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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
AirPal
Disposable sling mattress
04.AP.00_2EN • 03/2023

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AirPal Disposable sling mattress 04.AP.00_2EN • 03/2023...
  • Page 2 Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2023. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice. The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword ..............5 Intended use .
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  • Page 5: Foreword

    Thank you for choosing the AirPal™ disposable sling mattress. Customer contact information For questions regarding this product or other Arjo products and services, contact Arjo, an Arjo authorised representative or visit www.arjo.com. Read and fully understand this IFU before using the product The information in this Instructions For Use (IFU) is important for your safety.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    When the AirPal disposable When using the AirPal disposable sling mattress as a sling, it should be used with Arjo lift When using the AirPal disposable sling mattress for air-assisted activities, it should be used for use.
  • Page 7 To avoid injury to the patient or caregiver, the caregivers should assess each patient according to the following criteria before use. • The patient Safe Working Load (SWL) of the AirPal disposable sling mattress is 454 kg (1000 lb). •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, always read sling mattress when using it as a this Instructions for use and repositioning sling. accompanying documents before using the product. WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, make sure that To avoid injury, always assess the patient tubes/lines/drains are safely patient before use.
  • Page 9 WARNING WARNING To avoid injury or damage, make To avoid injury or damage, never wet sure that sharp objects are kept or wash the product as it may cause away from the product. product failure. WARNING WARNING To avoid cross contamination, never To avoid injury or damage, do not use the product for more than one such as cigarettes.

  • Page 10: Preparations

    Visually check the product packaging contamination between patients. for damage. If the packaging is damaged, contact the transport agency. Do NOT use the product. For questions, contact your local Arjo representative for support. CAUTION Before every use To avoid damage to the product, do not use sharp objects to open the packaging.

  • Page 11: Direction Of The Sling Mattress

    Direction of the sling mattress Check the date of manufacture on the product label. If more than two years has passed, throw the sling mattress away. WARNING To avoid injury, always make sure to inspect the sling mattress prior to use. Check all parts of the sling mattress.

  • Page 12: Correct Placement Of The Patient

    Correct placement of the patient • Assess the potential risk to the caregiver and patient before use. See Intended use on page 6. • Make sure that the patient’s body does NOT reach outside the boundaries of the sling mattress. If the feet extend beyond the foot end, make sure that there is enough space for the activity.

  • Page 13: Parts Designation

    Parts designation Strap with loops (four on each side) Transfer handle (four on each side) Connection point (one on each side) Snap lock button (one on each side) Hook and loop strap (one on each side) Storage pocket (four on each side) Safety belts Do not wash label Product label...

  • Page 14: Allowed Combinations

    Allowed combinations Before using allowed devices that were not manufactured by Arjo, please refer to the appropriate Instructions for use for proper operation, care and maintenance. Arjo is not responsible for device malfunction for devices manufactured elsewhere and is not liable for any resulting damage or injury.
  • Page 15 Ceiling lifts and spreader bars allowed for both repositioning in bed and lateral transfer between adjacent surfaces: LIFTS AND SPREADER BARS Lift Safe working load Spreader bar description Spreader bar part number Maxi Sky 2 Plus Dual Mode Dual Mode Sbar MS2 Plus 700-31240 454 kg (1000 lb) Single Mode...

  • Page 16: Air Supply

    MAS000001-DK MAS000001-EU MAS000001-HK MAS000001-IN MAS000001-MID MAS000001-NO MAS000001-SE MAS000001-UK MAS000001-ZA 1100 Watt air supply PA-1200 AirPal 1150 Watt air supply CF120A Variable speed air supply HT-AIR1200-US Hovertech 1100 Watt air supply AIR400G HOVERTECH is a registered trademark of HoverTech International. ®...

  • Page 17: Applying And Removing The Sling Mattress

    In this IFU, 'surface' refers to bed, stretcher, Log roll the patient (following local trolley or other receiving surfaces. practice technique). If rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding aid for placing the sling mattress. Applying the sling mattress Place the folded sling mattress over the patient’s side.

  • Page 18: Removing The Sling Mattress

    Log roll the patient (following local practice technique). If rolling is not • the straps or safety belts are not possible, use an Arjo sliding aid to twisted underneath the patient. remove the sling mattress. Tuck the sling mattress under the patient’s body.

