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EquaGel Cushions

Protector
Approximate Price: $446

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(35 suppliers)

For information or viewing this item, contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679

Last updated: Jul 17 2023

Short Description

A cushion made of dry-polymer gel constructed in a lattice design. There are four models available in a range of sizes. The EquaGel General and EquaGel Straight Comfort models are designed for users with mild to moderate pressure relief needs The EquaGel Protector and Adjustable Protector are intended for users with moderate to high pressure relief needs.

Additional Info

More Details

Features
* A sculpted foam trochanter bucket to reduce pressure and increase stability

Application
* The EquaGel General and EquaGel Straight Comfort models are designed for users with mild to moderate pressure relief needs
* The EquaGel Protector and Adjustable Protector are intended for users with moderate to high pressure relief needs

Cover
Toss It Cover
* The top fabric of the Toss-It is 80% cotton and 20% polyester for absorbency with a Poly Urethane backing for waterproofing and breathability
* The bottom fabric is a standard non-slip stitch bond.
* The top fabric of the Toss-It is able to absorb as much as 8 ounces of liquid in approximately 4 minutes. The polyurethane backing prevents liquid from seeping through the cover but with microscopic holes, allows for heat and air to freely pass through
* Stretch fabric to retain pressure relieving function
* Zip closure
* When fitting the cover, make sure the fuzzy side is over the top of the cushion as this is the absorbent and stretchy side of the Toss-It.

Sizes
16"x16", 16"x18", 16"x20", 18"x16, 18"x18",18"x20", 20"x16", 20"x18

Place Of Manufacture

Utah, United States of America.

Price Guide

Price is from Mobility HQ

Models And Options

Models

Available in four different models in a range of sizes

General EquaGel
* The General is 1 .75 inches of EquaGel with a 0.75" trochanter bucket sculpted in for stability and comfort

Straight Comfort EquaGel
* 2 inches of EquaGel
* Flat and rotatable

Protector EquaGel
* 2 inches of EquaGel with a 1" trochanter bucket sculpted in for stability and comfort followed by a 0.5" stability foam base

Adjustable Protector EquaGel
* The top half of the cushion - the comfort layer - has two options to fit the individual needs and to adjust the needed protection. One has a sculpted trochanter bucket 0.25" deep for extra cushioning and the second top layer has a deeper bucket 0.75" for comfort and added stability

Dimensions

Specification Adjustable Protector General Protector Straight Comfort
Depth 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm
Height 63.5 mm 44.45 mm 63.5 mm 50.8 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated) 160 kg 125 kg 147 kg 160 kg
Weight (kg) 2.8 kg (Based on 460x410mm size) 1.36 kg (Based on 460x410mm size) 2 kg (Based on 460x410mm size) 2.56 kg (Based on 460x410mm size)
Width 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm 410, 460 or 510 mm

Additional Dimensions

EquaGel (in general)
Width Overall..................................... 410, 460 or 510 mm
Depth Overall..................................... 410, 460 or 510 mm

EquaGel Adjustable Protector
Height Overall.................................... 63.5 mm
Weight Overall (kg)............................... 2.8 kg (Based on 460x410mm size)
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 160 kg

EquaGel General
Height Overall.................................... 44.45 mm
Weight Overall (kg)............................... 1.36 kg (Based on 460x410mm size)
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 125 kg

EquaGel Protector
Height Overall.................................... 63.5 mm
Weight Overall (kg)............................... 2 kg (Based on 460x410mm size)
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 147 kg

EquaGel Straight Comfort
Height Overall.................................... 50.8 mm
Weight Overall (kg)............................... 2.56 kg (Based on 460x410mm size)
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 160 kg

Setup And Maintenance

Maintenance

Refer to the User Manual or supplier for specific details.

Cleaning
* EquaGelTM is non-allergenic and can be washed by spraying the gel with water
* For further sanitation treatments, soaps and disinfectants do not harm the gel
* All EquaPressure cushions will be made either without any components but the gel or with equally easily laundered covers

Requirements

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.

