Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Bed Sensor with Pigtail - Flexible Patient Monitoring
- Foldable bed sensor mat with integrated pigtail connector for rapid attachment to a compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitter, providing bed exit detection for care homes and settings that have Fall Savers wireless transmitters already in use - the pigtail connector gives a direct, fast-connect link from the sensor pad to the transmitter without the solderless push-fit connectors that older sensor pads require.
- Pigtail connector provides a secure physical connection between the sensor pad and the wireless transmitter, reducing the risk of connection loss between the sensor and the transmitter that can occur with loose-fit connector types, and enabling rapid pad reconnection when the bed pad is removed for cleaning and reattached after decontamination.
- Foldable mat design allows compact storage and transport between patient uses and between monitoring locations, with the fold reducing storage space requirements in care home equipment stores where multiple sensor pads are maintained as part of a monitoring equipment inventory rotation between patients and rooms.
- Wipe-clean surface allows the sensor pad to be decontaminated between patient uses in line with care home and hospital infection control protocols, with the pigtail connector and its protective covering also wipe-cleanable, maintaining the complete sensor unit as a single cleanable component rather than requiring separate handling of the sensor and connection hardware.
Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Bed Sensor with Pigtail: Bed Exit Sensor Pad with Fast-Connect Pigtail for Fall Savers Transmitters
The Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Bed Sensor with Pigtail is a foldable bed sensor mat with an integrated pigtail connector designed for rapid attachment to a compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitter. It provides bed exit detection for care settings where Fall Savers wireless transmitters are already in use - the pigtail offers a direct, secure connection from the sensor pad to the transmitter without the need to source an all-in-one sensor and transmitter unit. The foldable design allows compact storage, and the wipe-clean surface supports infection control between patient uses. A compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitter and receiver are required separately for complete system operation.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-51711 |
| Type | Foldable bed sensor pad with pigtail connector |
| Placement | On mattress, beneath sheet |
| Alert Trigger | Pressure release - patient exits bed |
| Connector | Pigtail - fast secure link to Fall Savers transmitter |
| Design | Foldable for compact storage and transport |
| Surface | Wipe-clean for infection control |
| Transmitter Required | Fall Savers wireless transmitter (sold separately) |
| Receiver Required | Compatible Fall Savers monitor or receiver (sold separately) |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
NICE Guideline NG147 (Falls in Older People) recommends that bed exit monitoring equipment is maintained in consistent operational order: the secure pigtail connection between the sensor pad and the transmitter reduces the connection reliability risk that loose-fit connectors present in high-movement care environments where the sensor pad and transmitter may be frequently handled during bed changes, patient repositioning and cleaning. CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requires monitoring equipment to be operational: a sensor pad with a securely connected pigtail is less likely to experience an undetected connection failure than one using a push-fit connector that may partially disengage without visible indication. CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) benefits from the simplified replacement cycle: when a sensor pad reaches the end of its service life, the pigtail pad can be replaced independently of the transmitter, reducing the replacement cost compared with all-in-one transmitter-integrated sensor units where both components are retired together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Fall Savers transmitter models are compatible with this sensor's pigtail connector?
The Fall Savers Wireless Foldable Bed Sensor with Pigtail is designed to connect to compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitters using the pigtail connector format. The specific transmitter models compatible with this pigtail connector should be confirmed with the supplier before purchase - the NCL-51170 (Fall Savers Wireless Bed and Chair Sensor Transmitter) is typically the appropriate transmitter for bed sensor pads with pigtail connectors, but compatibility should be confirmed for the specific model in use in the care home's existing monitoring infrastructure. Using the sensor pad with an incompatible transmitter will prevent correct signal transmission regardless of physical connector fit.
When should the pigtail sensor be chosen over the transmitter-integrated sensor (NCL-51701)?
The pigtail sensor (NCL-51711) is appropriate when: the care home already has Fall Savers wireless transmitters in service and needs replacement sensor pads only, without replacing the working transmitters; the transmitter and sensor need to be positioned or replaced independently - for example, when the sensor pad wears out from frequent use but the transmitter remains functional; or when the care home's procurement prefers to maintain transmitters and sensor pads as separate serviceable components with independent replacement schedules. The transmitter-integrated sensor (NCL-51701) is appropriate when deploying a new monitoring location from scratch where no existing transmitter is available, or when the operational simplicity of a single all-in-one unit is preferred over the flexibility of separate components.
Part of our comprehensive Patient Sensor Alarms range. Wireless patient alarms provide flexible, cable-free fall prevention and resident safety monitoring across care homes and home care settings.
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- Foldable bed sensor mat with integrated pigtail connector for rapid attachment to a compatible Fall Savers wireless transmitter, providing bed exit detection for care homes and settings that have Fall Savers wireless transmitters already in use - the pigtail connector gives a direct, fast-connect link from the sensor pad to the transmitter without the solderless push-fit connectors that older sensor pads require.
- Pigtail connector provides a secure physical connection between the sensor pad and the wireless transmitter, reducing the risk of connection loss between the sensor and the transmitter that can occur with loose-fit connector types, and enabling rapid pad reconnection when the bed pad is removed for cleaning and reattached after decontamination.
- Foldable mat design allows compact storage and transport between patient uses and between monitoring locations, with the fold reducing storage space requirements in care home equipment stores where multiple sensor pads are maintained as part of a monitoring equipment inventory rotation between patients and rooms.
- Wipe-clean surface allows the sensor pad to be decontaminated between patient uses in line with care home and hospital infection control protocols, with the pigtail connector and its protective covering also wipe-cleanable, maintaining the complete sensor unit as a single cleanable component rather than requiring separate handling of the sensor and connection hardware.