Optimise Mattress Range
- Six High-Specification Foam Models - the Optimise range provides six distinct high-specification foam mattress models covering standard profiling beds, bariatric care, and reactive pressure care: Optimise Contour single (NCL-OPCTS), Optimise Contour double (NCL-OPCTD), Optimise Support bariatric (NCL-OPS), Optimise Reactive (NCL-OPR), Optimise Support Plus (NCL-OPSP), and Optimise Reactive Plus (NCL-OPRP); each model is specifically designed for a defined clinical use scenario within the pressure care pathway.
- HSFM High-Specification Foam Materials - all models in the range use high-specification foam materials (HSFM) formulated for pressure redistribution, durability, and clinical performance; HSFM designation indicates foam materials selected and tested to meet the pressure redistribution performance requirements for medical device classification under MDR 2017/745, as distinct from standard residential or commercial foam grades.
- Castellated and Reactive Options - the Contour, Support, and Support Plus models use castellated HSFM for pressure redistribution through foam profiling and weight distribution; the Reactive and Reactive Plus models add a viscoelastic foam layer that responds to body heat and weight to provide additional reactive pressure care capability, appropriate for higher-risk tissue viability presentations.
- MDR 2017/745 and NICE CG179 - all models are designed for compliance with MDR 2017/745 medical device requirements for pressure-redistributing mattresses; NICE CG179 recommends high-specification foam mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention and management in care home and hospital settings; the appropriate model from the range should be selected based on tissue viability risk assessment.
Optimise Mattress Range - Six High-Specification Foam Models
The Optimise Mattress Range covers six high-specification foam models for pressure care, profiling beds, and bariatric use in care home, hospital, and community care settings. HSFM construction; MDR 2017/745 compliant; NICE CG179 indicated. Model selection should be based on individual tissue viability risk assessment.
Optimise Range Models
| Model | Code | Dimensions | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimise Contour Single | NCL-OPCTS | 198 x 91 x 15 cm | Castellated HSFM, both sides; for profiling beds |
| Optimise Contour Double | NCL-OPCTD | 198 x 137 x 15 cm | Dual-sided castellations; larger profiling bed format |
| Optimise Support (Bariatric) | NCL-OPS | 200 x 120 x 16 cm | Castellated HSFM top; dense foam base for stability |
| Optimise Reactive | NCL-OPR | 198 x 88 x 15 cm | Multi-layer HSFM; viscoelastic top for reactive care |
| Optimise Support Plus | NCL-OPSP | 198 x 88 cm | U-shaped side wall; castellated inner; lateral support |
| Optimise Reactive Plus | NCL-OPRP | 198 x 88 cm | Viscoelastic inner; HSFM U-shaped border; reactive and stable |
Regulatory Compliance
MDR 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) classification applies to all pressure-redistributing mattresses in the Optimise range; each model should bear the appropriate CE or UKCA conformity marking for use in registered care settings. NICE CG179 recommends high-specification foam mattresses for residents at pressure ulcer risk; the appropriate model should be selected following a validated tissue viability risk assessment (such as Waterlow), with documentation in the resident's care plan. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that pressure care equipment is appropriate for the individual resident's risk level and is inspected and maintained per the manufacturer's schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the six models in the Optimise range differ from one another?
The six models address different clinical scenarios: the Contour single and double provide standard castellated HSFM pressure redistribution for profiling beds in two bed widths; the Support bariatric model adds a dense base layer for the additional structural stability required for heavier users; the Reactive model adds a viscoelastic top layer for responsive pressure care beyond static castellated foam capability; the Support Plus and Reactive Plus models add U-shaped side wall construction for enhanced lateral support alongside the core pressure redistribution function. Model selection should be based on the resident's tissue viability risk level, weight, mobility, and the care plan's pressure redistribution requirements.
What does HSFM mean and why does it matter for pressure care mattresses?
HSFM stands for High-Specification Foam Materials, indicating foam formulated and tested specifically for pressure redistribution performance in clinical applications. Standard foam used in furniture or residential bedding is not formulated for the consistent load-bearing and pressure redistribution properties required in a pressure care mattress used by residents over extended periods; HSFM designation indicates that the foam meets the performance specification for its intended clinical use and the durability requirements for a medical device used in a registered care setting. The HSFM specification contributes to MDR 2017/745 conformity assessment for the mattress as a medical device.
- Six High-Specification Foam Models - the Optimise range provides six distinct high-specification foam mattress models covering standard profiling beds, bariatric care, and reactive pressure care: Optimise Contour single (NCL-OPCTS), Optimise Contour double (NCL-OPCTD), Optimise Support bariatric (NCL-OPS), Optimise Reactive (NCL-OPR), Optimise Support Plus (NCL-OPSP), and Optimise Reactive Plus (NCL-OPRP); each model is specifically designed for a defined clinical use scenario within the pressure care pathway.
- HSFM High-Specification Foam Materials - all models in the range use high-specification foam materials (HSFM) formulated for pressure redistribution, durability, and clinical performance; HSFM designation indicates foam materials selected and tested to meet the pressure redistribution performance requirements for medical device classification under MDR 2017/745, as distinct from standard residential or commercial foam grades.
- Castellated and Reactive Options - the Contour, Support, and Support Plus models use castellated HSFM for pressure redistribution through foam profiling and weight distribution; the Reactive and Reactive Plus models add a viscoelastic foam layer that responds to body heat and weight to provide additional reactive pressure care capability, appropriate for higher-risk tissue viability presentations.
- MDR 2017/745 and NICE CG179 - all models are designed for compliance with MDR 2017/745 medical device requirements for pressure-redistributing mattresses; NICE CG179 recommends high-specification foam mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention and management in care home and hospital settings; the appropriate model from the range should be selected based on tissue viability risk assessment.