Medcare Products 400018 Instructions

The Care Sling is our most popular sling style and is
designed to t the needs of most patients. The Care Sling
with head support is ideal for patients with weak or poor
head control. Our Care Sling's unique design enables the
caregivers to apply and remove this sling when the patient
is in seated position. We offer our standard Polyester
material, Mesh material for bathing and Disposable
material when patient speci c situations arise.
Strap Color
(Indicates Sling Size)
*Proper patient and risk assessment is always required when deciding which sling type and application is to be
used. Always refer to your institutional policies and procedures to ensure appropriate techniques are being used.
*WIPING: Between uses, Accel® TB or similar products can be used to clean this product. Follow the
manufacturer's guidelines when cleaning. When soiled, please follow the washing instructions.
*Disposable slings are designed such that laundry is not required nor allowed. Therefore, the sling should
be disposed of any time there is visible soiling of the sling and replaced with a new disposable sling.
Sling Inspection:
Use of Bleach
The use of bleach for cleaning any
Medcare manufactured sling is not
encouraged. Using bleach will reduce
the "life" of the sling. Bleach is known
to speed up fabric deterioration while
causing fading and discoloration. If your
facility is using bleach to launder slings it is
imperative to inspect for premature wearing
on a regular basis. This will ensure a safe
transfer for the patient and caregiver.
Loose Stitching
Any loose stitching on the sling, even if it is
only supportive stitching, weakens that area
and puts more strain on other areas of the
sling.
Care Sling Instructions
Size/Strap Color
Small
(Black)
Medium
(Blue)
Large
(Yellow)
X-Large
(White)
Bariatric
(Purple)
Recommended
Sling Size:
*Sizing chart is only a guide. Different patient body types including height and width can affect the t of the sling.
Caregiver must determine correct size for patients.
Washing Instructions:
• Machine wash in soap solution
• Max washing temperature: 165° F
• Rinse thoroughly
• Do not bleach
• Do not dry clean
Features:
• 1,000 lbs weight capacity
• Made from rip stop polyester — if punctured or torn, it will not rip
• 4-point hook up—attaches to any 2 or 4-point hook and loop
sling attachment system
• Antimicrobial Protection — inhibits growth of microbes such as
bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors, and
product deterioration (Excludes disposables)
Care Sling
Polyester Mesh Disposable
400018 400008 600018
400020 400010 600020
400022 400012 600022
400017 400011 600017
400015 400014 600015
Small Medium
0-100 lbs. 100-210 lbs.
Fraying
Any fraying of the material on the sling or belt is
a clear indication that the fabric is in a weakened
condition. Slings and belts with fraying should be
removed from service immediately.
Rips or Burns in Material
Tears in fabric can spread and cause excess strain to
be put on other areas of the sling. Slings and belts
with rips, tears or burns should be removed from
service immediately.
Time or Duration of Use
The longevity of a Medcare sling is determined by
frequency of use and washes, washing and drying
temperatures, detergent/disinfectants, patient
weight, and incontinence. Average life expectancy
of a sling ranges from 6 months to 3 years and is
impacted by many variables.
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Care Sling with Head Support
Polyester Mesh
400028 400038
400030 400040
400032 400042
400034 400043
400036 400041
Large X-Large
210-310 lbs. 310-450 lbs.
Drying Instructions:
• Hang or tumble dry
• Max drying temperature: 175° F
• Do not overload dryer
• Do not place with direct heat
source in dryer
Items which impact
integrity of slings:
• Frequency of use
• Frequency of washes
• Washing temperature
• Drying temperature
• Detergents and
• Amount of weight lifted
• Patient incontinence
• Age of sling
Disposable
600028
600030
600032
600034
600036
Bariatric
450-1000 lbs.
between use
disinfectants