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Arjo Flites are Patient specific disposable slings.
They can be used in exactly the same way as
standard Arjo slings but they cannot be washed.
As Arjo Flites are patient specific they reduce the
risk of cross infection and can easily be disposed of
if soiled, damaged or suspected of being
contaminated.
• Before using your
Arjo Flites,
familiarise yourself
with the method of
sling operation
detailed in this
document and your
lifter operating and
product care
instructions.
• Arjo Flites must be used in accordance with this
information sheet and in conjunction with the
operating and product care instructions issued
for your lifter. Flites are designed to be
disposable and not laundered so disregard the
instructions for laundering slings.
• Arjo Flites have been designed to support
hospital or care facility patients while using a
patient transfer lifter, under the supervision of
trained nursing staff. All other uses must be
avoided.
• All Arjo Flites sizes will support 190kg (420lbs)
and are coded for size by the colour of the edge
binding tapes, but before using always refer to
the maximum weight limit of the lifter or
attachment being used.
• Each Arjo Flite sling is intended to be specific
to the patient, ensuring that it is always the
correct size, comfortable and having respect for
personal hygiene.
• Arjo Flites can be supplied with two styles of
attachment, the Arjo four point system (four
plastic clips) or with loop attachment straps.
• When the correct size has been determined for a
particular patient, using a permanent marker,
write the patient's name or reference and the
date of issue in the space provided on the label
sewn to the side of the sling. The Flite can be
retained to be re-used with the patient as
required until either the Flite has been soiled,
damaged or is suspected of being contaminated
or if the patient no longer requires it.
• If using Flites with attachment clips, ensure the
"pull straps" at the end of each attachment clip
are only used to attach/detach the clips from the
spreader bar, they must not be used for any
other purpose. Do not use the "pull straps" as
an aid to position the patient whilst in the sling.
Improper use of the "pull straps" could result in
damage to the sling or injury to the operator or
patient. Always ensure that the straps
connecting the sling to the attachment clips are
not twisted when the attachment clips are
connected to the spreader bar.
• For patient comfort and label visibility, Arjo
Flites should be used with the DO NOT WASH
label (see Fig. 2) and the attachment straps to
the outer side, and not against the patient.
• Arjo Flites with head support have two pockets
situated at the head section, which should
contain plastic re-inforcement pieces during
use. Always ensure these re-inforcement pieces
have been inserted into the pockets before using
the Flite. Before disposing of the Flite remove
the re-inforcement pieces and retain them for re-
use. Decontaminate the re-inforcement pieces
before re-using with Isopropyl alcohol wipes
(see "Care" section in main lifter operating and
product care instructions
• Flites are designed to be used for a limited
period only and by their nature of design must
be treated as a disposable product.
• If the Arjo Flite is
inadvertently washed
or immersed in water,
this label disintegrates
to display the DO
NOT USE symbol (see
Fig. 3). The Flite
should then not be
used under any
circumstances.
• · It is essential that the Arjo Flites, their straps
and attachment clips are carefully inspected
before each and every use. If the Flite fabric or
straps are frayed, or the clips damaged or the
DO NOT USE symbol is visible, the Flite should
be discarded immediately and disposed of in
accordance with hospital or care facility policy.
Patient Specific Slings (Flites)
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