Mackworth Oak Universal Sling-Quilted With Head Support

Prism Medical | Mackworth Oak Universal Sling | Quilted
The Mackworth Oak Universal sling is a widely used standard universal product made of the highest quality raw materials. 
As one of the best selling items within the Mackworth range, this general purpose sling naturally comes with the usual standards expected of our specialist teams.
Available with or without a shaped head section. The Oak Universal Sling is simple to use but supportive when you need it most.
The sling is designed to provide a patient handling and moving solution within a healthcare setting. 
The sling range is designed to support a patient when used in conjunction with a hoist. 
It has the ability to safely and securely raise an individual up from one location such as a bed.
Move the individual and then be easily removed or left in location once the patient is in the desired location. 
The sling range will be used in conjunction with a hoist (either ceiling track or mobile) and will alsointeract with the environment eg bed and/or chair. 

Downloads
General User Safety Guide
Macworth Universal Fitting Guide

The specific size and type of sling will be selected for each task based on a couple of user and environmental factors:

• Size and weight of the patient
• Other medical conditions of the patient
• The nature of the task to be completed
• If the sling is to be left in situ after the manoeuvre

Material Types
The various materials provide various benefits to the patient, the material options are:

• Polyester Solid (Grey): A smooth knitted polyester fabric of a solid consistency for multidisciplinary use. 
• Polyester Mesh (Grey): A versatile, breathable and durable polyester mesh, used mainly for bathing/pool use. 
• Parasilk (Aquamarine Blue): A smooth, lightweight, low friction, woven polyester fabric. Ideal for quick drying, when speed of re-cyclability is of upmost importance.
• Quilted (Grey): A padded and quilted polyester fabric which enhances patient comfort.
• Supersoft Spacer (Black): A “supersoft” breathable, stretch capable fabric, which is also padded for comfort during longer periods of transfer. 
• Single Use Material: An economical, disposable, single patient use material. Cannot be laundered. Can be used multiple times by the same patient but once the material becomes soiled then it requires disposal.
• Patient Specific Material: An economical material that can be washed up to 20 times. This is a white sanforised, cotton that can be laundered at 85oC. 

Features & Benefits

• Colour coded straps or clips
• Height adjustable for multi- patient application
• Various fabrics available – patient & environment specific
• Webbing pocket – allows tidy storage of webbing, when not in use
• Modesty loop protects patient dignity
• Embroidered weight & serial number label – LOLER compliant – does not wash out at high temperatures
• Colour coded binding – determines sling size by use of a neat boundary

Carry Bar Attachment
The sling attaches to a hoist through the use of a carry bar. 
There are two types of connectors – hook and clip. 
Slings need to be manufactured to the correct specification to meet the need of the carry bar.

We are able to provide a free assessment if required and assessments are subject to area restrictions. 
Assessments for private clients subject to area restrictions will be chargeable 
Products are not eligible for a free 28 day return if they’ve been used or installed.
(Assessments, Surveys and Installations subject to area restrictions).

VAT exemption (UK only)
There are strict laws governing VAT (Value Added Tax) exemption to registered disabled people in the UK. 
Please check with your local VAT office or follow the links from our ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR VAT EXEMPTION

NOTE - Specifications may change at the manufacturers discretion. 
Any changes will be updated accordingly and no orders will be processed without prior notification. 
All orders are subject to Easy Care Systems Ltd Terms and Conditions. 
Assessments and site surveys subject to area restrictions.