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Duoform Cushions from Systam are a higher profile than the Duogel and a contoured combinations of viscoelastic gel and high resilience foam.

Developed for people with a history of pressure sores, at risk of developing or in early stages, this cushion can be used on seating supports without adjustment.

Systam’s Duogel Cushion combines low and high bearing viscoelastic gels minimising pressure on pelvic areas.

Available in 1 size only 42 x 42 cm 17 x 17”

Sumed Flowform® Bath Cushion is designed to prevent pressure ulcers whilst bathing. It is a gel filled cushion, designed to sit on the hard base of the bath. The gel is heavier than water so the cushion remains in place on the bottom of the bath.

The Flowform® Bath Cushion is ideal for patients who have undergone weight loss, spinal injuries, or are unstable physically.

Flowform® Bath Cushion was developed in conjunction with Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It uses the same envelope as that contained in the Flowform® Ultra 90 cushions and was originally called Sumed® Bath Cushion.

The Flowform® material has been developed so it is heavier than water, to ensure that the pressure relief cushion does not float and is free to immerse the user.

The Bath Cushion is supplied with detachable suction cups which enable it to be left in position in the bath, or attached to bath lifts or shower stool.

Flowform® Bath Cushions, Bath Mattresses and Commode/Bath Hoist Cushions are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.

The Bath Cushion is easily cleaned using proprietary cleaning solutions.

Maximum Weight: 20 Stones (127kg)

Flowform® Bath Cushions are Made in England and the quality is reviewed personally by our dedicated team here in Hadfield.

Flowform® Bath Cushions are suitable for paediatric clients.

Pressure Sores cost the NHS up to 4% of the total NHS expenditure* which is up to£4 billion per year and are causing increasing concern in nursing homes and hospitals. In many cases, care that is taken whilst a patient is sitting in a wheelchair or lying on a bed isn’t continued on all surfaces which can lead to the formation of preventable skin damage. Patients are particularly vulnerable when bathing, toileting and hoisting, and when in contact with other hard surfaces.

Unrelieved pressure will interfere with local blood circulation, leading to ischaemia and then tissue necrosis.

*Bennett, G. Dealey, C. & Posnett, J. (2004) the cost of pressure ulcers in the UK. Age and ageing,33 p230-235

The Flowform® Bath Cushion is part of our full range of pressure relieving bathing products and is suitable for clients who have weight loss, spinal injuries and those who are at risk of skin damage.

Warning: Please do not try and lift the bathing products from the bathing surface after use without first sliding the suction pumps to the side and off the bottom. The suction pumps are designed not to detach easily in order to maximise stability.

Patients are particularly vulnerable when bathing, toileting and hoisting, and when in contact with other hard surfaces.

Sumed Flowform Commode Cushion is designed to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers while people are sat on the toilet. People can often spend a extended amount of time on the toilet and this can in some cases lead to pressure ulcers, the Sumed FlowForm Commode Cushion is specifically designed to reduce this risk.

This cushion is completely washable, the gel sits within a welded polyurethane membrane. It can also be used on bath hoists.

This dual purpose pressure relief cushion for continuity of care is a development of the existing  Flowform® wheelchair cushion module. It uses the same Flowform® material in a spot welded module that has been shaped to fit most makes of commodes and bath hoists. The pressure relief cushion is supplied with four velcro straps, which enable it to be fastened to most bases. A stretch towelling cover can be made, to order if required. The Bath Hoist/ Commode Cushion is easily cleaned using proprietary cleaning solutions.

This popular multi-purpose Flowform® Bath Hoist / Commode Cushion is part of the pressure relief Flowform® Bathing range aimed at preventing skin damage and protecting clients during toileting, hoisting and bathing; three areas where clients are known to be vulnerable to skin breakdown

Flowform® Bath Cushions, Bath Mattresses and Commode/Bath Hoist Cushions are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase

Maximum Weight: 16 Stones (102kg)

Flowform® Bath Hoist / Commodes Cushions are Made in Britain and the quality is reviewed personally by our dedicated Sumed team in Hadfield.

Warning: Please do not try and lift the bathing products from the bathing surface after use without first sliding the suction pumps to the side and off the bottom. The suction pumps are designed not to detach easily in order to maximise stability.

Flowform® Ultra 90 pressure relieving cushion is redeveloped from the original cushion Sumed Ultra 90 with improved functionality. The new Flowform® Ultra 90 is lighter with extra envelopment and excellent immersion. Suitable for preventative and therapeutic use up to Stages 1-2 Pressure Damage.
Can be used any way up or round – a practical approach for community seating and as a wheelchair cushion
The NEW lightweight version weighs just 2.9kg (17″x17″ variant), is only 3½” high and can be used for clients up to 20 Stones (127kg).
X-Sensor® pressure mapping shows excellent pressure distribution and client immersion
The outer cover is constructed of a two-way stretch Polyurethane material that is vapour-permeable yet waterproof, hard wearing and washable
At the heart of the Flowform® Ultra 90 is a module filled with Flowform® liquid, offering excellent client comfort and pressure distribution. Flowform® Ultra 90 comprises a bespoke Flowform® module surrounded by a high quality viscoelastic foam top and bottom layer, encapsulated with a Tuftane® liner (that protects the visco-elastic foam core) and is finished with a high quality black polyurethane cover.
High quality viscoelastic foam on the top and bottom of the cushion encases the Flowform Module.
There is no set up, adjustment or maintenance required except routine cleaning of the covers.

Integrity Alternating Pressure Cushion is an alternating Pressure cushion suitable for people who already have, or are at very high risk of, tissue damage due to pressure ulcers. It is an air filled cushion, which automatically, through a process of inflation and deflation, alternates the areas of patients skin which are bearing load against the cushion surface.

