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- Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R USE AirPal Disposable sling mattress 04.AP.00_4EN • 2024-07...
- Page 2 © Arjo 2024. 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 without the consent of Arjo.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Foreword..........................5 Pre-sale information......................6 Intended use........................7 Safety instructions......................8 Preparations........................10 Before first use.......................10 Before every use......................10 Direction of the sling mattress..................11 Correct placement of the patient..................11 Parts designation......................12 Allowed combinations....................13 Lifts and spreader bars....................13 Air supply........................ - Page 4 After last use........................38 Storage.......................... 38 Troubleshooting......................39 Technical specifications....................41 Labels..........................43...
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Page 5: Foreword
Foreword Definitions in this IFU Thank you for choosing the AirPal™ disposable sling mattress. W A R N I N G Customer contact information Warning means: Safety warning. Failure For questions regarding this product or to understand and obey this warning may other Arjo products and services, contact result in injury to you or others. -
Page 6: Pre-Sale Information
Pre-sale information GENERAL Intended use, the intended user group See Intended use on page 7 and the intended environment; including any contraindications Expected lifetime of the product See Intended use on page 7 Maximum user mass See Intended use on page 7 Compatible products See Allowed combinations on page 13 Name and address of the manufacturer... -
Page 7: Intended Use
Contraindications bed repositioning in combination with a compatible air supply. When the AirPal The AirPal disposable sling mattress is not disposable sling mattress is deflated, it suitable for unstable patients with thoracic, can be used as a repositioning sling cervical or lumbar fractures. -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions W A R N I N G W A R N I N G To prevent injury, always read To prevent injury, make this Instructions for use before sure that patient tubes/lines/ using the product. drains are safely handled during lifting, repositioning and transfer. - Page 9 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G To prevent injury or damage, To prevent injury when do not expose the product changing the patient’s to naked flames such as support surface from a cigarettes.
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Page 10: Preparations
(7 steps) Assess the potential risk to the patient N O T E and the caregiver before use. See Arjo recommends that the Intended use on page 7. name of the patient is written on the product Check the package for damage. If the... -
Page 11: Direction Of The Sling Mattress
Check the date of manufacture on the Head end product label. If more than two years Foot end has passed, throw the sling mattress away. Right side Inside (patient and label side) W A R N I N G Outside (bottom side) To prevent injury, always make sure to inspect the Correct placement of the... -
Page 12: 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 13: Allowed Combinations
The AirPal disposable sling mattress is available in two sizes. Width 99 cm (39 in) and width 127 cm (50 in). The length for both sizes are 198 cm (78 in). The AirPal disposable sling mattress’s Safe Working Load, SWL, (maximum patient weight) is 454 kg (1000 lb) for both sizes. - Page 14 Ceiling lifts and spreader bars allowed for both repositioning in bed and lateral transfer between adjacent surfaces: LIFTS AND SPREADER BARS Lift Safe working Spreader bar Spreader bar load description part number Maxi Sky 2 Plus Dual Mode Dual mode Sbar MS2 700-31240 454 kg Plus...
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Page 15: Air Supply
MAS000001-DE 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 A L L O W E D C O M B I N A T I O N S... -
Page 16: Applying And Removing The Sling Mattress
Applying and removing the sling mattress In this IFU, 'surface' refers to bed, Place the folded sling mattress over stretcher, trolley or other receiving the patient’s side. Fold down the top surfaces. of the sling mattress and tuck it under the patient’s body. - Page 17 • The straps or safety belts are not Log roll the patient (following local twisted underneath the patient. practice technique). If rolling is not possible, use a slide sheet to remove the sling mattress. Tuck the sling mattress under the patient’s body.
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Page 18: Sling Activities - With Floor Or Ceiling Lift
Sling activities – with floor or ceiling lift The following repositioning activities N O T E should be performed using the sling The loop lengths on the straps mattress as a repositioning sling (in are used to adjust the patient’s deflated mode), with a floor or ceiling lift. -
Page 19: Turning To The Side
Turning to the side Make sure that the loops and straps are not twisted. (9 steps) Position the spreader bar in line with the patient’s body. Detach the loops - method 1 Make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up by the receiving surface before removing the loops. - Page 20 side of the sling mattress. Start at the head area. W A R N I N G To prevent falling, make sure that the loops are securely attached before and during the lifting process. Make sure that all loops are attached securely and that the patient lies comfortably in the sling mattress.
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Page 21: Turning To Or From Prone Position
Turning to or from prone position W A R N I N G (11 steps) To prevent injury to the patient, pay close attention when lowering or adjusting W A R N I N G the spreader bar. To prevent injury, the following Lower the spreader bar. - Page 22 Slightly raise the lift until the patient is on their side. W A R N I N G To prevent injury, make sure that the patient’s arms are placed inside of the sling mattress. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the sling mattress.
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Page 23: Moving Up The Bed
• From prone position: Continue Position the spreader bar across the raising the lift while the caregivers patient’s body. on the receiving side guide the patient into supine position, leaving the sling mattress and the slide sheet behind the patient. N O T E Follow local clinical practice for patient positioning and support. - Page 24 Attach all eight loops on the hooks. W A R N I N G To prevent injury, make sure that the patient’s arms are placed inside of the sling mattress. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the sling mattress. W A R N I N G To prevent falling, make sure that the loops are...
