Fire-Tech 7 Comfort Static Mattress - High-Risk Fire Safety with Pressure Relief.
- Crib 7 Fire Safety with Zipped Cover for Easier Access - the Fire-Tech 7 Comfort carries the same Crib 7 fire certification as the standard Fire-Tech 7, meeting the highest fire resistance standard required for secure units and psychiatric settings; the key difference from the standard Fire-Tech 7 is the cover fastening: the Comfort uses a zipped four-way stretch PU-coated cover rather than the fully welded anti-ligature version, providing easier access for cover removal, inspection, and replacement in settings where ligature risk from zip fasteners has been assessed as acceptable.
- High-Risk Pressure Care in Secure Settings - the HR foam construction provides reliable pressure redistribution for residents assessed at high risk of pressure ulceration in secure, psychiatric, and other high-fire-risk environments; the Crib 7 certification addresses the elevated fire risk in these settings while the foam core provides the same functional pressure care performance as a standard high-risk static mattress, meeting both the fire safety and clinical pressure care requirements of the environment in a single product.
- Zipped VP PU Cover - Antibacterial and Fully Washable - the zipped four-way stretch PU-coated cover provides antibacterial surface properties, water resistance, and full washability for institutional laundry compliance; the zip closure allows the cover to be removed for full deep cleaning or replacement when the cover surface is damaged or contaminated beyond wipe-clean decontamination; the welded seam option is available on request for settings requiring the anti-ligature specification of the standard Fire-Tech 7 without the higher cost of a permanently welded cover.
- 190kg SWL - 2000x900x150mm - 8.5kg - the SWL of 190kg (30 stone) and dimensions of 2000 x 900 x 150mm match the standard Fire-Tech 7 specification, providing equivalent clinical scope across the secure settings range; the mattress weight of 8.5kg is appropriate for single-carer handling in line with MHOR 1992 guidance for standard mattress changes in care environments; SWL must be verified against the resident's documented weight before deployment.
Fire-Tech 7 Comfort Static Mattress - Crib 7 - Zipped VP Cover - High-Risk Pressure Care - Secure Settings
The Fire-Tech 7 Comfort Static Mattress provides high-risk pressure care in secure, psychiatric, and high-fire-risk environments with a Crib 7 fire rating and a zipped four-way stretch PU-coated cover. The zipped cover allows easier removal for deep cleaning or replacement compared to the fully welded cover of the standard Fire-Tech 7; a welded seam option is available on request for settings requiring the anti-ligature specification. Antibacterial, water resistant, and fully washable. HR foam core. SWL 190kg. 2000 x 900 x 150mm; 8.5kg.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fire Standard | Crib 7 (highest UK fire resistance certification) |
| Cover Type | Zipped 4-way stretch VP PU - antibacterial, water resistant, fully washable |
| Welded Seam Option | Available on request (anti-ligature specification) |
| Foam Core | High-resilience foam |
| Dimensions | 2000 x 900 x 150mm |
| Safe Working Load | 190kg (30 stone) |
| Mattress Weight | 8.5kg |
| Indicated Settings | Secure units, psychiatric inpatient, high-dependency environments |
| Clinical Risk Level | High risk per NICE CG179 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Fire-Tech 7 Comfort is a Class I passive medical device under Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745. The Crib 7 fire certification meets the fire safety requirement for secure and psychiatric settings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whether the zipped cover or the welded seam option is appropriate must be determined by the setting's ligature risk assessment; the local clinical and estates lead must confirm that a zip fastening is acceptable under their ligature risk framework before the standard zipped cover is deployed. SWL must be verified per MHOR 1992. Equipment register records, fire safety compliance documentation, and MDR conformity records must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Fire-Tech 7 Comfort with zipped cover be selected over the standard Fire-Tech 7 with welded anti-ligature cover?
The choice between the zipped Comfort and the welded standard Fire-Tech 7 is driven by the specific ligature risk assessment for the individual resident and the care environment rather than by clinical pressure care criteria, which are equivalent between the two versions. The welded anti-ligature cover of the standard Fire-Tech 7 is required when the resident's individual ligature risk assessment and the environmental safety protocol for the unit mandate the elimination of all accessible fastening points, which includes zip pull tabs. The zipped Comfort cover is appropriate when the ligature risk assessment for the resident or the unit does not require zero zip access, or where the operational benefit of zip-accessible cover removal for deep cleaning or replacement is a priority. The welded seam option available on the Comfort provides a middle path for settings that require anti-ligature specification but need the cover to be replaceable rather than permanently bonded. The decision must be documented in the resident's risk assessment and the setting's environmental safety policy.
Can the Fire-Tech 7 Comfort be used in a general care home that does not have a Crib 7 requirement?
Yes, a Crib 7 mattress can be deployed in any setting regardless of whether Crib 7 is mandated by that setting's fire safety specification. Crib 7 exceeds the Crib 5 standard required for general care homes, so using a Crib 7 mattress in a Crib 5 environment provides fire safety performance above the minimum requirement. The clinical pressure care performance and infection control properties are equivalent to other high-risk static mattresses in the range. The practical consideration is cost: Crib 7 construction uses more fire-resistant materials and processes than Crib 5, making it more expensive; for general care home use where only Crib 5 is required, the Prime Comfort or Community Plus static mattresses provide equivalent pressure care at lower procurement cost. The Fire-Tech 7 Comfort is most appropriately prescribed when the care setting's fire safety specification explicitly requires Crib 7 or where the individual risk assessment identifies a specific elevated fire risk requiring the higher standard.
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- Crib 7 Fire Safety with Zipped Cover for Easier Access - the Fire-Tech 7 Comfort carries the same Crib 7 fire certification as the standard Fire-Tech 7, meeting the highest fire resistance standard required for secure units and psychiatric settings; the key difference from the standard Fire-Tech 7 is the cover fastening: the Comfort uses a zipped four-way stretch PU-coated cover rather than the fully welded anti-ligature version, providing easier access for cover removal, inspection, and replacement in settings where ligature risk from zip fasteners has been assessed as acceptable.
- High-Risk Pressure Care in Secure Settings - the HR foam construction provides reliable pressure redistribution for residents assessed at high risk of pressure ulceration in secure, psychiatric, and other high-fire-risk environments; the Crib 7 certification addresses the elevated fire risk in these settings while the foam core provides the same functional pressure care performance as a standard high-risk static mattress, meeting both the fire safety and clinical pressure care requirements of the environment in a single product.
- Zipped VP PU Cover - Antibacterial and Fully Washable - the zipped four-way stretch PU-coated cover provides antibacterial surface properties, water resistance, and full washability for institutional laundry compliance; the zip closure allows the cover to be removed for full deep cleaning or replacement when the cover surface is damaged or contaminated beyond wipe-clean decontamination; the welded seam option is available on request for settings requiring the anti-ligature specification of the standard Fire-Tech 7 without the higher cost of a permanently welded cover.
- 190kg SWL - 2000x900x150mm - 8.5kg - the SWL of 190kg (30 stone) and dimensions of 2000 x 900 x 150mm match the standard Fire-Tech 7 specification, providing equivalent clinical scope across the secure settings range; the mattress weight of 8.5kg is appropriate for single-carer handling in line with MHOR 1992 guidance for standard mattress changes in care environments; SWL must be verified against the resident's documented weight before deployment.