Intended Use; Patient/Resident Assessment; Expected Service Life - arjo MAA6000 Mode D'emploi

Intended Use

Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning Sling
are products intended for assisted lateral repositioning
and/or lateral transfer of patients/residents with limited
Disposable Repositioning Sling is intended to be
used for a limited period only, and, by nature of its
design, must be treated as a disposable and patient/
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning
Sling shall only be used by appropriately trained
caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care
environment, and in accordance with the instructions
outlined in the Instructions for Use (IFU)
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning Sling
are intended to be used in hospital environments, nursing
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning
Sling
this IFU

Patient/Resident Assessment

We recommend that facilities establish regular assessment
according to the following criteria prior to use:
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• Might be almost completely bed ridden,
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• Physically demanding for caregiver,
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary goal
Safe Working Load (SWL) for:
• MAA6000: 272 kg (600lbs) (Repositioning Sling)
• AHD001: 272 kg (600lbs) (Disposable
Repositioning Sling)
proper assessment of each patient/resident's size,
condition and the type of lifting situation
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria an

Expected Service Life

Disposable Repositioning Sling
make sure that the sling does not show any sign of
fraying, tearing or other damage and that there is no
any doubts about sling safety, as a precaution and to
• Service Life: 2 years (Repositioning Sling)
• Service Life: 2 weeks (Disposable Repositioning
Sling)
• Shelf Life: 5 years (Repositioning Sling /
Disposable Repositioning Sling)
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Repositioning Sling /
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