Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment. Please read this Instructions For Use (IFU) thoroughly! Arjo will not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a result of any unauthorized modifi cation to its products.
The Passive Clip Sling should be used • Cannot stand unsupported and is not able to together with Arjo lift devices in accordance with the bear weight, not even partially Allowed Combinations specifi ed in the Instructions for •...
Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is These warnings are specifi c to the sling not left unattended at any time. models MAA2040M and MAA2070M: Patients sat out in a chair are at an WARNING increased risk of pressure injury To avoid injury, always assess the patient...
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 not contamination between patients.
(position B) (See Fig. 1 ). steps) (Accessory) 4. The coloured area on the measuring tape that is The Arjo Measuring Tape is a sizing accessory only levelled with the top of the patient’s head indicates intended as a guide and is an approximation. Patient the required sling size.
Sling Size Size Size Size Size MAA4000M 272kg (600 lbs) S, M, L, LL, XL S, M, L S, M, L, LL S, M, L, LL S, M, L, LL, XL MAA4000MA 272kg (600 lbs) M, L, XL M, L...
Applying the Sling 6. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique.) If log In Bed (22 steps) 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 against WARNING the seat. Use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube, if needed. 8. Lean the patient back. To avoid injury to the patient, pay close 9. Place the leg fl aps underneath the patient’s legs.
16. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the (See Fig. 16 ) If log rolling is not possible, use an sling. (See Fig. 14 ) Arjo sliding sheet/tube for placing the sling. See WARNING respective Sliding sheet/tube IFU.
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21. Place the leg fl aps underneath the patient’s legs. 28. Make sure that: Make sure the leg fl aps are not twisted. • All clips are securely attached • All straps are straight (not twisted) WARNING • The patient lays comfortably in the sling. To avoid injury to the patient, pay close 29.
9. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique) If log To avoid injury to the patient, pay close rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/ attention when lowering or adjusting the tube for removing the sling. See respective Sliding spreader bar.
DPS. forward. 4. Make sure that the patient’s lower back is 10. Pull out the sling. If needed, use an Arjo sliding positioned all the way in against chair/wheelchair sheet/tube for removing the sling. See respective to prevent the patient from sliding out.
Cleaning and Disinfection WARNING WARNING To prevent cross-contamination, always To avoid injury, always remove the sling follow the disinfection instructions in this before disinfecting the lift. IFU. WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, never wash a Flites. A Flites To avoid material damage and injury, clean is only intended for “single patient use”.
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 Sling models MAA2040M and MAA2070M: 1.5 years* Service life – Recommended period of use Flites: 2 weeks, based on 4 transfers/day* 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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