combination with other devices that it is safe
for the user and caregivers.

It is recommended that the guard rail is in place
when the user is left on the glide system, unless
a risk assessment has found that the user can be
safely left on the glide system without the need of
guard rails.

Always lock the glide system when you have com­pleted the transfer.

Do not use the product as a sling.

To reduce sliding to the side if the head end is
elevated fit the corner straps around the bed mat­tress.

If in any doubt - please contact Etac.

Materials

Glide mattress:
Top side: 65% polyester and 35% cotton.
Fill: 100% polyester fibre.
Backside: 100% nylon.
Handles: polyester.

Cleaning

The product should be checked regularly, preferably each
time it is used, and especially after wash.

Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.

Never try to repair a product yourself.
Never use a defective product.

Washing instructions:

Can be wiped off with disinfectant
(polyurethane surface)
Do not use fabric softener.

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Articles

Article no. Description Size (mm)

IM140/150 Glide mattress with non-slip locking system, green W1400 x L1500

IM140/15 0 NS Nylon sheet with non-slip along the side B1400 x L1500

IM4313 4Way Glide Set (IM140/150 + IM140/150NS)

Combinations

Article no. Description Size (mm)

IM53NS Positioning wedge with non-slip cover W300 x H200 x L530

IM53/80NS Positioning wedge with non-slip cover W300 x H200 x L800

Service Information

Thank you for choosing an Etac product. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined by Etac, the
Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will be voided.

Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly. Before taking a
product in service always make a risk assesment according to national and/or local legislation.

First inspection:

• Is the packaging intact?

• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no. and product description

• Check that Short Instruction is enclosed – updated User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from www.etac.com or contact your
Etac Customer Service or the local distributor.

• Check the label on the product - does it include article no., product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions and supplier name?

Periodic Inspection:

• Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in a perfect condition.

• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles, buckles.

• If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must be removed from service immediately.

• Lot no/Batch no:

x x x x x x x x x x

Production year Running number

Visual inspection/Check the product:

Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching,
handles, buckles are intact/faultless.

Mechanical load or stress/Test handles:

Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions
and control the material, seams and stitching.
Test buckles:
Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions,
control the buckle and the stitching.

Stability test:

Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm,
stable and solid.

Test low/high friction:

Place the product on a firm surface or a bed,
place your hands on the material and test the
friction by pushing your hands down into the
product.
Low friction – slides effortlessly

High friction – no sliding/moving

Check always:

Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles: Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer:

Manual transfer aids with high or low friction:

The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations

Read the
User Manual

If in doubt, please contact Etac Customer Service or local distributor for more information and guidance.
For more information about training and the use of these products, contact the Etac transfer experts – www.etac.com.

Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices

Manufacture:

Etac Immedia A/S
Egeskovvej 12
DK-8700 Horsens, Denmark
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Export:

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Etac AS
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Etac A/S
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Halesowen,West Midlands B62 8BH, UK
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Snug Seat Inc.
12801 E. Independence Blvd., P.O. Box 1739, Matthews, NC 28106, US
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