Prism Limb Lifter - safe and supportive limb elevation for clinical procedures.
- Hoist-Attached Hands-Free Limb Elevation for Clinical Tasks - the Prism Limb Lifter attaches to a mobile or ceiling hoist and holds a resident's limb elevated at the height needed for a clinical procedure without requiring the carer to physically support the limb throughout the task; this eliminates the sustained static load on the carer's arms, shoulders, and back from holding a limb elevated for wound dressings, skin inspections, or nail care, which can be prolonged in complex wounds; the hoist's stable vertical hold removes the fatigue and positional drift that occurs with manual limb support and produces a steadier elevated position than manual support can maintain.
- Coloured Inset Loops for Correct Hoist Attachment - the coloured inset loops on the Limb Lifter are colour-coded to correspond to the correct hook positions on the hoist carrier bar; the colour-coding system provides a visual check for the carer attaching the Limb Lifter that the correct loops are connected to the correct hook points, reducing the risk of asymmetric attachment that could cause the limb to be held at an unintended angle or tilted position during the elevated hold; correct attachment produces an even balanced elevation of the limb at the intended clinical height.
- Two Removable Machine-Washable Covers for Infection Control - the two removable covers can be detached from the Limb Lifter frame for individual laundering, allowing the cover that has been in contact with the resident's limb to be washed between uses while the second cover is in use; this rotation system means a clean cover is always available without waiting for the used cover to be laundered; covers are machine-washable up to 72°C per the care setting's IPC laundering requirements for patient contact soft goods.
- 150mm - Single and Box of 5 Available - NCL-2002ACCPLL150 - single unit: NCL-2002ACCPLL150X1; box of 5: NCL-2002ACCPLL150X5; additional covers available separately; subject to LOLER 1998 as a hoist accessory used for lifting (the limb support function loads the hoist); pre-use inspection of loops and covers required; product code NCL-2002ACCPLL150.
Prism Limb Lifter - Hoist-Attached Hands-Free Elevation - Coloured Loops - 2 Washable Covers - 150mm
The Prism Limb Lifter attaches to mobile or ceiling hoists to hold a resident's limb elevated during clinical procedures without carer manual support. Coloured inset loops provide visual confirmation of correct hoist attachment. Two removable machine-washable covers (up to 72°C) allow rotation for infection control. Additional covers available. Single (NCL-2002ACCPLL150X1) and box of 5 (NCL-2002ACCPLL150X5). 150mm. Subject to LOLER 1998 pre-use inspection. PUWER 1998 training required.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-2002ACCPLL150X1 | Prism Limb Lifter - Single Unit - 150mm |
| NCL-2002ACCPLL150X5 | Prism Limb Lifter - Box of 5 - 150mm |
| Attachment | Hoist carrier bar - mobile or ceiling hoist |
| Attachment Guidance | Coloured inset loops - match to correct hook positions |
| Covers | 2 included - removable; machine-washable to 72°C |
| Additional Covers | Available separately |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (pre-use inspection); PUWER 1998 (training); IPC laundering protocol |
Regulatory Compliance
The Prism Limb Lifter loads the hoist when the limb is elevated and is therefore subject to LOLER 1998 pre-use inspection requirements; the loops and attachment system must be inspected for fraying, wear, or loop failure before each use. The Limb Lifter must not exceed the hoist's SWL when combined with any other load on the hoist. PUWER 1998 requires staff training in correct colour-coded loop attachment and limb positioning. Covers must be laundered after each patient contact to comply with the care setting's IPC decontamination schedule. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires training records and pre-use inspection evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clinical procedures benefit most from hoist-attached limb elevation with the Limb Lifter?
The Prism Limb Lifter provides the most clinical benefit for procedures that require sustained limb elevation with the clinician's hands free to perform the task. Wound dressing changes on the lower leg, heel, or foot are the primary indication: the wound must be elevated for venous drainage assessment and for maintaining a field of view across the wound during cleaning and dressing application; with the limb held by the Lifter, the tissue viability nurse or district nurse can use both hands for the dressing procedure without the fatigue and postural strain of simultaneously holding the limb elevated. Nail care and foot health assessments are a secondary indication: the foot must be held at a height and angle that allows the foot health practitioner to inspect and treat all surfaces without the carer standing in an awkward posture supporting the foot manually. Physiotherapy assessment of the ankle and knee joint range of motion requires the limb to be supported at different positions while the physiotherapist applies assessment movements; the Lifter provides a stable baseline support from which the physiotherapist can apply controlled assessment forces. Skin inspection of the medial malleolus, Achilles, and plantar surface of the foot in pressure care rounds requires the foot to be elevated and positioned to view all surfaces, which is impractical with one carer supporting the foot manually and another conducting the inspection.
What does the LOLER pre-use inspection of the Limb Lifter involve?
The LOLER pre-use inspection of the Prism Limb Lifter focuses on the lifting components that bear the load: the inset loops that attach to the hoist carrier bar must be inspected for any signs of fraying, pulling, or weakening at the loop attachment points where the loop joins the lifter frame; even minor fraying at a loop attachment represents a potential failure point under the load of the elevated limb and must result in the unit being taken out of service. The main body of the lifter must be checked for any structural damage, deformation, or material degradation. The cover attachment points must be confirmed secure to prevent the cover from detaching during a procedure with the limb loaded. The colour coding of the loops must be legible and uncorrupted; a faded or damaged colour indicator may lead to incorrect attachment and asymmetric loading. The inspection should take no more than a minute for a carer familiar with the product, and the inspection outcome (pass or take out of service) should be recorded in the equipment log. Any unit that fails the pre-use inspection must be replaced immediately; a Limb Lifter that fails during a procedure with the limb elevated poses a fall and injury risk to the resident and the clinical team.
NCL-2002ACCPLL150X1
- Hoist-Attached Hands-Free Limb Elevation for Clinical Tasks - the Prism Limb Lifter attaches to a mobile or ceiling hoist and holds a resident's limb elevated at the height needed for a clinical procedure without requiring the carer to physically support the limb throughout the task; this eliminates the sustained static load on the carer's arms, shoulders, and back from holding a limb elevated for wound dressings, skin inspections, or nail care, which can be prolonged in complex wounds; the hoist's stable vertical hold removes the fatigue and positional drift that occurs with manual limb support and produces a steadier elevated position than manual support can maintain.
- Coloured Inset Loops for Correct Hoist Attachment - the coloured inset loops on the Limb Lifter are colour-coded to correspond to the correct hook positions on the hoist carrier bar; the colour-coding system provides a visual check for the carer attaching the Limb Lifter that the correct loops are connected to the correct hook points, reducing the risk of asymmetric attachment that could cause the limb to be held at an unintended angle or tilted position during the elevated hold; correct attachment produces an even balanced elevation of the limb at the intended clinical height.
- Two Removable Machine-Washable Covers for Infection Control - the two removable covers can be detached from the Limb Lifter frame for individual laundering, allowing the cover that has been in contact with the resident's limb to be washed between uses while the second cover is in use; this rotation system means a clean cover is always available without waiting for the used cover to be laundered; covers are machine-washable up to 72°C per the care setting's IPC laundering requirements for patient contact soft goods.
- 150mm - Single and Box of 5 Available - NCL-2002ACCPLL150 - single unit: NCL-2002ACCPLL150X1; box of 5: NCL-2002ACCPLL150X5; additional covers available separately; subject to LOLER 1998 as a hoist accessory used for lifting (the limb support function loads the hoist); pre-use inspection of loops and covers required; product code NCL-2002ACCPLL150.