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Sling styles
General purpose, toilet, amputee, paediatric, quick fit, stand-up slings, hammock, and bariatric slings

Materials
* Standard Polyester This is a general purpose fabric
* Standard Polyester Mesh This is a bathing/ showering fabric
* All Day Polyester Standard. Manufacturer states this is suitable to be left under the person
* All Day Polyester Mesh. Manufacturer states this is suitable to be left under the person and used for bathing/ showering
* Comfort Polyester Mesh. This is a soft fabric for extra comfort
* Paediatric Polyester. This has been specifically designed for children

Colours
* Standard Polyester (light blue): available with full standard sling range
* Standard Polyester mesh (light blue): available with full standard sling range
* All Day Polyester standard (black): available with amputee and unpadded range of slings
* All Day Polyester mesh (black) available with amputee and unpadded range of slings
* Comfort Polyester mesh (navy blue) available with padded range of slings.
Paediatric Polyester (light blue with printed elephant images): available with XXS, XS, and small sizes

Attachment
The Arjo range of slings have either clip or loop attachments. Clip style attachments are designed for use with a 4 point dynamic positioning system spreader bar, while the loop attachments may be used with 2 or 4 point loop spreader bars.

Size
Sizes are ranged from XXS to XXL (Medium to XXL for bariatric range) and are colour coded.
* Adults - Size M, L, LL, XXL
* Bariatric -Size M, L, XL, XXL
* Paediatric - Size XXS, XS, S

Safety
* The handles found on some slings are intended to steer and not lift the user
* Excessive force on the handles may break the seam or fabric
* As with any sling, it should be regularly checked before use
* Check sling for things like frayed edges, thinning or lose stitching, tears or other anomalies
* If in doubt do not use the sling

Considerations

It is recommended that prior to using this product, training in manual handling and the correct use of assistive devices should be undertaken.

Place Of Manufacture

Sweden

Price Guide

Price on application

Models

Clip Attachment Slings (used with four point or tilting frames)
1. General Purpose (with or without head support)
2. Toilet (features padded leg sections)
3. Amputee (includes double, right leg single, left leg single)
4. Paediatric (offers extra padding in the leg area for comfort)

Loop Attachment Slings (used with two point spreader bars)
1. General Purpose (with or without head support)
2. Basic and Deluxe Bariatric (offers extra reinforcement and padding)
3. Quick Fit (features a low back design)
4. Toilet (features padded leg sections)
5. Hammock (supplier states is suitable for single or bilateral amputees)
6. Basic and Divided Leg Hammock Bariatric (supplier states may be more suitable for persons that have a pear shaped body)

Disposable Slings (known as Arjo Flites)
* Suitable for clip and loop attachments
* Also offer disposable stretchers

Maintenance

Cleaning
Washing and instruction label is found on each sling. The manufacturer provides information regarding washing and disinfecting process.

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.