Additional Images

Adjustable Protector General Straight Comfort

Suppliers

4Healthcare
6 Welsh Pl
Landsdale
WA 6065
Australia
Sales: 08 9302 4757
Fax: 08 9302 4524
Email: sales@4healthcare.com.au
Website: http://www.4healthcare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Albury)
355 Urana Rd
Lavington
NSW 2641
Australia
Sales: 02 6040 3444
Fax: 02 6040 3222
Contact Person: Darrin Halcrow
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Ballina)
18 Endeavour Close
Ballina
NSW 2478
Australia
Sales: 02 6686 6644
Fax: 02 6686 9383
Contact Person: Ron Van-Setton
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Coffs Harbour)
2/177 Orlando St
Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450
Australia
Sales: 02 6651 5333
Fax: 02 6652 1272
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Orange)
1/12-16 Ash St
Orange
NSW 2800
Australia
Sales: 0437 134 295
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Port Macquarie)
1/171 Lake Rd
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
Australia
Sales: 02 6581 0018
Fax: 02 6581 0038
Contact Person: Nik Sandeman-Allen
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Sydney North, Seven Hills)
2/4 Stanton Rd
Seven Hills
NSW 2147
Australia
Sales: 02 8706 2330
Fax: 02 9624 4256
Contact Person: Janene Spalding
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Sydney South, Moorebank) - HO
Building 3A
1 Moorebank Ave
Moorebank
NSW 2170
Australia
Sales: 02 8706 2300
Fax: 02 9618 5111
Contact Person: Brad Williams
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Sydney West, Blacktown)
1/34 Campbell St
Blacktown
NSW 2148
Australia
Sales: 02 9621 4077
Toll Free: 1300 216 898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Tamworth)
Shop 3A
31-41 The Ringers Rd
Tamworth
NSW 2340
Australia
Sales: 02 6761 2018
Fax: 02 6761 2090
Contact Person: Scott Mason
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (NSW - Wollongong)
140 Church St
Wollongong
NSW 2500
Australia
Sales: 02 4273 0184
Fax: 02 9618 5111
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (QLD - Brisbane North, Geebung)
354 Bilsen Rd
Geebung
QLD 4034
Australia
Sales: 07 3086 2950
Fax: 07 3865 7896
Contact Person: Chris Leese
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: geeb@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (QLD - Brisbane South, Coopers Plains)
1032 Beaudesert Rd
Coopers Plains
QLD 4108
Australia
Sales: 07 3086 2900
Fax: 07 3345 7961
Toll Free: 1300216898
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (QLD - Gold Coast)
Units 1 & 2 48 Olympic Circuit
Southport
QLD 4215
Australia
Sales: 07 5532 6070
Fax: 07 5503 1803
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (QLD - Hervey Bay)
Shop 3, 19 Islander Rd
Pialba
QLD 4655
Australia
Sales: 07 4194 5019
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (QLD - Toowoomba)
3/342 Taylor St
Toowoomba
QLD 4350
Australia
Sales: 07 3086 2990
Fax: 07 4632 6473
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (SA - Adelaide)
21 - 23 Tikalara St
Regency Park
SA 5010
Australia
Sales: 08 8118 5600
Fax: 08 8346 3236
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (TAS - Hobart)
273c Kennedy Drive
Cambridge
TAS 7170
Australia
Sales: 03 6229 4733
Fax: 03 6229 3676
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (TAS - Launceston)
Unit 8, 34 Innocent St
Kings Meadows
TAS 7249
Australia
Sales: 03 6344 8922
Fax: 03 6229 3676
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (VIC - Barwon)
38-42 Mercer St
Geelong
VIC 3220
Australia
Sales: 03 5223 2263
Fax: 03 5223 2269
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (VIC - Bendigo)
51 Bridge St
Bendigo
VIC 3550
Australia
Sales: 03 5441 8213
Fax: 03 5441 7762
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (VIC - Melbourne North)
82 Albion St
Brunswick East
VIC 3057
Australia
Sales: 03 9981 2100 (H/O)
Fax: 03 9384 2088 (H/O)
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (VIC - Melbourne South)
313 Warrigal Rd
Cheltenham
VIC 3192
Australia
Sales: 03 9584 1644
Fax: 03 9584 0562
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
Aidacare (VIC - Mildura)
18 Eighth St
Mildura
VIC 3501
Australia
Sales: 03 5022 0755
Fax: 03 5021 1845
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: sales@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.aidacare.com.au
DoAbility
11 Ascot Vale Rd
Flemington
VIC 3031
Australia
Sales: 1300 122 355
Fax: 03 9329 7327
Contact Person: Tom Taylor
Email: support@doability.com.au
Website: http://www.doability.com.au
Fisher Lane Mobility
26 Victoria Cres
Abbotsford
VIC 3067
Australia
Sales: 03 9419 2250
Fax: 03 9417 2074
Email: enquiries@fisherlane.com.au
Website: http://www.fisherlane.com.au
Hospital at Home (Moorebank H/O)
Unit 1, 30 Heathcote Rd
Moorebank
NSW 2170
Australia
Sales: 1300 303 604
Contact Person: Lesley Carter
Email: sales@hospitalathome.com.au
Website: http://www.hospitalathome.com.au
Hospital at Home (Newcastle)
Unit 1, 69 Munibung Rd
Cardiff
NSW 2285
Australia
Sales: 1300 303 604
Contact Person: Ian and Gail Brewer
Email: sales@hospitalathome.com.au
Website: http://www.hospitalathome.com.au
Hospital at Home (Wagga Wagga)
352 Edward St
Wagga Wagga
NSW 2650
Australia
Sales: 02 6925 4966
Contact Person: Chantelle Montgomery
Email: sales@hospitalathome.com.au
Website: http://www.hospital-at-home.com.au
Life Mobility - Bayswater VIC
24 Corporate Blv
Bayswater
VIC 3153
Australia
Sales: 03 9726 2000
Fax: 03 9726 2099
Email: sales@lifemobility.com.au
Website: http://www.lifemobility.com.au
Life Mobility - Mornington VIC
2/19 Bruce St
Mornington
VIC 3931
Australia
Sales: 03 5923 0711
Fax: 03 8777 0906
Email: sales@lifemobility.com.au
Website: http://www.lifemobility.com.au
Mobility HQ (prev Durable Medical Equipment)
** online store
Australia
Sales: 1300 017 592
Email: MHQadmin@aidacare.com.au
Website: http://www.mobilityhq.com.au
Mobility Joy
193 The Entrance Rd
The Entrance
NSW 2261
Australia
Sales: 1300 938 641
Email: info@mobilityjoy.com.au
Website: http://www.mobilityjoy.com.au
Nth Degree Care
1323 Pacific Hwy
Turramurra
NSW 2074
Australia
Sales: 02 9983 9100
Fax: 02 9983 1800
Contact Person: Julianne Brennan - Sue Brennan
Email: sales@nthcare.com.au
Website: http://www.nthcare.com.au/
Patient Handling (by Novis Healthcare)
12 / 12 Mars Rd
Lane Cove West
NSW 2066
Australia
Sales: 1300 734 862
Email: support@patienthandling.com.au
Website: http://www.patienthandling.com.au

Disclaimer

Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.