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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Curator General Purpose Lifting Slings

ILC Reference NO 44:01:006
Item sourced from ILC QLD database


GP Lifting Slings

Short Description
Polyester cotton, general purpose sling designed for use with the Curator Patient Hoist. The sling does not provide head support and is suitable for people who are not experiencing any weakness in the shoulders or neck. The sling attaches to the hoist spreader bar via loop straps. Available in one size and no customisation available.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
SLING STYLE: General Purpose sling without head support.

MATERIALS: Polyester/cotton.

ATTACHMENT: Slings attach to the spreader bar via loop attachments. The different lengths loops are colour coded to facilitate correct attachment to the spreader bar.

FEATURES: The sling has padded back and underarm supports and a reinforced thigh area to decrease the likelihood of creasing whilst in use. A loop handle at the rear of the sling assists the carer to manoeuvre the user whilst lifted in the sling.

SIZE: Available in one size only.

CLEANING: Machine wash at a maximum temperature of 60 degrees. Do not use chlorine bleaches. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Can be tumble dried.

METHOD OF USE: 1. Roll the client onto one side, spread out the sling to the halfway point.
2. Roll the client across the sling onto the other side, then spread out the sling completely.
3. Place the loops over the hoist grip. 4. Cross the leg slings over each other, then place over the spreader bar hook.


Models
Two models are available:
- A blue polyester and cotton sling with padding under the arms (8223800)
- A quick drying, polyester, mesh sling. This sling does not have padding, however does have reinforcement in the back and under the thighs (8223900).


Dimensions
Standard
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 140 kg


Caution
As with any sling regular maintenance checks should be completed including checking for frayed edges, thinning of material, tears or lose stitching

Hoist and Sling Compatibility Notification
Alert to Prescribers of hoists and slings:
A Prohibition Notice has been issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland directing that 'the person in control of the work activity stop the activity of use of mismatched equipment for patient handling (hoists and slings)'. A statewide safety alert has been issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Unit within Queensland
Health.
In accordance with the required mandatory actions, the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) is acting immediately, and as a matter of priority, to:

1) Identify clients who have, under the previously existing risk management process in place by MASS, been issued with slings of different brand to the hoist. It is noted that this equipment was specifically prescribed by an appropriately qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who assessed this as the most appropriate option for the individual client. However, under the abovementioned
Prohibition Notice, this practice is no longer acceptable, and where the sling does not comply with the Manufacturer's specific recommendations, a replacement recommended sling must be prescribed and purchased by MASS as soon as possible.

2) The Daily Living Aids Prescriber Procedures have been amended as per the abovementioned Prohibition Notice and the Hoist Sling Compatibility Checklist has been withdrawn as this is no longer applicable. Please refer to the procedures for current requirements when prescribing this equipment.

3) Where suppliers are in the practice of providing slings that are not of the same brand as the hoist, MASS will seek written manufacturer endorsements for the applicable hoist/sling combinations. Details of manufacturer endorsed hoist/sling combinations will be placed on the MASS bulletin board as this information becomes available.


Warranty
12 months

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing, and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture
Germany

Display Item On Loan From
Townsville Display Centre:
Not on display.
Please be aware that this device may be available upon request for an individual consultation. A general consultation fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more detail.

Brisbane Display Centre:
Not on display.
Please be aware that this device may be available upon request for an individual consultation. A general consultation fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more details.


Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
RUD CHAINS PTY. LTD.,   RICHLANDS, QLD

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