Single Patient Multiple use
UK Responsible Person
European Device Solutions Ltd . 15 Coanwood Drive,
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE25 9GB, United Kingdom.
Email: info@europeandevicesolutions.co.uk
Tel: +44-754-559-5464
Example of product label
X
XXXXXX XXXXXX
max xxx kg / xxx lbs
19 20 21 22
xxxxxx
Item no. xxxxxx
www.guldmann.com
DO NOT WASH
LOT number label
xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx
www.guldmann.com
DK – HMI nr.: xxxxx
V. Guldmann A/S
xxxxx
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
yyyy-mm-dd
(01)95012345678903(3103)000123
1 .07
Use
If there is any doubt about the selection or use of a lifting
sling, please contact your supplier.
Lifting hanger, 4 attachment points
Caution!
Be careful when attaching the lifting sling's straps on the
hooks . Check that the straps have been correctly placed in
the lifting hanger's hooks . When pressing the up button on
the hand control to lift the user, check again that all straps
remain correctly placed in the lifting hanger's hooks (Fig. 1).
Fig . 1
Lifting hanger
Caution!
Be careful when attaching the lifting sling on the hooks .
Check that the straps have been pulled completely through
the rubber safety catch (A) and into place in the lifting
hanger's hooks . When pressing the up button to lift the user,
check again that all the straps remain correctly placed in the
lifting hanger's hooks (fig. 1a and fig. 1b).
X
XXXXXX XXXXXX
max xxx kg / xxx lbs
19 20 21 22
xxxxxx
Item no. xxxxxx
www.guldmann.com
A
Fig . 1a
Fig . 1b
Placing the sling, look at page 34
2 .00
Maintenance
2 .01
Cleaning
Do not wash
Do not use bleaching agent
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
The sling is a disposable sling and if necessary it can be discard-
ed every time it has been used – or when the user is discharged.
The label "Do not wash" will be changed to "Do not use" if the
sling has been washed.
2 .02
The owner's daily maintenance duty
Check the lifting sling for wear and damage before use according
to the following checklist which is not intended to represent all
potential inspection steps. Potential damage may vary. Judgment
of inspector/site prevails.
Sling inspection checklist
Before using a Guldmann sling / accessory check the following:
Is the sling clean?
Follow facility specific infection control procedure.
Is the sling's label present, legible and complete?
Missing, illegible or incomplete sling label(s) could compromise
identification of appropriate size of the sling, function of sling, and
or weight limit capacity of the sling.
Are the lifting straps and stitches intact?
•
Look for broken or worn stitches
•
Look for knots in straps
•
Look for tears or fraying of straps
•
Look for snags or punctures or holes
•
Look for any particles in fabric or straps
Is the fabric intact?
•
Look for abnormal wear patterns, excessive wear, abrasive
evidence
•
Look for cuts or frayed fabric
•
Look for unusual or significant discoloration
•
Look for snags, punctures, tears, holes
•
Look for frayed or insecure seams
•
Look for any acid / caustic / thermal burns
•
Look for changes in material consistency, e.g. increased
stiffness
•
Look for any imbedded particles
Has the shape of the sling been altered, made shorter or
longer in relation to the original size using knots, needles,
tape or other methods?
A
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