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Item Details
Motion Concepts Matrx V Cushion
ILC Reference NO 43:61:008
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
There are many things to consider when selecting pressure care products including nutrition, skin moisture, level of mobility, age, shear, friction, location of pressure ulcer (if present) and hygiene. Any comments regarding level of pressure care is a suggestion made by suppliers as a guide to assist with selection, and this may differ from brand to brand. When selecting pressure care products it is strongly advised that a comprehensive assessment is undertaken by a health professional to encourage correct product selection and monitoring of product effectiveness.
Short Description
A Canadian made cushion featuring two layers of foam with a foam insert. Top layer is made of visco elastic slow recovery foam. Contoured surface is designed to enhance positioning. Outer cover is water resistant, moisture absorbent and machine washable. Options are available including an obliquity kit. Available in a range of adult and children size. Outer cover is designed to wick moisture away, and inner cover is fluid resistant and has a four way stretch.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
Materials
Low density top layer is made from a visco elastic foam with a slow memory. It is designed to conform to contours of buttocks and thighs and provide pressure reduction.
A higher density lower layer is made from polyurethane foam. It is designed to support positioning of pelvis and thighs.
Cover
Inner cover is washable and water resistant. It has a zip at the rear and has a four way stretch.
The outer cover is designed to wick moisture away and is machine washable. This cover has a two way stretch. There is a handle at the front of this cover.
Features
The front of the cushion is bevelled to reduce interference behind the knees.
Contour to the front of the cushion provides shaping designed to position the thighs in midline.
Contour to the rear of the cushion is designed to provide some sacral support.
Reducing the seat depth and allowing for leg length discrepancy can be done by the supplier.
Application
The supplier states this cushion is appropriate for a user at medium to high risk of developing pressure areas.
Models
Kid*ab*ra
Matrx V
Options
Postural inserts including a pelvic Obliquity Kit to accommodate a pelvic obliquity on the left or right side. Two thickness pads are available which are inserted between the two foam layers.
Matrx V Base which is a built in wooden drop base with two sizes of drop hooks. A variety of sizes are available.
Paediatric sizes available called the Kidabra.
Dimensions
Kid*ab*ra
Overall Width..................................... From 305 mm to 355 mm
Overall Depth..................................... From 305 mm to 355 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 50 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 68 kg
Matrx V
Seat Width........................................ From 355 mm to 560 mm
Seat Depth........................................ From 380 mm to 535 mm
Overall Width..................................... From 355 mm to 560 mm
Overall Depth..................................... From 380 mm to 535 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. From 60 mm to 70 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 136 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 1 kg
Warranty
Two years
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
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 on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
Place Of Manufacture
Motion Concepts (Canada)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
GEELONG WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PTY LTD,
GROVEDALE, VIC
NEW REHAB COMPANY,
THOMASTOWN, VIC
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