  • Page 19: Loop Attachment And Detachment

    The following repositioning activities should NOTE be performed using the sling mattress as a The loop lengths on the straps are used to adjust the patient’s position and comfort. To transfer the patient use one of the following spreader bars: •...

  • Page 20: Turning To The Side

    Turning to the side Detach the loops Make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up by the receiving surface before Position the spreader bar in line with removing the loops. the patient’s body. Method 1 Press the spring-loaded latch open. Remove the loop.
  • Page 21 Attach the loops to the spreader bar: • Turning the patient to the left: WARNING Attach all four loops on the right To avoid falling, make sure that side of the sling mattress. Start at the loops are securely attached the head area.

  • Page 22: Turning To Or From Prone Position

    Use the sliding aid and move the patient to one side of the surface. WARNING Position the spreader bar in line with To avoid injury, make sure that the patient’s body. all loops are detached from the hooks before removing the lift. Lower the spreader bar and detach the sling mattress.
  • Page 23 Attach the loops to the spreader bar: • Turn the patient to the left: WARNING Attach all four loops on the right To avoid falling, make sure that side of the sling mattress. Start at the loops are securely attached the head area.

  • Page 24: Moving Up The Bed

    10. Complete the turn: • To prone position: continue WARNING raising the lift while the caregivers To avoid injury, make sure that on the receiving side guide the all loops are detached from the patient into the prone position, hooks before removing the lift. leaving the sling mattress and the sliding aid behind the patient.
  • Page 25 • attach the loops at the head end WARNING • attach the loops on the right side To avoid injury to the patient, of the patient to the right spreader pay close attention when bar hook lowering or adjusting the •...

  • Page 26: Lateral Transfer Between Adjacent Surfaces

    Position the patient’s arms on top of the mattress on page 18. patient’s body. If possible, fold an Arjo sliding aid and place it under the patient’s legs and feet to reduce risk of shear, friction or drag. SLING ACTIVITIES – WITH FLOOR OR CEILING LIFT...
  • Page 27 Position the: Attach all loops to the spreader bar. Use the loop lengths that gives the best • 4-point spreader bar across the patient support and comfort. patient, with the centre above the patient’s navel. Place the wide side of the spreader bar towards the patient’s shoulders and the narrow part towards the patient’s hip.
  • Page 28 • that the patient is lying fully supported and comfortably in the WARNING sling mattress. To avoid injury, make sure that • that the loops are securely the patient’s arms are placed attached. inside of the sling mattress. • that the sling mattress is not attached to any other object than the spreader bar.
  • Page 29 12. Continue to lift and transfer the patient in a slow and steady movement to the WARNING receiving surface. To avoid injury, make sure that all loops are detached from the hooks before removing the lift. Lower the spreader bar and detach the sling mattress.

  • Page 30: Air-Assisted Activities - With Air Supply

    Air-assisted activities – with air supply Attach the snap lock button on the mattress to the snap lock button on the WARNING air hose. To avoid injury to the patient and the caregiver, always make sure that the size of the sling mattress matches the size of the patient.
  • Page 31 WARNING To avoid injury, do not let the the transfer handles (the loops closest to the sling mattress) until the sling Make sure that the straps do not rest or Reposition the patient. See Correct pockets to store the straps and safety placement of the patient on page 12.

  • Page 32: Air-Assisted Transfer Between Adjacent Surfaces

    Air-assisted transfer between Position one caregiver on each side of the patient. adjacent surfaces 'Sending surface/side' refers to the surface that the patient is lying on from the start. 'Receiving surface/side' refers to the surface that the patient is being transferred to. Apply the brakes on the sending surface.
  • Page 33 WARNING WARNING To prevent the patient from To avoid injury, make sure that safety belts must be used during receiving) are in horizontal the entire transfer. position. Attach both safety belts loosely. WARNING To avoid injury, if there are no bed rails, both caregivers are responsible for making sure that the patient does not reach...
  • Page 34 11. Hang the air supply on the receiving surface. WARNING To avoid injury to the patient or the caregiver, make sure that WARNING the sling mattress is completely To avoid injury to the patient or the caregiver, make sure that the air hose is properly connected before the transfer.
  • Page 35 18. Receiving side: when the sling mattress is halfway over the receiving WARNING use the transfer handles (the loops To avoid injury to the patient, closest to the sling mattress) that are make sure that the safety belts closest to the widest part of the are properly secured before the patient’s body.

