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Structure
* Air mattress replacement system or overlay. The Alpha 4 is a mattress replacement system and the Alpha 3 comes in an overlay only set up
* Cells are made of durable nylon for ease of cleaning and bacterial resistance

Cover
* Active 3:
* Durable nylon Dartex 2 way stretch cover
* Water resistant, fire retardant
* Active 4:
* Durable nylon Dartex 2 way stretch top cover
* Water resistant and fire retardant
* Bottom cover is nylon coated knitted fabric. Both bottom and top covers are connected with press studs

Attachment
* Overlay sits on top of existing mattress
* Mattress replacement system comes with a foam mattress

Pump / Controls (for alternating air mattress overlays)
* Pump systems are separate to the mattress / mattress overlay
* The Active 3 and 4 have different pump operating systems
* Active 3:
* Operates with 2 modes of either static or alternating on a 12 minute cycle
* Pressure is set manually with a dial. Pump requires to be connected to power outlet
* Active 4:
* Operates with 2 modes of either static or alternating on a 10 or 20 minute cycle
* Cycles and pressure are set electronically. Has an auto-firm function for patient transfer and nursing care
* Electrically operated

Safety Features
* Warning visual and audio alarms for low pressure, power failure and pump fault
* Active 3 and Active 4 feature quick CPR deflate functions

Place Of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Models

Two models available
* Alpha Active 3 - a mattress overlay system
* Alpha Active 4 - a mattress replacement system

Main difference is the shape and set up of the modular cells (Active 4 are larger) and the automated features of the pump (Active 4 has greater automated functions)

Maintenance

Cleaning
* Hand wash cover
* Sponge wash cells

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
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia 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.