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General Information
Patient/Resident Assessment
It is recommended that facilities establish
regular assessment routines to make sure
that caregivers are assessing each patient/
residents prior to use.
Before use, the caregiver should always
consider the patient’s/resident’s medical
condition as well as physical and mental
capabilities.
In addition, the patient/resident must:
• have a maximum weight of 182 kg (400
lb)
• have the ability to stand unaided or stand
with minimal assistance
• be able to sit on the edge of the bed
• have a height within the range of
• 1,49m (4’11”) and 1,93m (6’4”) for
Sara Stedy (NTB2000)
• 1,38m (4’6”) and 1,72m (5’8”) for
Sara Stedy Compact (NTB3000)
Installation Requirements
No installation is required.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of Sara Stedy is
the maximum period of useful life.
The expected service life of this equipment
is ten (10) years from the date of
manufacture subject to preventive
maintenance being carried out in
accordance with the instructions for care
and maintenance found in the Instructions
for Use.
WARNING: To avoid injury, a full clinical
assessment of the patient’s condition
and suitability must be carried out by
qualified personnel before attempting
to use Sara Stedy.
Actual service life may vary depending on
the frequency of use and conditions.
For the expected service life of the slings,
please refer to the active slings IFU.
Sara Stedy Directions
References to left or right in these
instructions are as viewed from the
caregiver’s pushing position, standing at the
rear of the Sara Stedy, facing forward.
Fig. 1
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