Etac Multiglide Glove User Manual

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Illustrations
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Contents
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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 client" in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carer or carers 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 client or carer.
The products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD 93/42/EEC on medical devices.
Washing
Iron
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.
Never leave on the floor
Max. weight
Handwash
Wipe off
Tumbledry
Do not dryclean
Do not bleach
Risk of sliding down
Features
The Multiglide Glove is an effective low-friction aid for use in minor manual handling, adjusting clients in lying or seated position, moving clients higher up in the bed and when checking pressure-relieving side pillows and mat­tresses.
Warning
Read the User Manual
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The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations
Manufacturer
Class 1 - European Council Directive MDD 93/42/EEC on medical devices
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Use
Positioning
The Multiglide Glove is worn on the hand. The glove can also be folded for use as a small glide sheet.
Use
The Multiglide Glove is an effective low-friction device which can be used in minor manual handling and to adjust the client's position. The Multiglide Glove is worn on the hand. Glide the Multiglide Glove carefully in under the client. By rolling the weight over on the hand with the Multiglide Glove (the "rocking the boat" principle), the carer can help the client to move/adjust his/her position. As examples: adjusting the hips, shoulder, and extremities (Illustration 1). If the client needs to be moved higher up in the bed, two carers (each wearing a Multiglide Glove on the hand closest to the bed) slide the hand with the Multiglide Glove under the client's shoulder blades. Then, standing with one foot forward and using a Sling or One Man Sling under the client's hips/rear, the carers can move the client higher up (using only weight transference). The Multiglide Glove can also be used when the carer needs to test pressure-relieving side pillows and mattresses (Illustration 3).
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Special features
Use
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 carers receive instruction in manual handling.
Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further infor­mation, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques
Materials
Multiglide Glove, waterproof nylon: 100% nylon with polyurethane coating. The nylon fabric is anti-static.
Remember to use the client's resources
There is a risk that the client may slide down. Never leave the client alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave the Multiglide Glove on the floor.
To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Multiglide Glove, quilted: Inner surface: 100% nylon. Outer surface: 100% nylon. Quilting: polyester.
Cleaning
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time it is used.
Check that seams and fabric are not damaged.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Can be wiped with disinfectant. Do not use fabric softener.
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Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM35 Multiglide Gloves, waterproof nylon (pair) W20 x L50
IM8000701 Multiglide Glove, quilted (1 glove) W15 x L35
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