Short Description

A contoured, moulded, polyurethane foam, customisable cushion designed for slung seat surfaces. It is designed for clients at low to medium risk of pressure sores. The cushion comes with a water resistant, fire retardant, size adjustable cover. There are two models. One is designed for hard, flat seat bases and the other for fabric seats.

Models

There are two types
* WM3: designed for flat solid seat bases
* WM4X: designed for fabric upholstery seats
Cushion cover: 00092

More Details

Materials
* The cushion consists of a single piece of closed cell fire retardant foam with a density of 67kg per cubic metre. Material firmness 3.0kg (supplier stated).

Cover
* Removable washable, fire retardant , water resistant 110D nylon fabric
* There is hook and loop fastening at the rear and sides to allow adjustment to the size of the cushion
* The base of the cover is reinforced nylon with loop fastenings attached

Features
* The base of the cushion is bevelled to accommodate a slung seat
* The cushion is higher at the back to accommodate a seat tilt of approximately 8 degrees

The top is moulded in the following ways:
* coccyx cut out with moisture drainage channel
* pre ischial bar
* proximal thigh contours
* abduction pommel

Application
For users who are at low to medium risk of developing pressure areas.

Customisation
* There are grooves moulded into the cushion to assist in re-sizing the cushions to four standard widths (360mm, 400mm, 440mm or 480mm) and three standard depths (360mm, 400mm or 440mm)
* The cushion may be further customised. Refer to supplier

Maintenance

* Refer to the User Manual or supplier for specific details.
* Wash cushion in warm soapy water
* Prolonged exposure to sunlight and urine will reduce the durability of the cushion

Place Of Manufacture

China

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 a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp