Select Universal Disposable Sling
- Single-patient-use disposable hoist sling, 210kg maximum weight load, supplied in boxes of 10, providing infection control compliance through guaranteed per-patient single use that eliminates the cross-infection risk from reusable slings in high-turnover NHS ward and care home environments without the laundering and tracking overhead of reusable equivalents.
- 210kg maximum weight load covers a wide range of adult patients including many bariatric patients where standard-capacity hoist slings would be inappropriate, making the Select Universal Disposable a clinically broad specification that does not require a separate high-capacity sling procurement for the majority of patients encountered in NHS general and specialist wards.
- Box of 10 supports ward and care home stock management, with the defined pack quantity providing a clear consumable ordering unit for infection control budget holders and ward managers, and the single-use format eliminating the tracking, labelling and laundering overhead that reusable sling management requires across a multi-patient ward environment.
- Compatible with standard loop attachment spreader bar hoists; LOLER 1998 pre-use visual inspection required for each sling before application, with the single-use format removing the six-monthly thorough examination requirement that applies to reusable slings but not altering the pre-use inspection obligation.
Select Universal Disposable Sling: 210kg Single-Use Infection Control Hoist Sling - Box of 10
The Select Universal Disposable Sling is a 210kg maximum weight load single-patient-use hoist sling supplied in boxes of 10, providing professional-grade infection control for hoist transfers in NHS wards and care homes where reusable sling cross-infection risk or laundry compliance is a governance concern. Compatible with standard loop attachment spreader bar hoists, the Select Universal Disposable covers a broad patient weight range - including many bariatric patients - without requiring a separate bariatric-capacity sling procurement for most adult patients in general and specialist NHS settings. Available in Small, Medium and Large.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Select Healthcare |
| Type | Disposable - single patient use |
| Max Weight Load | 210kg |
| Pack Size | Box of 10 |
| Hoist Compatibility | Standard loop attachment spreader bar hoists |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Infection Control | Single-use, no laundering required |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
LOLER 1998 pre-use inspection applies to the Select Universal Disposable at each use: the sling must be visually inspected before application to confirm structural integrity - no packaging damage, no material defects, no compromised stitching. NHS Standard Infection Control Precautions require that patient contact equipment is either single-use or decontaminated between patients: the Select Universal Disposable satisfies this by design, with each sling used for one patient and disposed of. The 210kg weight load means the sling must not be used for patients whose weight exceeds this rating, and the weight rating must be confirmed against the patient's current weight at the time of use - not the weight at the time the sling was specified, as patient weight can change over the care episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Select Universal Disposable Sling and the Pro-Loop Disposable Sling?
The Pro-Loop Disposable Sling provides head support, padded legs and an advanced safety harness, making it the more clinically complete disposable specification for patients with complex needs including reduced head control or neurological conditions affecting stability during the hoist arc. The Select Universal Disposable is a standard-configuration disposable sling with the significant practical advantage of a 210kg maximum weight load, making it the appropriate specification for higher-weight patients where head support and the harness feature are not required as clinical priorities but infection control through single-use format is. Specify the Pro-Loop for complex needs; the Select Universal for straightforward infection-control-driven single-use requirements across a broad weight range.
How should the Select Universal Disposable Sling be disposed of after use?
The Select Universal Disposable Sling should be disposed of as clinical waste after use, in the appropriate waste stream for the clinical area. If the sling has been in contact with body fluids, soiled material or a patient with a known infection such as MRSA or C.difficile, it should be disposed of in the infectious clinical waste stream (typically a yellow bag) in accordance with local NHS trust or care home clinical waste policy. The sling should be removed from the patient carefully to avoid self-contamination, placed directly into the clinical waste bag and not left loose in the clinical environment between use and disposal.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range. Our patient slings are designed for safe, compliant transfers in care homes and clinical environments.
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- Single-patient-use disposable hoist sling, 210kg maximum weight load, supplied in boxes of 10, providing infection control compliance through guaranteed per-patient single use that eliminates the cross-infection risk from reusable slings in high-turnover NHS ward and care home environments without the laundering and tracking overhead of reusable equivalents.
- 210kg maximum weight load covers a wide range of adult patients including many bariatric patients where standard-capacity hoist slings would be inappropriate, making the Select Universal Disposable a clinically broad specification that does not require a separate high-capacity sling procurement for the majority of patients encountered in NHS general and specialist wards.
- Box of 10 supports ward and care home stock management, with the defined pack quantity providing a clear consumable ordering unit for infection control budget holders and ward managers, and the single-use format eliminating the tracking, labelling and laundering overhead that reusable sling management requires across a multi-patient ward environment.
- Compatible with standard loop attachment spreader bar hoists; LOLER 1998 pre-use visual inspection required for each sling before application, with the single-use format removing the six-monthly thorough examination requirement that applies to reusable slings but not altering the pre-use inspection obligation.