  • Page 36: Air-Assisted Moving Up The Bed

    Air-assisted moving up the WARNING To avoid falling, make sure that Apply the brakes on the bed. the sling mattress is centred on the receiving surface, before the Make sure that the patient is lying on their back. Receiving side: WARNING 21.
  • Page 37 WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, make sure To prevent the patient from that the patient is correctly positioned on the sling mattress. safety belts must be used during the entire transfer. Attach both safety belts loosely. WARNING To avoid injury, if there are no bed rails, both caregivers are responsible for making sure that the patient does not reach...
  • Page 38 WARNING WARNING To avoid injury to the patient or To avoid injury to the patient or the caregiver, make sure that the the caregiver, make sure that air hose is properly connected the sling mattress is completely before the transfer. Connect the air supply to the sling Feel underneath the sling mattress to make sure that the patient’s body is...
  • Page 39 12. Move the patient up the bed using the 14. After the transfer is completed: transfer handles (the loops closest to • unbuckle the safety belts, the sling mattress) that are closest to • raise all side rails, if possible, the widest part of the patient’s body.

  • Page 40: Care And Prevention

    Care and prevention Before and after every use The caregiver shall inspect the sling WARNING mattress before and after every use. The To avoid malfunction resulting complete sling mattress should be checked in injury, make sure to conduct for deviations. If any deviations are visible, regular inspections and follow the replace the sling mattress immediately.
  • Page 41 When soiled or stained Washing or disinfection is not allowed for the sling mattress. Do not wipe or sterilise the sling mattress. Dispose of the sling mattress if it has been subjected to any treatment. After last use WARNING To avoid cross-contamination, never use the same sling mattress with more than one patient.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM ACTION The sling mattress is soiled, stained Dispose of the sling mattress immediately and or wet. replace with a new one. The "Do NOT wash" label is damaged or missing. The "Do NOT use/lift" label is appearing with the underlying red and blue symbol on the sling mattress.
  • Page 43 PROBLEM ACTION The patient feels discomfort • Make sure that there are no creases on the fabric. when using the sling mattress. • Make sure that all loops are attached at the right length. • Make sure that there are no tubes, drains or lines trapped underneath the patient.
  • Page 44 Dimensions Adjustable safety Manufacturer belt length AP-039SPSS-DR Width 99 cm (39 in) 147 cm (58 in) Arjo Length 198 cm (78 in) AP-050SPSS-DR Width 127 cm (50 in) 157 cm (62 in) Arjo Length 198 cm (78 in) Safe working load (SWL)
  • Page 45 END OF LIFE DISPOSAL Sling mattress Fabric material used on the sling mattresses or any other textiles, polymers or plastic materials, etc. should be sorted as combustible waste. Sling mattresses at the end of life should be disposed of as waste according to the national or local requirements which TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 46: Labels

    Labels SYMBOL EXPLANATION Do not wash Do not use/lift. The sling mattress has been washed. Foot end of mattress Do not wash Do not use bleach Do not dry clean Do not tumble dry Do not iron Use a loop spreader bar. Safe working load (SWL) Patient’s name LABELS...
  • Page 47 SYMBOL EXPLANATION Single patient multiple use MRI safe Operating instructions - Consult Instructions for use Indicates the product is a Medical Device according to EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 CE marking indicating conformity with European Community harmonised legislation Manufacturer name and address Date of manufacture Article number LOT number...
  • Page 48 UK SYMBOL EXPLANATION This section is only applicable to United Kingdom (UK) market when UK marking is applied to the Arjo medical device labelling. UK marking indicating conformity with UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) UK Responsible Person &...
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  • Page 51 AUSTRALIA FRANCE Arjo Australia Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Building B, Level 3 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi 11 Talavera Road CS 70133 Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX Tel: +48 61 662 15 50 Phone: 1800 072 040 Tél: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 13...
  • Page 52 At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

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