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This wheelchair replacement back system is designed to maximise mobility and minimise weight.

Construction
* Carbon fibre shell
* Polyurethane foam shell insert
* Ballistic nylon (synthetic) cover
* Mounting brackets are made from hard, anodised aluminium (slide release mechanism).
* A privacy flap is standard with purchase.

Considerations for Use
* Suitable for the active wheelchair user with a lightweight wheelchair.
* Is lightweight for those who lift a wheelchair in and out of motor vehicles.
* Reduces the risk of shoulder and elbow pain.
* Provides postural support at the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) and lateral trunk. It encourages midline positioning.

Place Of Manufacture

The Roho Group (United States of America)

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing
Price on application from Astris Lifecare

Models

Only one model is available in two sizes

Options

* Lateral pads

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.