Immedia BedString Position Aid
Product Information
The BedString is a bed strap with handles sewn alternately on
both sides, designed for use in acute care, long-term care, and
home care environments. It is intended to assist self-supportive
users in pulling themselves up or down to or from a seated or lying
position. 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 for material and
manufacturing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
The expected service life of the device is 1 to 2 years under
normal use and may vary depending on usage frequency, loads, and
washing.
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the BedString, please read the instruction manual
carefully to avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling
the product. The person described as the user in this Instruction
for Use is the person who is lying or sitting on the product, and
the carers are the people who manoeuvre the product.
Practical Handling
To position the BedString, fit it to the bed frame or foot end
of the bed using the loop so that it provides optimal pull and
direction for the user. The user should grasp the handles closest
to their hands with their arms outstretched. The user can pull
themselves up or down as necessary, changing their grasp as needed.
The functional handles of the BedString are comfortable and firm to
hold onto.
Always check the product before use and after washing. If you
have any questions or concerns about adjustments, repairs, or
combinations not predetermined by Etac, please contact Etac. If you
experience an adverse event related to the device, report it to
your local dealer and the national competent authority promptly.
The local dealer will forward the information to the
manufacturer.
Symbols
The manual contains various symbols, including those indicating
washing instructions, disinfecting and wiping off, not bleaching,
not leaving on the floor, tumble drying, risk of sliding down,
ironing, keeping out of the sun, not dry cleaning, reading the user
manual, and indicating a medical device.
Instruction for use
IMM1029_IFU.Version7.2020-09-10
BedString
Index
Illustrations…………………………………..3 User manual English ………………….4 Bruksanvisning Svenska…………….9 Bruksanvisning Norsk …………….. 14 Brugervejledning Dansk………….. 19 Käyttöohjeet Suomi…………………24 Gebrauchsanweisung Deutsch … 29 Gebruiksaanwijzing Nederlands … 34 Instruction d’utilisation Francais … 39 Istruzioni per l’uso Italiano ……… 44 Instrucciones de uso Español …. 49
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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
Disinfect / Wipe off
Do not bleach
Never leave on the floor
Tumbledry
Risk of sliding down
Iron
Keep out of the sun
Do not dryclean
Read the user manual
Medical device
Intended use
BedString is a bed strap with handles sewn alternately on both sides. A self-supportive user can pull him/herself up/down to/from a seated and lying position.
Warning
Production year, month and day
Batch no./Lot no.
User mass limit = maximum rated load The product can be scrapped according to national regulations
Manufacturer CE -certification Keep dry Non sterile Article number
Intended environment Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
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Practical handling
Positioning Fit BedString to the bed frame or the foot end of the bed using the loop, so that BedString provides the optimal pull and direction for the user. Use The user grasps the handles closest to his/her hands with the arms outstretched. The user can pull him/herself up and can change his/her grasp as necessary. BedString’s functional handles are comfortable and firm to hold on to.
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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. Do not use the product as a sling.
If in any doubt – please contact Etac.
Material and cleaning
Material: Polyester, nylon or 100% cotton.
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. IM429 IM991001
Product Description BedString w/handles BedString
Size (mm) W85xL1700 W50xL1800
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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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