Joerns Healthcare Full Back Disposable Sling User Manual

User Instruction Manual

Joerns® Full Back Disposable Sling

To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.

Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position

1. Raise the client’s leg and feed the padded leg piece under and up between
the legs. Ensure that the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh.
Repeat this procedure for the other leg.

2. Feed the right leg support through the strap on the left leg support. Cross
over leg straps, pass one leg strap through the other and attach to hoist
on front hooks.

3. Raise lift to convenient height and attach the shoulder straps as shown.
You may then raise the client to the required height.

Golden Tips:

• The client’s posture can be altered by adjusting both shoulder straps.

• If in doubt, attach to coloured loops.

• Keep shoulder straps at equal length.

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1. Draw sheet roll the client onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode

aperture is at the base of the spine.

2. Bring the leg support straps up and between the client’s legs and proceed as from
the seated position, attaching to the shortest possible loops. N.B. If you wish to
place the client onto a high bed it may be necessary to lower the client onto an
intermediate surface and adjust the strap length.

Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position

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Introduction

The Joerns® Full Back Disposable sling is an easy t, contoured sling designed to t the

majority of clients. It offers excellent full body support and the correct size will t snuggly

and give full protection for clients who go into extension or have involuntary movements
or behavioural problems. In the interests of avoiding cross-infection, this sling is

specically designed for single client use only.

Statement of Intended Use

A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical
lift in order to facilitate the transfer of a client. It comprises a specially designed and
constructed piece of fabric that is placed under and/or around a client before being
attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and lower the client. When
selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer and
reduce the risks associated with manual handling.

It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior
to using any sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been correctly determined for the client. For further guidance,
please contact your authorised Joerns Service Provider or Joerns Healthcare.

FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.

WARNING

• JOERNS RE COMMEN DS THE USE OF G ENUINE J OERNS PARTS . Joerns

sling and l ift pro ducts ar e designed to be com patible with on e anothe r.
Using oth er manuf acture r’s products on Jo erns pro ducts i s potent ially
unsafe an d could result in ser ious inju ry to client and/o r caregiver. For
countr y specific guid ance on sling use and c ompati bility, please con tact
your loca l market di stributor or Joe rns Healthcar e.

• For the saf ety of th e client an d carer; b efore using a sling a f ull risk
assess ment must b e conducted to ens ure that t he corre ct sling choice,
method o f positi oning in th e sling and procedu re for tra nsfer has been
deter mined for t he client.

• CHECK sling a nd sti tching b efore each use . Using b leached, tor n, cut ,
frayed o r broken slings is unsa fe and c ould re sult in seriou s injur y or death

to the client.

• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.

• NEVER leave a client unatt ended.

• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.

• DO NOT at tempt to re- position a client b y pullin g on th e sling l oops.

• Slings should only be used by trained caregivers.

Washing Instructions

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DO NOT wash

DO NOT tumble dry

DO NOT dry clean

No smoking

DO NOT iron

WARNING

DO NOT WASH DISPOSABLE SLINGS

Disposable slings are client specic and are designed not to be washed. Washing
will compromise the integrity of the sling and therefore make it unsafe for use.

Technical Specifications

Sizing & Safe Working Load

STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535

PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to suit individual needs. You are
advised that you should always seek the advice of an authorised dealer or Joerns
Healthcare before purchasing.

SIZE SWL

EXTRA SMALL (BROWN) 500Ibs / 227kg

SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg

MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg

LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg

EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) 500Ibs / 227kg

© 2017, Joerns Healthcare • 294000.10175 Rev E • DCO17-0035

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Drakes Broughton Business Park,
Worcester Road, Drakes Broughton
Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AG United Kingdom
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Additional Important Safety Information

It is important that users of Joerns slings always follow the instructions in the user manuals provided with each sling and
also the labels which are stitched into each sling.

In particular, it is critical to the safety of the client that the sling is checked each and every time prior to use. Failure to do
so may result in client injury.

If any of the following faults are identied, the sling should not be used and immediately destroyed:

• There are signs of general wear and tear

• There is loose or broken stitching on any part of the sling (including the straps)

• There are worn areas on the attachment points

• There are discoloured areas

• There are areas of frayed or torn material

• There are areas of bleached material

• The label is illegible

Inspection is required on all areas of the sling. The following information provides some guidance on key areas for
inspection:

Example of a Joerns sling:

Key areas for inspection include:

1. Sling strap attachment point

2. Seams

3. Handle attachment points

4. End loops on sling straps

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Cleaning Instructions are clearly detailed in the user manual and on the label stitched on the back of the sling. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in the sling becoming damaged and unsafe for use.

If you have any questions regarding these instructions please contact Joerns Healthcare.

• Stitching on the sling straps on the sling body should be secure.

• Stitching is cross-stitched and not to be frayed.

Cross Stitching

• Typical seam stitching.

• Photograph shows example of correct stitching in place and not frayed.

• Typical stitching on the main body of the sling.

• Photographs show examples of correct
stitching in place and not frayed.

A. Attachment of the strap to a net style sling.

B. Example of correct stitching on the colour

binding.

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• Typical stitching of the end loops on
the sling straps.

• Stitching is cross-stitched and not to
be frayed.

• Ensure end loops are not worn or
frayed.

Stitching

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2100 Design Road,
Arlington, TX 76014
(T) 800 826 0270 (F) 800 457 8827
www.joerns.com • email: [e-mail]