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Structure
* Six configurable modular inserts provide mild to moderate postural control
* Low profile cushion facilitates transfers
* Wider support to accommodate differing body shapes
Basico is already pre-assembled but can also be adapted if required.
* Flat base

Foam layers
* Layered Visco Elastic (memory foam)
* Posterior padding is composed of three layers of foam (flexible open celled foam with low spring back action, reticulate foam for ventilation and memory foam)
* Anterior padding is composed of two layers of foam (flexible open celled foam with low spring back action, and reticulate foam for ventilation) to allow a natural position of the thighs.

Cover
* Removable Incontinence Air Exchange cover supplied as standard
The cover is made of three layers of different materials, latex free, not flammable and with low risk of skin irritation

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.

* Ensure that the item is not accidentally placed upside down or back to front.
* It is advisable that a health professional be consulted when considering a suitable pressure care product.

* Foam must be regularly replaced as it losses its spring and becomes hard after long term use

Place Of Manufacture

Promedicare, Italy
www.promedicare.eu

Price Guide

Price from ILS

Models

One model available with a range of modular and configurable inserts

Width x length
PMD500-1B-XS-501 36cm x 42cm
PMD500-1B-XS1S-501 40cm x 40cm
PMD500-1B-XS1-501 40cm x 45cm
PMD500-1B-S-501 42cm x 45cm
PMD500-1B-M-501 42cm x 50cm
PMD500-1B-M1S-501 45cm x 45cm
PMD500-1B-M1-501 45cm x 50cm
PMD500-1B-L-501 48cm x 45cm
PMD500-1B-XL-501 48cm x 50cm

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.