Prime Comfort Visco Top Cushion - High-Risk Pressure Relief
- 50mm Viscoelastic Foam Top Layer for High-Risk Pressure Relief - the 50mm viscoelastic top layer provides slow-return conforming pressure redistribution at the seated skin interface, allowing the ischial tuberosities and posterior sacrum to immerse into the foam surface and distribute their load across a wider contact area; the high-resilience foam base beneath supports the viscoelastic layer under the resident's full seated weight, preventing bottoming out and maintaining the posture and transfer support function of the base throughout the seated period.
- Dual Cover System - Water-Resistant Outer and VP Inner - the cushion is supplied with two covers: a four-way stretch water-resistant outer cover with zip and flap for routine decontamination and incontinence management, and a two-way stretch vapour-permeable inner cover that maintains skin microclimate management at the seated skin surface; the VP inner cover allows moisture vapour to escape from the contact zone while the outer water-resistant cover prevents fluid ingress into the foam; both covers must be maintained and decontaminated in line with the care setting's NHS IPC schedule.
- Three Sizes with Different SWLs for a Range of Residents - NCL-HFC129 (430x430x76mm, SWL 127kg); NCL-HFC123 (510x510x76mm, SWL 139kg); NCL-HFC129.EX (720x520x80mm, SWL 190kg); the correct size is selected by the occupational therapist based on the resident's weight relative to the SWL and the seat pan dimensions of the intended chair or wheelchair; the extended NCL-HFC129.EX at 720x520mm provides a substantially wider seating footprint for larger residents.
- Pairs with Prime Comfort Mattress for 24-Hour Care - MDR Class I - the cushion is designed to pair with the Prime Comfort Static Mattress (NCL-HSMCOM) for 24-hour pressure area care across seated and lying positions; non-slip base prevents cushion displacement during seated use; MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device; clinical selection follows occupational therapist assessment per NICE CG179; SWL must be verified per MHOR 1992 before issue.
Prime Comfort Visco Top Cushion - 50mm Visco on HR Base - Dual Cover System - 3 Sizes - High Risk
The Prime Comfort Visco Top Cushion provides high-risk seated pressure redistribution using a 50mm viscoelastic top layer on a high-resilience foam base. The dual cover system pairs a water-resistant outer cover for incontinence management with a vapour-permeable inner cover for skin microclimate control. Non-slip base prevents displacement. Available in three sizes with SWLs from 127kg to 190kg, paired with the Prime Comfort mattress for 24-hour pressure care. MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HFC129 | 430 x 430 x 76mm - SWL 127kg (20 stone) |
| NCL-HFC123 | 510 x 510 x 76mm - SWL 139kg (22 stone) |
| NCL-HFC129.EX | 720 x 520 x 80mm - SWL 190kg (29 stone) |
| Top Layer | 50mm viscoelastic foam |
| Base | High-resilience foam with non-slip underside |
| Outer Cover | 4-way stretch water-resistant - zipped with flap |
| Inner Cover | 2-way stretch vapour-permeable |
| Paired Mattress | Prime Comfort (NCL-HSMCOM) |
| Clinical Risk Level | High risk per NICE CG179 |
| Regulatory Status | MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device |
Regulatory Compliance
The Prime Comfort Visco Top Cushion is a Class I medical device under MDR 2017/745. Clinical selection requires occupational therapist assessment confirming high-risk seating need per NICE CG179. SWL must be verified against the resident's documented weight for the specific size selected before issue per MHOR 1992. The seat pan dimensions of the intended chair or wheelchair must be confirmed compatible with the selected cushion footprint. Equipment register records and MDR conformity documentation must be retained for CQC Regulation 12 readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this cushion have two separate covers and which is worn next to the resident?
The cushion is supplied with two distinct covers serving different functions. The two-way stretch vapour-permeable inner cover sits directly against the foam surface and is placed next to the resident during use; its VP membrane allows moisture vapour from the seated skin surface to pass through, maintaining a drier, cooler microclimate at the skin contact zone, which reduces maceration risk per NICE CG179. The four-way stretch water-resistant outer cover encases the inner cover and foam assembly, providing the incontinence protection and wipe-clean decontamination surface required in care home settings. The inner VP cover can be removed through the outer cover zip for independent laundering; both covers must be decontaminated regularly in line with the care setting's IPC schedule. If only the outer water-resistant cover is used without the inner VP cover, the skin microclimate benefit of the VP layer is lost, and the outer cover's water-resistant surface should be treated as the clinical decontamination surface.
When should the NCL-HFC129.EX extended size be selected over the standard 430mm variants?
The NCL-HFC129.EX at 720 x 520mm provides a significantly wider and longer seating surface than the 430mm or 510mm standard variants, making it appropriate for residents whose body width or seated thigh dimensions exceed the coverage of the smaller sizes. A cushion that is too narrow for the resident's seated width leaves the lateral thigh edges unsupported on the bare chair seat frame, creating pressure points at the thigh periphery where the resident's weight contacts the uncushioned seat edge. The extended size at 190kg SWL also accommodates heavier residents who exceed the SWL of the smaller variants. The occupational therapist should measure the resident's seated thigh width and the seat pan width of the intended chair before selecting the appropriate size, confirming both that the SWL is sufficient and that the cushion footprint covers the full seated contact area without significant overhang at the armrests.
NCL-HFC129
- 50mm Viscoelastic Foam Top Layer for High-Risk Pressure Relief - the 50mm viscoelastic top layer provides slow-return conforming pressure redistribution at the seated skin interface, allowing the ischial tuberosities and posterior sacrum to immerse into the foam surface and distribute their load across a wider contact area; the high-resilience foam base beneath supports the viscoelastic layer under the resident's full seated weight, preventing bottoming out and maintaining the posture and transfer support function of the base throughout the seated period.
- Dual Cover System - Water-Resistant Outer and VP Inner - the cushion is supplied with two covers: a four-way stretch water-resistant outer cover with zip and flap for routine decontamination and incontinence management, and a two-way stretch vapour-permeable inner cover that maintains skin microclimate management at the seated skin surface; the VP inner cover allows moisture vapour to escape from the contact zone while the outer water-resistant cover prevents fluid ingress into the foam; both covers must be maintained and decontaminated in line with the care setting's NHS IPC schedule.
- Three Sizes with Different SWLs for a Range of Residents - NCL-HFC129 (430x430x76mm, SWL 127kg); NCL-HFC123 (510x510x76mm, SWL 139kg); NCL-HFC129.EX (720x520x80mm, SWL 190kg); the correct size is selected by the occupational therapist based on the resident's weight relative to the SWL and the seat pan dimensions of the intended chair or wheelchair; the extended NCL-HFC129.EX at 720x520mm provides a substantially wider seating footprint for larger residents.
- Pairs with Prime Comfort Mattress for 24-Hour Care - MDR Class I - the cushion is designed to pair with the Prime Comfort Static Mattress (NCL-HSMCOM) for 24-hour pressure area care across seated and lying positions; non-slip base prevents cushion displacement during seated use; MDR 2017/745 Class I medical device; clinical selection follows occupational therapist assessment per NICE CG179; SWL must be verified per MHOR 1992 before issue.