SmartMove Instruction for Use

General

Thank you for choosing an Etac product. To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products, read the manual carefully.

The person described as "the user" in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carer or 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 improve our products all the time 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 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 transfer range, 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

• 80°C 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
• ⚠️ Warning
• ? Manufacturer
• ? Production year, month and day
• ✅ CE -certification
• ?️ Batch no./Lot no.
• ? Keep dry
• ⚖️ User mass limit = maximum rated load
• ❌ Non sterile
• ♻️ The product can be scrapped according to national regulations
• ? REF Article number

Intended use

SmartMove can be used to move a user to/from a wheelchair/seat, to standing, higher up in the bed, in/out of bed, etc.

Intended environment

Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Practical Handling

Positioning

Position SmartMove to best suit the individual user and where it will have the greatest effect.

Use

Moving the user to standing:

The carer should make sure that the user is capable of standing. Position SmartMove either under the small of the back or under the user's rear. Using weight transference, the carer can help the user into the standing position and guide him/her to e.g. another seat.

From seat to seat:

SmartMove can also be used as a draw sheet when using a glide board. The user leans away from the direction of movement. The carer positions SmartMove under the user and over the glide board. The user leans in the direction of movement. The carer now pulls on the functional handles.

Moving the user higher up in the bed:

Position SmartMove under the user's rear. Place a glide sheet under the pillow and shoulder blades (if necessary). The carers grasp one handle each and the user glides higher up in the bed.

Notice

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.

⚠️ There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.

⚠️ 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:

• Outer surface: Nylon, non-slip
• Inner surface: Polypropylene, polyethylene
• Handles: Polyester

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:

This product can be wiped off with soapy water or cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5-9, or a 70% disinfection solution.

• 80°C
• ? Disinfect / Wipe off
• pH 5-9
• ❌ Do not bleach
• ? Tumbledry
• ⚠️ Risk of sliding down
• ♨️ Iron
• ☀️ Keep out of the sun
• ❌ Do not dryclean

Products

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.

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

Check:

Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:

Manual transfer aids with for sitting and lying transfer and with high or low friction:

?️ KG

? Production year, month and day

♻️ The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations

? Read the user manual