Intended Use; Patient/Resident Assessment; Safety Instructions; Expected Service Life - arjo MAA6000 Mode D'emploi

Intended Use

Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning Sling
are products intended for assisted lateral repositioning
and/or lateral transfer of patients/residents with limited
Disposable Repositioning Sling is intended to be
used for a limited period only, and, by nature of its
design, must be treated as a disposable and patient/
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning
Sling shall only be used by appropriately trained
caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care
environment, and in accordance with the instructions
outlined in the Instructions for Use (IFU)
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning Sling
are intended to be used in hospital environments, nursing
Repositioning Sling / Disposable Repositioning
Sling
this IFU

Patient/Resident Assessment

We recommend that facilities establish regular assessment
according to the following criteria prior to use:
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• Might be almost completely bed ridden,
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• Physically demanding for caregiver,

Safety Instructions

WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is
not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the user
weight is lower than the safe working load
for all products or accessories being used.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never let the patient smoke
when using the sling. The sling can catch
WARNING
To avoid injury, only store the equipment for
a short period of time. If stored longer than
stated in the IFU, it can cause weakness
and breakage in the material.
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary goal
Safe Working Load (SWL) for:
• MAA6000: 272 kg (600lbs) (Repositioning Sling)
• AHD001: 272 kg (600lbs) (Disposable
Repositioning Sling)
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

Expected Service Life

Disposable Repositioning Sling
make sure that the sling does not show any sign of
fraying, tearing or other damage and that there is no
any doubts about sling safety, as a precaution and to
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Sling)
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Disposable Repositioning Sling)
WARNING
To avoid injury, keep the equipment away
from sun/UV-light. Exposure to sun/UV-light
can weaken the material.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always assess the patient
prior to use.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never wash AHD001. AHD001
is only intended for "single patient use".

Serious incident

If a serious incident occurs in relation to this medical device,
should report the serious incident to the medical device
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Repositioning Sling /
Repositioning Sling)
Disposable Repositioning
Repositioning Sling /
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