Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper
- Certified to BS EN 50637:2017 and EN 60601-2-52 for Vulnerable Users - the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper is the only bumper in the range certified to BS EN 50637:2017 (the standard for beds for home care or domestic-use clinical settings where children or small vulnerable adults use adult-sized profiling beds) and EN 60601-2-52 (the medical electrical equipment standard for beds used in medical care environments); these certifications confirm that the bumper has been tested against the specific entrapment, finger-trap, and ligature risk requirements applicable to users who may have lower awareness of hazards and whose body dimensions make certain entrapment zones accessible that are not accessible for standard adult users.
- Eliminates All Entrapment Gaps Including Finger-Trap Zones - the bumper is designed to provide no accessible gaps in the range of 7mm to 25mm anywhere across the covered surface, which is the MHRA-defined dimension range for finger and toe entrapment; gaps below 7mm are too small to trap a finger; gaps above 25mm are too large to trap and then compress a finger; it is the intermediate zone of 7-25mm that creates the finger-trap hazard; a minimum clearance of 200mm is maintained at any point within the finger-trap zone to prevent progressive entrapment; the fully enclosed black mesh construction provides airflow and visibility while eliminating all hazardous gap dimensions.
- High-Visibility Black Mesh for Unobstructed Carer Observation - the high-visibility black mesh is selected specifically for its contrast with the pale bedding typically used in care settings, providing a visual reference that makes the mesh boundary and the resident behind it easier for carers to see during low-light observation checks; the mesh allows airflow within the enclosed sleeping environment, preventing heat and moisture accumulation that can occur with solid-panel enclosures.
- For Users Over 125cm - Lockable Handset Pocket Required for Full Compliance - the bumper is suitable for users 125cm in height and above; do NOT use with a lifting pole; NCL-HJB002 fits Woburn Standard and Woburn Community; NCL-HJB003 fits Woburn Low and Woburn Community Low; a separate lockable handset storage compartment is required alongside the bumper to achieve full BS EN 50637:2017 compliance by keeping the profiling handset and its cables out of reach and preventing ligature risk.
Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper - BS EN 50637:2017 Certified - Fully Enclosed Black Mesh - Children and Vulnerable Adults
The Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper is certified to BS EN 50637:2017 and EN 60601-2-52 for use in adult profiling beds by children and small vulnerable adults over 125cm, providing a fully enclosed sleeping environment with no accessible gaps in the 7-25mm finger-trap range and 200mm minimum clearance throughout. High-visibility black mesh enables carer observation while maintaining airflow. A separate lockable handset storage compartment is required for full BS EN 50637:2017 compliance. NCL-HJB002 for Woburn Standard and Community; NCL-HJB003 for Woburn Low and Community Low.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HJB002 | Woburn Standard and Woburn Community beds |
| NCL-HJB003 | Woburn Low and Woburn Community Low beds |
| Certification | BS EN 50637:2017; EN 60601-2-52 |
| Minimum User Height | 125cm and above |
| Finger-Trap Gap Control | No gaps 7-25mm; 200mm minimum clearance in finger-trap zones |
| Mesh Type | High-visibility black mesh - airflow and carer observation |
| Ligature Prevention | No sharp edges; no snag hazards; lockable handset pocket required (sold separately) |
| Cover | Machine-washable |
| Incompatibility | Do NOT use with lifting pole |
| Compliance | BS EN 50637:2017; EN 60601-2-52; MHRA guidance |
Regulatory Compliance
The Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper is certified to BS EN 50637:2017 and EN 60601-2-52, which are the applicable standards for adult-sized profiling beds used by children or small vulnerable adults in home care or institutional settings. Full compliance with BS EN 50637:2017 requires the lockable handset storage compartment to be in use alongside the bumper, as the standard requires that the bed control handset and cables are secured out of the user's reach to prevent ligature risk. A lifting pole must not be used with this bumper; any fitting of a lifting pole attachment to a bed in this configuration must be assessed by the clinical team and the bumper specification manufacturer before proceeding. Equipment register records must document the bumper model, bed model, and the lockable handset compartment as a required paired component for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BS EN 50637:2017 and why does it apply to children using adult profiling beds?
