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* Etac Butterfly glideboard can be used in many situations for transfer from wheelchair to bed, bath chair, car etc.
* The user needs to possess enough strength in arms and body together with a good balance to use this aid independently for transferring in the above situations
* The transfer can also be performed with one or two helpers
* During moving, the body of the user is turned approx. 35degr in relation to his/her initial position. This is to impart a natural movement to the user when moving.
* The special cut outs are made to match wheelchair wheels.

Material
* The Etac butterfly is made of fibreglass with a slip resistant material on the back. This prevents the board from sliding out of place.
* The Glide Wing has a low friction nylon on its inner surface and a water resistant polyurethane outer surface

Method Of Use

1 Position the butterfly glide board under the user with the cut-out sections around any obstacles e.g. wheels
2. Make sure the glide wing is evenly distributed under the users buttocks
3. Move horizontally across the butterfly glide board

Place Of Manufacture

Denmark

Price Guide

Price is from Novis Healthcare

Models

ETAC Butterfly Glide Board 32 x 66cm

Butterfly Glide Wing Large 40 x 31cm
Butterfly Glide Wing XLarge 52 x 31cm

Maintenance

Cleaning
* The butterfly glide board can be cleaned with soapy water or alcohol
* The surface of the glide wing can be washed with soapy water or alcohol. It can be machined washed at 80 degrees celcius and dried at an initial temperature of 120 degrees celcius and finished at 80 degrees celcius

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.