Joerns Hoyer User Instruction Manual

Hoyer
®
Amputee Comfort Sling
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The Amputee Comfort Sling is designed for amputees but is also suitable for other patients who
have to remain in the sling for an extended period, such as for bed making or bathing. It is
suitable for the lifting of amputees, but patients must be individually assessed for suitability by
a qualified person. An amputee spreader bar is required for use with the amputee sling.
HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS.
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.
Destroy and discard worn slings. Do not alter slings.
Never leave a patient unattended.
Additional slings are available to suit individual needs.
You are advised that you should always seek the advice of an authorised dealer before purchasing.
We will be pleased to advise you of your nearest authorised dealer.
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DCO. 12-0003