BS EN 50637:2017 is a European standard specifically developed for electrically adjustable beds intended for home care or domestic-use clinical settings, addressing the safety requirements for beds where children or small adults are users. Standard adult profiling beds are designed and tested for adult users whose body dimensions do not make them susceptible to certain entrapment configurations that are hazardous for smaller users. A child or small vulnerable adult using a standard adult profiling bed may have hand or foot dimensions that can pass through gaps in rail structures, headboard sections, and bumper assemblies that an adult hand cannot reach or enter. BS EN 50637:2017 sets specific dimensional requirements - particularly the no-gap zone in the 7-25mm range and the 200mm minimum clearance rule - that ensure these smaller user body dimensions cannot create entrapment opportunities in the bed system. The standard also addresses ligature risk from cables and handsets, which is particularly relevant for users who may not have the cognitive capacity to understand the hazard of a cable at neck level. The Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper has been tested and certified to meet these requirements, providing documented compliance evidence that the prescribing clinician and care provider can cite in their safeguarding and equipment risk assessment records.
Why must a lockable handset compartment be used alongside the bumper, and what happens if it is not fitted?
The BS EN 50637:2017 standard requires that the profiling bed handset and its cable are secured out of the user's reach when the specialist bumper is in use. The handset cable represents a ligature risk for a user who cannot assess the danger of placing a cable around their neck; this risk is present for the same users for whom the specialist bumper's finger-trap and entrapment controls are required. Without the lockable handset compartment, the bed system does not fully comply with BS EN 50637:2017 even if the bumper itself is correctly installed and tested; the standard treats the bumper and the handset security as components of a single compliant bed system rather than independently certified items. In practical terms, using the specialist bumper without the lockable handset compartment means the care provider has taken a partial safeguarding measure that may still leave a significant ligature hazard accessible to the user, and cannot claim full BS EN 50637:2017 compliance. The lockable compartment must be documented in the equipment register as a required paired component of the specialist bumper installation, and its presence and correct function must be confirmed at each bed inspection.
NCL-HJB002
- Certified to BS EN 50637:2017 and EN 60601-2-52 for Vulnerable Users - the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper is the only bumper in the range certified to BS EN 50637:2017 (the standard for beds for home care or domestic-use clinical settings where children or small vulnerable adults use adult-sized profiling beds) and EN 60601-2-52 (the medical electrical equipment standard for beds used in medical care environments); these certifications confirm that the bumper has been tested against the specific entrapment, finger-trap, and ligature risk requirements applicable to users who may have lower awareness of hazards and whose body dimensions make certain entrapment zones accessible that are not accessible for standard adult users.
- Eliminates All Entrapment Gaps Including Finger-Trap Zones - the bumper is designed to provide no accessible gaps in the range of 7mm to 25mm anywhere across the covered surface, which is the MHRA-defined dimension range for finger and toe entrapment; gaps below 7mm are too small to trap a finger; gaps above 25mm are too large to trap and then compress a finger; it is the intermediate zone of 7-25mm that creates the finger-trap hazard; a minimum clearance of 200mm is maintained at any point within the finger-trap zone to prevent progressive entrapment; the fully enclosed black mesh construction provides airflow and visibility while eliminating all hazardous gap dimensions.
- High-Visibility Black Mesh for Unobstructed Carer Observation - the high-visibility black mesh is selected specifically for its contrast with the pale bedding typically used in care settings, providing a visual reference that makes the mesh boundary and the resident behind it easier for carers to see during low-light observation checks; the mesh allows airflow within the enclosed sleeping environment, preventing heat and moisture accumulation that can occur with solid-panel enclosures.
- For Users Over 125cm - Lockable Handset Pocket Required for Full Compliance - the bumper is suitable for users 125cm in height and above; do NOT use with a lifting pole; NCL-HJB002 fits Woburn Standard and Woburn Community; NCL-HJB003 fits Woburn Low and Woburn Community Low; a separate lockable handset storage compartment is required alongside the bumper to achieve full BS EN 50637:2017 compliance by keeping the profiling handset and its cables out of reach and preventing ligature risk.