immedia Rescue Evacuation Transfer Sheet
Product Information
The product is called RescueSheet and it is designed to be
placed permanently under a mattress to ensure quick and effective
evacuation in case of fire. It is suitable for use in acute care,
long-term care, and home care environments. The product complies
with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical
Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices. It has a
two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided
that the product is used correctly. The device has an expected
service life of 1 to 2 years under normal use. The product can be
scrapped according to national regulations.
Product Usage Instructions
- Positioning: Place the RescueSheet permanently under the
mattress, with the red straps down and fastened to the corners with
elastic cords. The loose ends of the red straps must be placed on
the side not touching the wall. - Use: In an evacuation emergency, pull out the red straps and
lay them over the bed. Then fasten these straps to the straps on
the other side, and tighten so that the mattress bends upwards on
each side. - Use the handle at the top of the bed and pull the user and
mattress gently off the bed frame. Hold the handle high, giving the
user maximum protection when the mattress touches the floor. - Practice: We recommend frequent practice in the use of
RescueSheet for all users.
Please note that the person described as the user in this
Instruction for Use is the person who is lying or sitting on the
product. The carers are the people who manoeuvre the product. If
adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined by Etac are
made, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be
valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac. In case of an adverse
event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be
reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority
in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to
the manufacturer.
Instruction for use
IMM1064_IFU.Version7.2020-09-17
RescueSheet
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Illustrations
General
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, please read this manual carefully.
The person described as “the user” in this “Instruction for Use” is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carers are the people who manoeuvre the product.
This symbol appears alongside the text in the manual. It draws the reader’s attention to points at which there may be a risk to the health and safety of the user or carer.
These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices.
At Etac we strive to continually improve our products and therefore we reserve the right to make changes to products without prior warning. All measurements given on illustrations and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects.
The information given in this manual, including recommendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply to special orders and modifications. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will not be valid. If in doubt, please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
Expected lifetime: The device has an expected service life of 1 to 2 years under normal use. The service life of the device varies depending on usage frequency, loads and how often and how it is washed.
For further information on the Etac Patient handling, see www.etac.com.
In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to the device, incidents should be reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner. The local dealer will forward information to manufacturer.
Symbols in general Washing Do not bleach
Disinfect / Wipe off Never leave on the floor
Warning
Production year, month and day
Manufacturer CE -certification
Tumbledry Iron Do not dryclean
Risk of sliding down Keep out of the sun Read the user manual
Batch no./Lot no.
User mass limit = maximum rated load
The product can be scrapped according to national regulations
Keep dry Non sterile Article number
Medical device
Intended use
RescueSheet can be placed permanently under the mattress to ensure quick and effective evacuation in case of fire.
We recommend frequent practice in the use of RescueSheet for all users.
Intended environment Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
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Practical handling
Positioning RescueSheet fits permanently under the mattress, with the red straps down and fastened to the corners with elastic cords.
The loose ends of the red straps must be placed on the side not touching the wall.
Use
In an evacuation emergency, pull out the red straps and lay over the bed. Then fasten these straps to the straps on the other side, and tighten so that the mattress bends upwards on each side.
Use the handle at the top of the bed and pull the user and mattress gently off the bed frame. Hold the handle high, giving the user maximum protection when the mattress touches the floor.
The user can now be transferred out of the room, and out to safety. The mattress and bed covering protect the user against blows, jolts and the cold.
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Special features
Always check the product before use and after washing.
Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
Read these instructions carefully.
It is important that carers receive instruction in manual handling. Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further information, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques.
Encourage the user to assist where possible.
To ensure that the user feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
Never leave the product on the floor.
Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that the assistive product can be used for the individual user and, in combination with other devices, that it is safe for the user and carers.
During fire practice it is recommended to test the buckles under load. If the buckles are damaged or fail to function, replace the product.
If in any doubt – please contact Etac.
Material and cleaning
Material: Fabric: Nylon Straps: Polyester Buckles: Acetal.
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time it is used, and especially after washing.
Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use a defective product.
Washing instructions: Do not use fabric softener. This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution.
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Products and accessories
Article no. IM108088 IM108089
Product Description RescueSheet RescueSheet – extra wide
Size (mm) W750xL2000 W850xL2000
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Service information
Inspection
First inspection: · Is the packaging intact? · Read the label on the packaging and check the article no. and product description · Check that Short Instruction is enclosed updated User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from www.etac.com or contact your Etac
Customer Service or the local dealer. · Check the label on the product – does it include article no., product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions and supplier name?
Periodic Inspection: · Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in a perfect condition. · After wash always check materials, stitching, handles, buckles. · If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must be removed from service immediately.
Visual inspection/Check the product: Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching, handles, buckles are intact/faultless.
Mechanical load or stress/Test handles: Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions and control the material, seams and stitching. Test buckles: Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions, control the buckle and the stitching.
Check: Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:
Stability test: Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm, stable and solid.
Test low/high friction: Place the product on a firm surface or a bed, place your hands on the material and test the friction by pushing your hands down into the product. Low friction slides effortlessly High friction no sliding/moving
Manual transfer aids with for sitting and lying transfer and with high or low friction:
Production year, month and day
The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations
Read the user manual
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