Statement Of Intended Use; Expected Service Life - Joerns Hoyer Long Seat SMALL Manuel De L'utilisateur

Hoyer
®
Long Seat Sling
Introduction
The Long Seat Sling is designed for amputees but it is also suitable for other patients who have to
remain in the sling for an extended period, i.e. during bed making or when bathing. It is suitable for lifting
amputees, but patients must be individually assessed for suitability by a qualified person.

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 patient. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed
under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer
and lower the patient. 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 patient. For further guidance, please contact your authorized Hoyer
service provider or Joerns Healthcare directly.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of a Hoyer sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing
instructions provided in the user guide. Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use
and patient weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommend that slings are
checked each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or
broken slings are unsafe and must be discarded and replaced.
WARNING
• HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS. Hoyer slings and lifters are not
designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer's products. Using other manufacturer's
products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in serious injury to patient
and/or caregiver.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be
conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings
is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
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