Duogel Cushion - Viscoelastic Gel Cushion for Low Risk Pressure Relief.
- Two-Part Gel Design - Fluid White Gel and Blue Viscoelastic Gel - the Duogel uses two distinct gel zones within a single thin cushion: a white fluid gel at the zones of highest pressure concentration - specifically the pelvic protuberances and ischial tuberosities - that redistributes pressure through active fluid flow, and a blue viscoelastic gel at the surrounding zones that provides lateral stability and prevents the fluid gel from excessive migration; together the two zones address both high-pressure redistribution and structural containment within a single gel-only surface.
- Low-Risk Comfort Cushion for Multiple Seating Environments - the Duogel is indicated for residents at low pressure risk and is suitable for use on wheelchairs, armchairs, and beds; as a thin gel-only cushion it adds minimal height to the seating surface while providing meaningful pressure redistribution and the mild cooling effect characteristic of gel materials; the cushion's suitability across multiple seating environments makes it practical for residents who move between different seated positions throughout the day without requiring separate pressure cushions for each seat type.
- Water-Resistant Cover for Decontamination - the water-resistant cover provides wipe-clean decontamination in care home and community settings, supporting NHS IPC compliance between residents; the gel construction does not require a VP membrane at the contact surface as the gel itself provides thermal management and moisture redistribution through its cooling and conforming properties; the cover must be inspected before each use to confirm integrity, as a damaged cover on a gel cushion allows gel contamination rather than foam contamination.
- 140kg SWL - 420x420mm - 3-Year Warranty - MDR Class I - SWL 140kg (22 stone) must be verified against the resident's documented weight per MHOR 1992; dimensions 420 x 420mm; 3-year warranty; low-risk indication per NICE CG179; MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device; selected following assessment confirming low-risk status only; for medium or high-risk residents, a higher-specification cushion from the foam or gel-foam hybrid range must be prescribed.
Duogel Cushion - Two-Part Visco Gel - White Fluid and Blue Gel Zones - 140kg SWL - Low Risk
The Duogel Cushion provides low-risk seated pressure redistribution using two distinct gel zones within a single thin surface: white fluid gel at the high-pressure pelvic and ischial zones for active redistribution, and blue viscoelastic gel at the surrounding zones for structural containment. Suitable for wheelchairs, armchairs, and beds. Water-resistant cover for wipe-clean decontamination. SWL 140kg. 420 x 420mm. 3-year warranty. Low-risk indication per NICE CG179. MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Two-part viscoelastic gel (no foam base) |
| White Gel Zone | High-reticulation fluid gel for pressure redistribution at pelvic and ischial sites |
| Blue Gel Zone | Viscoelastic gel for lateral stability and fluid migration prevention |
| Cover | Water-resistant |
| Dimensions | 420 x 420mm |
| Safe Working Load | 140kg (22 stone) |
| Reference | NCL-P311D |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Clinical Risk Level | Low risk per NICE CG179 |
| Regulatory Status | MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device |
Regulatory Compliance
The Duogel Cushion is a Class I medical device under MDR 2017/745. Clinical selection requires assessment confirming low-risk status per NICE CG179; the Duogel is not appropriate for residents assessed at medium, high, or very high pressure risk, who require a higher-specification seating cushion. SWL of 140kg must be verified per MHOR 1992 before issue. Equipment register records and MDR conformity documentation must be retained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Duogel differ from the Gel Cushion (pure gel) and the Duoform Cushion (gel on foam)?
All three use gel as part of their pressure redistribution mechanism, but the construction and clinical application differ significantly. The pure Gel Cushion is a single uniform viscoelastic gel layer at 25mm depth, providing general conforming redistribution for low-to-medium risk residents. The Duogel uses two distinct gel types - fluid gel and viscoelastic gel - in specified zones within a gel-only construction, targeting the highest-pressure sites with fluid gel while providing containment stability with visco gel, and is indicated for low-risk residents. The Duoform Cushion (ID 186) uses a two-part gel top on an anatomically moulded foam base, providing the targeting precision of two-zone gel combined with the structural support of a foam base, and is indicated for medium-to-high risk residents. The key progression is: low risk and thin profile uses gel-only (Gel Cushion or Duogel); medium-to-high risk with greater support needs uses gel-on-foam (Duoform); very high risk uses foam or hybrid active cushions.
Can the Duogel be used directly on a hard chair seat without any underlying cushioning?
The Duogel, like all pure gel cushions in this range, requires a compliant or yielding surface beneath it to function correctly. On a hard flat surface, the gel cannot perform its redistribution function because the lateral flow mechanism requires a base that allows the gel to conform - on a rigid surface, the gel simply acts as a thin barrier between the resident and the hardness below. The Duogel must be placed on an existing padded or upholstered seat surface; an armchair with foam or spring seat upholstery provides the correct compliant base. For residents using wheelchairs with sling seats or hard foam seat bases, a separate foam seat pad beneath the Duogel may be required before the gel layer can redistribute pressure effectively. The prescribing clinician must confirm the seated surface beneath the cushion provides adequate compliance before issuing the Duogel for any specific chair or wheelchair configuration.
NCL-P311D
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- Two-Part Gel Design - Fluid White Gel and Blue Viscoelastic Gel - the Duogel uses two distinct gel zones within a single thin cushion: a white fluid gel at the zones of highest pressure concentration - specifically the pelvic protuberances and ischial tuberosities - that redistributes pressure through active fluid flow, and a blue viscoelastic gel at the surrounding zones that provides lateral stability and prevents the fluid gel from excessive migration; together the two zones address both high-pressure redistribution and structural containment within a single gel-only surface.
- Low-Risk Comfort Cushion for Multiple Seating Environments - the Duogel is indicated for residents at low pressure risk and is suitable for use on wheelchairs, armchairs, and beds; as a thin gel-only cushion it adds minimal height to the seating surface while providing meaningful pressure redistribution and the mild cooling effect characteristic of gel materials; the cushion's suitability across multiple seating environments makes it practical for residents who move between different seated positions throughout the day without requiring separate pressure cushions for each seat type.
- Water-Resistant Cover for Decontamination - the water-resistant cover provides wipe-clean decontamination in care home and community settings, supporting NHS IPC compliance between residents; the gel construction does not require a VP membrane at the contact surface as the gel itself provides thermal management and moisture redistribution through its cooling and conforming properties; the cover must be inspected before each use to confirm integrity, as a damaged cover on a gel cushion allows gel contamination rather than foam contamination.
- 140kg SWL - 420x420mm - 3-Year Warranty - MDR Class I - SWL 140kg (22 stone) must be verified against the resident's documented weight per MHOR 1992; dimensions 420 x 420mm; 3-year warranty; low-risk indication per NICE CG179; MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device; selected following assessment confirming low-risk status only; for medium or high-risk residents, a higher-specification cushion from the foam or gel-foam hybrid range must be prescribed.