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Introduction
The person referred to as "the user" is the person who is sitting in the product. "The carer" is the person
who applies the product.
Intended purpose
The sling is an assistive device intended for
alleviation of or compensation for a functional
impairment due to an injury or disability. The device
is designed for an individual lacking the ability to
stand up and transfer themselves to/from a bed,
the floor, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar,
due to reduced mobility or physical strength.
Intended user
The device can be used for children, adults and
elderly people when there is a need to leave the
sling under the user.
Intended environment
For indoor use in acute care, long term care and
home care.
Safety information
The safety of both user and carer must never be jeopardized – if you suspect that the device has a mal-
function you must put it in quarantine marked "out of order" and call your local distributor/representative.
Safety signs, safety measures and warnings symbols are given in the context relevant for the actual
handling and/or operating situation – it is mandatory the given instruction is followed to avoid
dangerous/hazardous situations.
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this device must never be covered or removed and
must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifetime of the device. Immediately
replace or repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols, and instructions. Contact your distributor/
representative for instructions.
Patient transfer
Transfer of a user will always pose a certain risk.
Therefore, a risk assessment must always be car-
ried out before the transfer is performed.
Never leave a user unattended when hoist-
ed.
Never attach the guide handles to the sling
bar hooks.
Molift slings shall only be used to hoist per-
sons. Never use the sling to hoist objects of
any kind.
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Indications
For users who are in need of support to be lifted
for a short time; e.g. people with limited ability
to move and who require body support during
transfers. Not an exhaustive list.
The user group for the device is based on individual
health and mobility function, and not on a specific
diagnosis or age.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.
Precautions
Make sure the sling fits the user and the sling bar.
Not suitable to be left under users with signs of
pressure injuries in the sling area.
Training requirements
Only carers who have read and understood the
user manual are allowed to use the device.
Risk assessment
Do a risk assessment of the sling, the individual
user and the intended transfer, and document your
analysis. You as the carer are responsible for the
safety of the user.
Make a decision on whether one or more carers
are required.
Plan the transfer in advance to ensure that it is
performed as safe and smooth as possible.
Remember to work ergonomically according to lo-
cal recommendations.
Before using the sling, mark the date of first
use on the periodic inspection label.
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