Intended Use; Patient/Resident Assessment; Expected Service Life - arjo MLA2000 Mode D'emploi

Intended Use

The Passive Loop Slings are products intended for
assisted transfer of patients/residents with limited
ability to move and require full or partially body
support during transfers. The Passive Loop Slings
must be used only on appropriate Arjo patient/
resident lifting devices.
intended to be used when bathing.
also intended to be seated on for longer periods of
time.
non-washable sling intended to be used for a limited
period only. Flites must not be used for bathing and/
or showering a patient.
Passive Loop Slings are especially designed for
The Passive Loop Slings shall only be used by
appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, and in
accordance with the instructions outlined in the
The Passive Loop Slings is intended to be used in
hospital environments, nursing homes and other
healthcare facilities.
The Passive Loop Slings should only be used for the
other use is prohibited.

Patient/Resident Assessment

We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient/resident according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• Patient/resident sits in wheelchair
• Has no capacity to support himself/herself at
all
• Cannot stand unsupported and is not able to
bear weight, not even partially
• Dependent on caregiver in most situations
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation of remaining abilities is very
important
Or, for a patient/resident who:
• Is passive
• Might be almost completely bed ridden
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• Totally dependent on the caregiver
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary
goal
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The right type and size of slings should be used after
proper assessment of each patient/resident's size,
condition and the type of lifting situation.
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of Passive Loop Slings is
the maximum period of useful life and is dependent
on the actual use conditions. Therefore, before use,
always make sure that the sling does not show signs
do not use the sling.
Flites are intended for a limited period only. By nature
of its design, Flites must be treated as a disposable
For washable Passive loop slings, the condition
temperature, detergents, disinfectants, frequency of
use, patient weight and/or other factors.
The following Life Times of the slings can be
distinguished:
Expected Service Life:
• Flites – 2 weeks, based on 4 transfers per day
• Slings made of All day material – 1,5 years
• All other slings – 2 years
Shelf Life:
• 5 years
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