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The sling made of mesh material (MLA4060) is also goal intended to be used when bathing. Safe Working Load (SWL) for Passive Loop Slings: The sling model MLAAS2000 is also intended to be • MLAAS2000: 190 kg (418lb); seated on for periods of time between transfers.
WARNING These warnings are specifi c to the sling To avoid injury, make sure that the patient model MLAAS2000: is not left unattended at any time. Patients sat out in a chair are at an increased risk of pressure injury...
Parts Designation 1. Sling label (location on the outside of the sling) 9. Head section 2. Stiffener pocket 10. Flites “Do NOT wash/use/lift” label (located on the 3. Stiffener outside of the sling) 4. Shoulder strap with loops 11. Padding 5.
NOTE follow the disinfection instructions in this IFU. Arjo recommends the name of the patient is written on the sling care label to avoid cross 4. Check that the sling is clean. If the sling is contamination between patient s.
S, M, L, XL MLA2000A 272 kg (600 lb) With Head support M, L, XL With Head Support (intended to be MLAAS2000 190 kg (418 lb) S, M, L, XL seated on) Standard padded low back (quick MLA3000 272 kg (600 lb)
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S, M, L, XL MLA2000A 272 kg (600 lb) M, L, XL M, L M, L, XL MLAAS2000 190 kg (418 lb) S, M, L, XL S, M S, M, L S, M, L, XL MLA4060 272 kg (600 lb) S, M, L, XL...
Applying the Sling In Bed (22 steps) 6. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique.) If log roll is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube 1. Place the lift nearby. for placing the sling. See respective Sliding sheet/ 2. Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed tube IFU to an ergonomic position, if possible.
7. Tuck in the end of the sling at the coccyx or To avoid injury to the patient, pay close against the seat. Use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube, attention when lowering or adjusting the if needed.
10. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique) If log To avoid the patient from falling, make sure rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/ that the sling attachments are attached tube for placing the sling. See respective Sliding securely before and during the lifting sheet/tube IFU.
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31. If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and WARNING make sure that the weight of the patient is taken To avoid injury to the patient, pay close up by the receiving surface before removing the attention when lowering or adjusting the loops.
7. Pull out the leg aps from under the patient’s secure position in the bed. legs. (See Fig. 14 ) 8. If using sling model MLAAS2000 and leaving it under the patient, make sure to place the sling straps along the side of the patient’s body. This prevents the straps from getting caught in other Fig.
Cleaning and Disinfection • wash with rough surfaces or sharp objects WARNING • steam To prevent cross-contamination, always • use any mechanical pressure, pressing or follow the disinfection instructions in this rolling IFU. • use bleach • use gas sterilization WARNING •...
Care and Preventive Maintenance When Soiled, Stained and Between WARNING Patients To avoid injury to both patient and caregiver, never modify the equipment or Clean/Disinfect, All slings except the Flites use incompatible parts. The caregiver should make sure that the sling is cleaned according to “Cleaning and Disinfection”...
The sling is dif cult to apply (e.g. during Use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube according to instructions log roll). in respective IFU. • Place the patient in a more seated position in the bed or on the oor.
Technical Specifi cations General Safe working load (SWL) = Maximum total load See “Allowed Combinations” on page 7-7 Sling model MLAAS2000: 1.5 years* Flites: 2 weeks, based on 4 transfers/day* Service life – Recommended period of use All other slings: 2 years* * Refer to “Expected Service Life”...
Label on the Sling Care and Washing Symbols Article Number Article number with -X refers to Machine wash 70°C (158°F) XXXXXX-X the sling size. No bleaching allowed If the article number is stated without the size letter at the end, XXXXXXX No tumble drying allowed it means the sling is a One Size.
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AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Pty Ltd Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise the standard of safe and digni ed care.
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