Hill-Rom Liko, Liko 41, Teddy, Teddy 41, Liko 40 Instruction Manual

Liko Hygiene Sling, Mod. 40, 41

Teddy Hygiene Sling, Mod. 41

Instruction Guide

English

7EN160186-02

Mod. 40

Product Description

The Liko Hygiene Sling is designed in order to assist
with dressing and undressing when lifting to and from
the toilet, these are lifting situations that are often

difcult for caregivers. Thanks to the large opening

around the buttocks, dressing and undressing can

be performed during the lifting procedure itself.
The Hygiene Sling is easy to apply even if the patient
is placed tightly in the wheelchair. The patient’s arms

should always be on the outside of the Hygiene Sling
to ensure safety.

The Hygiene Sling usually works well for patients
with long trousers and for patients wearing skirts and

leggings.

It is necessary to have good body stability to sit well in
the Hygiene Sling. It is often quite suitable for patients

with a certain body stiffness. Mod. 41 differs from

Mod.

40 in that it is equipped with a belt. A correctly
applied belt and the arms placed outside the sling,
protects the patient from sliding out of the sling.

Mod. 41

All sizes are manufactured in single-tone green polyester
with reinforced, corduroy-lined leg support. Size XS also
comes in a softly warp-knitted polyester fabric with a
teddy bear pattern, and is therefore called Teddy Hygiene

Sling, Mod. 41.

For people with compromised balance, or where the
user needs one arm placed on the inside of the sling,

we

recommend Liko Hygiene Sling with Safety belt

Mod. 45 or 46. These models have a safety belt that
holds and lifts the patient by the upper body if he/she
sinks too low during the lifting procedure.

Alternative for patients with poor muscle tone

For lifts to/from the toilet for patients with poor muscle
tone (and need more upper body support), we

recommend the Liko HygieneVest Mod. 50 or 55.

Model

The patient’s arms must be kept outside Hygiene
Sling Mod. 40 and 41 during the lifting procedure in
order to avoid the risk of sliding out of the sling.

55 is equipped with built-in head support.

This instruction guide applies to Liko Hygiene Sling and Teddy Hygiene Sling, yet in this text we usually simply
refer to the product as Hygiene Sling. In this document, the person being lifted is referred to as the patient,
and

the

Is a warning triangle used for situations that demand extra care and attention.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3

Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................. 3

Denitions ..........................................................................................................................4

Lifting from wheelchair to toilet ........................................................................................... 5

Returning from toilet to wheelchair .................................................................................... 6

Advice for trial tting ...........................................................................................................7

Alternative slings for lifting to and from the toilet ............................................................... 7

Overview Liko Hygiene Sling, Mod. 40, 41 .........................................................................8

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Safety Instructions

Before lifting, remember the following:

• Decide on a case by case basis whether you need one or more caregivers.

• Plan the lifting operation before the lift to make it as safe and convenient as possible.

• Although Liko’

patient is lifted from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the
straps are properly connected to the slingbar.

• Make sure the patient is sitting securely in the sling before transferring to another location.

• Never lift a patient higher of

procedure.

• Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation.

• Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair

operation.

Medical technical class I product

Liko Hygiene Sling has been tested by an accredited testing institute and complies with all requirements for MDD
Class I products and the harmonized EN ISO 10535 standard.

s slingbars are equipped with safety latches, special caution must be exercised: Before the

f the underlying surface than is needed to complete the lifting and transfer

, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer

Liko is quality certied according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485.
Liko is also certied according to environmental standard ISO 14001.

Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes
without prior notice. Contact your Liko representative for advice and information about product upgrades.

IMPORTANT!

Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instruction guide for both
the patient lift and lifting accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the
instruction guide.
are suitable for the lift used. Exercise care and caution during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible
for the patient’s safety. You must be aware of the patient’s ability to make it through the lifting situation.

The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the lifting accessories

Care and Maintenance

Inspect the sling regularly, especially after washing. Inspect the following points with regard to wear and damage:

• Fabric

• Straps

• Seams

• Suspension loops

• Buckle

Do not use damaged lifting accessories.

If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.

Washing instructions: See the sling’s product label.

Expected Life Time

The product has an expected life time of 1-5 years or longer during normal use. Life time varies depending on, for
instance, fabric, use frequency, washing procedure, and weight carried.

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. See Liko’s protocol Periodic Inspection for the respective
product.

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