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2 Product description
The wheelchair seat cushion is used as a decubitus prophylaxis. It provides optimal pressure
redistribution and reduces shear forces.
The seating surface consists of cells filled with the polymer gel Floam. In the middle of the seating
surface, there are round Floam cells (see fig.1, items4, 5, 6) filled with varying densities of
Floam. These can be individually positioned depending on the posture requirements. Elongated
lateral Floam cells (see fig.1, item2) offer added postural stability and contribute to damping.
A waterproof foam base at the bottom of the seating surface has a damping effect (see fig.1,
item3).
The inner cover (see fig.1, item7) closely encompasses the Floam cells and foam base and
holds them in position. The filled inner cover forms the core of the seat cushion (see fig.2) and is
protected by a liquid-repellent outer cover (see fig.1, item8).
The components of the wheelchair seat cushion have the following functions:
Component Figure Function
Floam cell1), round, filled with poly
mer gel Floam, can be positioned
individually
-Soft: low fill see fig.1, item5
-Medium: medium fill see fig.1, item6
-Firm: high fill see fig.1, item4
Decubitus prophylaxis, optimal
pressure redistribution and reduc
tion of shear forces
Lateral Floam cell1), elongated,
filled with the polymer gel Floam
see fig.1, item2 Lateral thigh support, postural sta
bility
Lateral inserts see fig.1, item1 Serve to position the lateral Floam
cells, provide postural stability
Foam base, with waterproof cover see fig.1, item3 Damping
Inner cover see fig.1, item7 Serves to position the Floam cells
and foam components, provides
postural stability
Outer cover made of PU-coated
fabric, liquid-repellent, highly elast
ic
see fig.1, item8, see
fig.3
Suitable for incontinence
1)The seat cushion can be equipped with Floam cells in the respectively required number and
firmness depending on the size, posture requirements and anatomy.
3 Intended use
The safe use of the product can be ensured only if it is used as intended in accordance with the
information contained in these instructions for use.
3.1 Indications for use
The product is intended exclusively as a wheelchair seat cushion for adults with intact skin who
use a wheelchair on a temporary or permanent basis.
The optimally suited seat cushion must be selected by trained, qualified personnel depending on
the size and individual sitting needs of the user. It may only be used with a wheelchair in the
appropriate size.
The allowed user weight is 35kg [77lbs] to 250kg [551lbs]. We assume no liability if the
product is used outside the allowed user weight range.
3.2 Indications
• Minor to pronounced or complete restrictions of mobility
• Increased decubitus risk