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Foam Base
* The foam base is made from lightweight, moulded, moisture resistant foam
* It has been contoured to provide a deep well to support and stabilise the pelvis, minimising the pelvis slipping forward on the cushion
* The well is available in three different sizes
* Reducer ring inserts can be used to reduce the size of the well
* Foam base height can be either standard or deep

Well Inserts
The insert is available in four different options

Factory filled fluid insert - a grey insert, filled with Jay Flow fluid to a pre-determined level. The insert can be overfilled, underfilled or asymmetrically filled in the factory. This insert is the standard option with the cushion.

Field variable fluid insert - a blue Jay Flow fluid insert, with four Velcro attachment points to allow positioning of supplemental fluid pads, designed for accommodation of pelvic obliquity or changing needs. The insert comes standard with two supplemental pads. Additional pads can be ordered in four different sizes.

Single valve air insert - A series of interconnecting ROHO air cells with a single valve.

Dual valve air insert - A series of interconnecting ROHO air cells, divided into two separate chambers, designed for accommodation of pelvic obliquity or changing needs.

The fluid pads feature a pleating design to increase the surface contact area and accommodate the users shape, providing immersion and envelopment of the pelvis, while preventing the fluid from moving out of place.

Cover
* Cushion comes standard with a cover that features an underlying reticulated foam layer
* The cover is made from a microclimatic material and is breathable, washable and removable
* Covers are designed to be oversized and feature a pleating design to reduce surface tension and allow optimal immersion of the pelvis
* An incontinence cover is available

Adjustment
* The cushion features a range of positioning options, including lateral and medial thigh supports, lateral pelvic supports and pelvic obliquity wedges
* Cushion covers can be customised to accommodate additional supports

Other modifications to the cushion include
* changing the location of the pelvic well
* increased cushion height
* posterior or anterior slope
* notch for wheelchair back canes or rails
* adjustable drop seat.

Considerations

All cushions must be monitored to prevent 'bottoming out'. This occurs when the user's weight bears down so hard on the product material that it is flattened and the bony parts are pressed against the surface below the cushion. Where bottoming out occurs even with correct use (eg. correct choice and depth of foam, correct inflation level), a different product may need to be considered.

It is also important to ensure that the item is not accidentally placed upside down or back to front.

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Price Guide

Prices from Sunrise Medical

Models

Only one model available with a range of options and sizes

Maintenance

Refer to the Owner's Manual or supplier for specific details on maintenance and cleaning.

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
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW 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.