Maximise Contour Cushion - Modular Foam Pressure Relief with Vapour-Permeable Cover
- Modular Foam Pressure Redistribution - the Maximise Contour Cushion uses high-specification modular foam that contours to the individual user's seated shape, redistributing the seating pressure evenly across the ischial tuberosities, coccyx, and thigh contact surfaces; modular foam construction provides consistent pressure redistribution without the bottoming-out risk of lower-specification foam that compresses to its base under body weight, potentially losing its pressure relief function.
- Multi-Stretch Vapour-Permeable Cover - the multi-stretch vapour-permeable cover stretches to conform with the contoured foam and the user's seated shape without creating surface tension that would partially negate the pressure redistribution achieved by the foam; vapour permeability manages heat and moisture at the seated skin surface per NICE CG179 skin microclimate management guidance.
- 43x41x10cm - Wheelchair and Day Chair - at 43x41cm, the cushion is sized for standard wheelchair and care home day chair seat dimensions; the 10cm depth provides adequate foam volume for effective pressure redistribution without raising the seat height beyond the chair's safe working range; MDR 2017/745 compliant as a pressure-redistributing medical device.
- Removable Cover for Infection Control - the removable cover allows cleaning or laundering between patient uses; the care home infection control policy should specify the decontamination method for the cushion cover; the tissue viability nurse should assess whether the Maximise Contour provides adequate pressure redistribution for the individual resident's risk level before specifying in the care plan.
Maximise Contour Cushion - 43x41x10cm - Modular Foam - MDR Compliant
The Maximise Contour Cushion (NCL-MXCC-PFC, 43x41x10cm) provides modular high-specification foam pressure redistribution for wheelchairs and care chairs. Multi-stretch vapour-permeable removable cover. MDR 2017/745 compliant. NICE CG179 pressure ulcer prevention indicated. Tissue viability nurse assessment recommended before specifying.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-MXCC-(PFC) |
| Dimensions | 43 x 41 x 10 cm |
| Foam | High-specification modular foam |
| Cover | Multi-stretch, vapour-permeable; removable |
| MDR Compliance | MDR 2017/745 |
| Settings | Wheelchairs; day chairs; care environments |
Regulatory Compliance
NICE CG179 (pressure ulcers: prevention and management) addresses seating pressure as a risk factor for pressure ulcer development in residents with limited mobility who spend extended periods seated; appropriate seating cushions are a documented component of the pressure care plan. MDR 2017/745 classification as a pressure-redistributing medical device requires CE or UKCA marking. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should include the cushion specification within the resident's pressure care plan, with the tissue viability nurse confirming it is appropriate for the individual's risk level and seated posture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is modular foam and how does it differ from standard foam in seating cushions?
Modular foam refers to a foam composition and structure specifically engineered for pressure redistribution in seating applications, with defined firmness, density, and resilience characteristics selected for clinical performance. Standard foam used in commercial chairs or general-purpose cushions is not engineered to these clinical specifications; it may bottom out under sustained body weight (compressing to the point where the user is effectively sitting on the chair frame through the foam), losing its pressure relief function during extended sitting. Modular high-specification foam maintains its resilience under sustained load throughout the expected product lifespan, providing consistent pressure redistribution.
How does the multi-stretch cover reduce shear forces on the seated skin?
Shear forces on seated skin occur when the surface supporting the resident resists movement while the resident's body shifts position - for example, leaning forward or adjusting posture. A rigid or low-stretch cover creates surface tension that resists this movement at the skin contact point, transmitting shear stress to the skin. A multi-stretch cover deforms and stretches with the resident's movement, reducing the surface tension at the skin contact point and allowing the resident's position to adjust without creating shear at the skin. NICE CG179 identifies shear as a contributing factor in pressure ulcer development alongside direct pressure.
NCL-MXCC- (PFC)
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- Modular Foam Pressure Redistribution - the Maximise Contour Cushion uses high-specification modular foam that contours to the individual user's seated shape, redistributing the seating pressure evenly across the ischial tuberosities, coccyx, and thigh contact surfaces; modular foam construction provides consistent pressure redistribution without the bottoming-out risk of lower-specification foam that compresses to its base under body weight, potentially losing its pressure relief function.
- Multi-Stretch Vapour-Permeable Cover - the multi-stretch vapour-permeable cover stretches to conform with the contoured foam and the user's seated shape without creating surface tension that would partially negate the pressure redistribution achieved by the foam; vapour permeability manages heat and moisture at the seated skin surface per NICE CG179 skin microclimate management guidance.
- 43x41x10cm - Wheelchair and Day Chair - at 43x41cm, the cushion is sized for standard wheelchair and care home day chair seat dimensions; the 10cm depth provides adequate foam volume for effective pressure redistribution without raising the seat height beyond the chair's safe working range; MDR 2017/745 compliant as a pressure-redistributing medical device.
- Removable Cover for Infection Control - the removable cover allows cleaning or laundering between patient uses; the care home infection control policy should specify the decontamination method for the cushion cover; the tissue viability nurse should assess whether the Maximise Contour provides adequate pressure redistribution for the individual resident's risk level before specifying in the care plan.