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* Waverley Glen slings are manufactured from durable nylon mesh, polyester fabrics and quilted padding to provide contoured support, comfort and safety.
* Slings are long wearing and quick drying with no metal parts
* Webbing straps are used for spreader bar hook style attachment points. Slings can be customised. These may be blue or white in colour. Each sling has printed instructions for use.

Place Of Manufacture

Canada

Models

* Contact suppliers for maximum load capacity for each sling.

Hammock Sling
Combines toileting access with full body and head support. The sling comes with leg and head straps and features loops to allow for various sitting positions. Available in either regular mesh or with quilted material.

Universal Sling
The Universal sling is easy-to-use and easy-to-fit. It is a multi-purpose sling that provides toileting access as well as good back and thigh support. The sling comes with leg, hip and shoulder straps and features loops to accommodate various seating positions. Available in either regular mesh or with quilted material. It can also be supplied with added head and neck support. A disposable options is also available.

Positioning Sling
Intended to be permanently in place as part of the bedding. The sling has four pairs of straps and features loops to support the head in various positions. Re-positioning and turning, done manually under time pressure, poses a significant risk of injury to care givers. This sling is designed to address that risk. The sling is also used for transfers to other horizontal surfaces.

Hygiene Sling
The Hygiene Sling was specifically designed for toileting and hygiene functions. Access is unrestricted for most users, making this sling ideal for independent transfer and toileting. It features quilted material and comes with leg and shoulder straps with loops for various seating positions. A wide hook & loop strap across the chest provides additional upper body support.

Stretcher Sling
This sling is fully supported by a stainless steel frame from which the mesh fabric can be removed for washing. Two pairs of straps with multiple loops are attached to the frame. Designed for use as a horizontal transfer device in pool, bathtub and therapy areas. Available in standard size, the frame can be customised to fit irregular spaces.

Walking Sling
Developed with the help of physiotherapists, this supportive sling assists in the safe lifting of individuals from a seated to a standing position. The six straps, (two of which wrap around the legs), come with multiple loops to accommodate various postures. It offers upper body support and freedom of movement to individuals performing exercises at the parallel bars in a rehabilitation setting.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.