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Page 25: Lateral Transfer Between Adjacent Surfaces
Position the patient’s arms on top of the patient’s body. W A R N I N G To prevent injury, make If possible, fold a slide sheet and sure that all loops are place it under the patient’s legs and detached from the hooks feet to reduce risk of shear, friction or before removing the lift. - Page 26 • Make sure there is no open space between the sending and W A R N I N G receiving surfaces. To prevent injury to the patient, pay close attention when lowering or adjusting W A R N I N G the spreader bar.
- Page 27 • Make sure that the sling mattress 14. Make sure that the patient’s body is not attached to any other object weight is fully supported by the than the spreader bar. surface and that the straps are no longer in tension. •...
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Page 28: 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 W A R N I N G the air hose, to secure the air hose in To prevent injury to the patient place. -
Page 29: Aborting The Inflation
Feel underneath the sling mattress to make sure that the patient’s body is W A R N I N G fully lifted off the surface. To prevent injury, do not let the straps rest or drag on N O T E the floor. - Page 30 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G To prevent injury, make To prevent injury, make sure sure that there is another that the patient is correctly caregiver present on the positioned on the sling other side of the bed, the mattress.
- Page 31 Adjust the receiving surface to an ergonomic height. W A R N I N G To prevent injury, if there Place the receiving surface as close are no bed rails, both as possible to the sending surface caregivers are responsible and put the brakes on.
- Page 32 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G To prevent injury to the To prevent injury to the patient or the caregiver, patient or the caregiver, make sure that the air make sure that the sling hose is properly connected mattress is completely before the transfer.
- Page 33 17. Sending side: Push the sling 19. Receiving side: Make sure that the mattress firmly towards the receiving sling mattress is centred. surface, use the transfer handles (the loops closest to the sling mattress) that are closest to the widest part of the patient’s body.
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Page 34: Air-Assisted Moving Up The Bed
Air-assisted moving up the W A R N I N G (15 steps) To prevent injury, if there Apply the brakes on the bed. are no bed rails, both caregivers are responsible Make sure that the patient is lying on for making sure that the their back. - Page 35 Turn on the air supply and inflate the sling mattress. Firmly hold the transfer W A R N I N G handles (the loops closest to the sling To prevent the patient from mattress) during the inflation. rolling off the mattress, the safety belts must be used during the entire transfer.
- Page 36 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G To prevent injury to the To prevent falling, make patient, make sure that the sure that the sling mattress safety belts are properly is centred on the receiving secured before the transfer.
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Page 37: Care And Prevention
Care and prevention are visible, replace the sling mattress immediately. W A R N I N G • Check for the following: To prevent malfunction resulting in injury, make • fraying sure to conduct regular • loose stitching or thread breakage inspections and follow the •... -
Page 38: After Last Use
After last use W A R N I N G To prevent cross- contamination, never use the product for more than one patient. When the patient leaves the hospital, dispose of the sling mattress. Storage When not in use, the sling mattress should be stored away from direct sunlight where it is not subject to unnecessary strain, stress or pressure, or to excessive heat... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM ACTION The sling mattress is soiled, Dispose of the sling mattress immediately and stained or wet. replace with a new one. The "Do NOT wash" label is damaged or missing. The "Do NOT use/lift" label is appearing on the sling mattress. The patient is incorrectly placed •... - Page 40 When used as a repositioning sling (deflated mode) PROBLEM ACTION The patient feels discomfort • Make sure that there are no creases on the when using the sling mattress. fabric. • Make sure that all loops are attached at the right length.
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
Part number Dimensions Adjustable safety Manufacturer belt length AP-039SPSS- Width 99 cm (39 in) 147 cm (58 in) Arjo Length 198 cm (78 in) AP-050SPSS- Width 127 cm (50 in) 157 cm (62 in) Arjo Length 198 cm (78 in) - Page 42 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 may be landfill or combustion.
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Page 43: Labels
Labels SYMBOL EXPLANATION Do not wash Do not use/lift. The sling mattress has been washed. Foot end of mattress Center patient Patient flat 0º Check position Do not wash Do not use bleach Do not dry clean Do not tumble dry Do not iron Use a loop spreader bar Continued on next page... - Page 44 SYMBOL EXPLANATION Safe working load (SWL) Date of first use Patient's name Single patient multiple use MRI safe Operating instructions - Consult Instructions for use Indicates that the product is a Medical Device according to EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. CE marking indicating conformity with European Community harmonised legislation.
- Page 45 UK marking indicating conformity with UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) UK Responsible Person & UK Importer: Arjo (UK) Ltd, ArjoHuntleigh House, Houghton Regis. LU5 5XF For Northern Ireland (NI) CE marking will still apply until further amendment to applicable regulations.
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- Page 47 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Building B, Level 3 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 11 Talavera Road CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Poznań) Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
- Page 48 At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through 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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