Intended Use; Patient/Resident Assessment; Safety Instructions; Expected Service Life - arjo MAA 4031M Notice D'utilisation

Intended Use

Toilet Sling has been specially designed to help support
patients/residents while toileting, when used solely in
conjunction with ArjoHuntleigh patient/resident lifts
fi tted with a four point tilting frame.
Do not use the Toilet Sling for lifting and
transportation apart from toilet visits.
The Toilet 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.
The Toilet Sling is intended to be used in hospital
environments, nursing homes, other healthcare
facilities and home care.
The Toilet Sling should only be used for the purpose
specifi ed in this Instructions for Use. Any other use is
prohibited.

Patient/Resident Assessment

We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient/resident according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• Patient/resident sits in wheelchair
• Has no capacity to support herself/himself at all
• Cannot stand unsupported and is not able to bear
weight, not even partially
• Dependent on caregiver in most situations
• Physically demanding for caregiver

Safety Instructions

WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is
not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid injury, only use the Toilet sling on
patients with upper body strength. Lack of
upper body strength can cause the patient
to slide out.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the user
weight is lower than the safe working load
for all products or accessories being used.
WARNING
To avoid injury, only store the equipment for
a short period of time. If stored longer than
stated in the IFU, it can cause weakness
and breakage in the material.
• Stimulation of remaining abilities is very important
• Requires some trunk stability as a must for this
type of sling
Safe Working Load (SWL) for Toilet Sling:
• MAA4031M, MLA4031, MLA4531: 272 kg
(600lbs).
The right type and size of slings should be used after
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
alternative equipment/system shall be used.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of Toilet Sling is the
maximum period of useful life.
The expected life of the sling is dependent on the
actual use conditions. Therefore, before use, always
make sure that the sling does not show any sign of
fraying, tearing or other damage and that there is no
damage (i.e. cracking, bending, breaking). If any such
damage is observed, do not use the sling. If you have
any doubts about sling safety, as a precaution and to
ensure safety, do not use the sling.
The expected service life of the Toilet Slings:
Service Time:
• 2 years
Shelf Time:
• 5 years
WARNING
To avoid injury, always assess the patient
prior to use.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never let the patient smoke
when using the sling. The sling can catch
on fi re.
WARNING
To avoid injury, keep the equipment away
from sun/UV-light. Exposure to sun/UV-light
can weaken the material.

Safety Practises

• At any time, if the patient becomes agitated, stop
transferring/transporting and safely lower the
patient.
• Patient with spasm can be lifted, but great care
should be taken to support the patient's legs.
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