GBUK Banana Elevation Brochure
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Elevation Devices

GBUK Banana is one of the world leaders in the technology of patient moving and handling. In 2020 GBUK Banana were honoured to receive the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation. Our clinical team have a strong understanding of the issues faced by the industry. Creating alternative evidence based solutions to tackle industry problems. We’re inspired by the future of patient moving and handling and what we (GBUK Banana) can bring to the industry, through our passion and enthusiasm for innovation and good practice Since GBUK was formed in July 2008 the organisation has continually delivered...

GBUK Banana ECO Slide Sheets Range Overview Loop Slings Clip Slings Versal Plus Repositioning Sheet Clip Slings FloJac - Silver FloJac - Bronze Sling Benefits Risks & Statistics Education & Support Lo-Raiser 16-19 Industry Issues 20

• Products manufactured under GBUK CE mark • NHS Supply Chain & Export Distributors • Product manufactured in compliance with Medical Device Directive 93/42/ EEC • Patient Handling & Enteral Feeding Companies • 2013: 40,000ft2 purpose built Head Office & Distribution Centre opened • ISO 13485:2016 certified • Fully certified batch and serial number tracking • Quality Management System - 3 day independent annual audit by SGS • Primary Care & Acute NHS Trusts • Ambulance Services • Specialist Children’s Hospitals • Over 2,000 product lines held in stock • State of the art handling and storage...

Sustainability • Improving water and energy efficiency whilst reducing emission, waste and pollution from our warehouse and vehicles • Reducing the packaging supplied with our products and increasing recycling rates (currently over 69%) • New Head Office and Distribution Centre designed to use 20% less energy on heating and lighting • Our own wind turbine is expected to provide enough energy to offset the carbon produced in transporting products to our customers • Moving towards all outer packaging and labelling made from recycled materials • Replaced plastic packaging with recycled...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Loop Slings

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Loop Slings Features & Benefits The GBUK Banana Loop Sling has been developed in conjunction with clinicians across the industry and has many features that will enhance the comfort and safety of staff and patients. The GBUK Banana Loop Sling incorporates a head support and extra padded leg sections for patient comfort. The sling features a wash warning indicator for added safety and are individually wrapped to reduce infection control risks. These slings are compatible with a 2 or 4 point loop spreader bar and are available in a wide range of sizes. • • • • • •...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Clip Slings

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Clip Slings Features & Benefits The GBUK Banana Clip Sling has an easy, simple and secure clip design. The sling incorporates a head support and extra padded legs for patient comfort and safety, and is suitable for use with any hoist with a standard loop attachment spreader bar. The GBUK Banana Clip Sling is to be used in conjunction with a mechanical lifting device (either mobile or ceiling hoist) to ensure safe lifting and repositioning of a patient. When selected and used correctly, the Banana Clip Sling and lift combination will achieve a safer and...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Versal Plus

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Versal Plus Features & Benefits The Versal DescriptionPlus is a combination pack consisting of the Versal Slide Sheet & the Banana Repositioning Sheet. • FeaturesPlus offers a safer, more dignified experience for The Versal patients when moving and handling. • • • • • • • • • • Makes repositioning safer & easier Reduces forces required to move patients Increases comfort and provides a better experience Repositioning Sheet working in conjunction with the Versal Slide Sheet More focused & specialised approach for the patients needs 454kg SWL In bed repositioning...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Repositioning Sheet

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Repositioning Sheet Features & Benefits The Repositioning Sheet is a full bed-length sling, used with 4 or 6 Description point spreader bars, that allow the patient or resident to remain in • Features a surpine position for transfer or in-bed repositioning. It can also be used for turning. The Repositioning Sheets are designed to be used on one patient during their stay and should not be redistributed to other patients. • • • • • • • • • • • Makes repositioning safer & easier Increases comfort and provides a better experience More focused & specialised approach...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Lo-Raiser History Lois Lees worked in Health and Social Care for 37 years. She started as a care assistant in a residential home, following that she then did 2 years General Nurse training but left before qualifying. Most patients were manually lifted, mainly using the under arm drag lift. I then worked in Social Care with young adults who had various neurological issues. This was the first place hoists were used; this was the late 80’s. Although hoists were available, staff always found it quicker and easier to under arm drag people than use equipment or the...

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Handling straps Safety buckle Safety harness Ladder handling straps

GBUK Banana Elevation Devices Lo-Raiser Features & Benefits The Lo-Raiser allows a patient who has lower body strength to be manually supported from the floor. The device can also be used to carry out supported transfers from chair to wheelchair. • • • • • • • • • Reduces risk Helps prevent injury to patients Helps maintain an active lifestyle for carers Enables a solution for compact areas Prevent illegal and unsafe procedures Helps reduce litigation SWL: 100kg from floor, 200kg from seated position Handling straps to be able to move the patient, staff are able to hold and have correct...