The cushion uses small cell technology to provide excellent pressure relief without excessive movement.

Integrity is now available on The NHS Supply Chain Framework agreement for the provision of pressure area care goods and services and NHSSBS Contract.

The cushion can use a simple stand alone pump, or the same pump as the Integrity Dynamic Mattress. The cushion won’t lose air after air connections are unplugged. It can be used with the same pump as the integrity dynamic mattress so if patients are using both products the pump can be shared between both products and the air connectors switched with usage as appropriate.

This product includes a simple pump.

• Easy-to-use alternating pressure cushion
• Automatically adjusts for user weight and features comfort control
• Small cells for excellent stability,comfort, immersion and pressure relief
• Compact,convenient and ultra quiet pump
• Cushion only option – can be used with Integrity mattress pump
• Suitable for the prevention and management of all grades of pressure ulcers
• Simple servicing and comprehensive support
• Cost-effective

The Systam Mixte cushions are made with a combination of high resilience foam and high-reticulated viscoelastic gel.

Suitable for users developing pressure sores or at risk of developing pressure sores.

Welcome to the Polyair® range of air pressure cushions from Systam.

The Polyair®60 series is 6cm profile cushions and Polyair®100 series is 10cm.

Some key points about the range:

• Pressure ulcer cushion for wheelchairs and day chairs
• Pressure sore prevention cushion for the elderly and disabled. Very high risk stage 1 to 4
• Roho equivalent pressure sore prevention cushion
• Pressure sore relief and treatment cushion for the at risk
• PolyAir cushions for very high risk pressure ulcers

The Systam Gel Cushions are made from high-reticulation viscoelastic gel and suitable for users who are at risk of pressure sores developing. Available in 2 sizes, either 40 x 40 cm 16 x 16″ or 45 x 43 cm 18 x 17”.

The Systam Viscoflex Air Cushion combines Polyair air cells with viscoelastic high resilience foam and memory effect. Suitable for high risk patients and where pressure sores are already apparent.

Systam’s Viscoflex Cushion is made of moulded viscoelastic foam and is designed for use where pressure sores have already developed.

Viscoflex®+ cushion: A Combination of Viscoelastic and High Resilience Foam Moulded with an ergonomic insert and memory effect. Includes Pollymaille HD Cover with Welded Seams.

Higher weight limits and bariatric sizes available (compared to Viscoflex Cushion).

ViscoPro Cushion Cushions are a high specification visco-elastic memory foam medical cushion designed to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. Like any visco-elastic foam, it is made to mold to the users body, therefore maximising contact area and reducing levels of pressure. It is available in in two thicknesses, the 2″ thickness is suitable for high risk users, and the 3″ thickness is suitable for very high risk users.

ViscoPro high performance pressure relieving cushions use only the highest quality open cell visco-elastic material to create a durable, temperature sensitive foam that will mould to any body shape.

ViscoPro cushions are suitable for clients up to very high risk and also those with skin damage up to and including stage 2.

All ViscoPro products by Sumed come with a stretchable, breathable and waterproof PU cover, which features fully welded seams and a generous zip overlap to help prevent fluid ingress.

ViscoPro is competitively priced and there are­ volume discounts available.

• Made entirely of high density visco-elastic foam
• Available in a large range of sizes with a choice of two heights – 5cm (2″) and 7.5cm (3″)
• Maximum client weights – 5cm cushion: 100kg (15.7 stone) & 7.5cm cushion: 150kg (23.6 stone)

Viscotech® Plus Contour is a specially contoured composite visco-elastic and foam cushion providing excellent pressure relieving qualities and superb comfort.
Covers are available as a cost-effective sewn version or a welded version for maximum infection prevention. Both covers feature a non-slip base.
Viscotech® Plus Contour offers positioning, is suitable for the active user and gives supreme envelopment to the client
Patient weight: Up to 17 Stones (108kg)
Risk Category: High
Cover: Black PU Click here for advantages
Foam Spec: X/V
Warranty: 3 years

Viscotech® Supreme Contour Gel is a contoured composite visco-elastic and foam cushion, with a gel insert which continually adjusts to body movement to maintain an even distribution of weight offering superb envelopment and positioning properties.
Suitable for very high risk patients weighing up to 28 Stones.
Covers are available as a cost-effective sewn version or a welded version for maximum infection prevention. Both covers feature a non-slip base.
Patient weight: Up to 28 Stones (178kg) suitable for bariatric users
Risk Category: Very High
Cover: Black PU Click here for advantages
Foam Spec: X/V
Warranty: 3 years

Viscotech® Plus is a high specification composite foam, visco-elastic (memory foam) medical cushion designed to reduce the risk of the user developing pressure ulcers while sitting. It is suitable for for users up to high risk of pressure damage. The cushion offers excellent levels of immersion and envelopment, whilst being lightweight. It is suitable for high risk patients weighing up to 17 Stones.

Viscotech® Plus medical cushion is suitable for use on wheelchairs, riser recliner chair, car seats and other types of seating.

Covers are available as a cost-effective sewn version or a welded version for maximum infection prevention. Both covers feature a non-slip base.

• Patient weight: Up to 17 stone (108kg)
• Risk Category: High
• Cover: Black PU
• Foam Spec: X/V
• Warranty: 3 year
• Viscotech ®  Plus Cushions are Made in Britain and the quality is reviewed personally by our dedicated Sumed team in Hadfield.

Viscotech® Standard Cushion is a high specification foam medical cushion designed to help reduce the risk of developing pressure ulcers while seated. It is a 3” castellated foam cushion for low risk patients. It features a sewn polyurethane cover and is suitable for patients up to 17 Stones. It is suitable for use on wheelchairs, riser recliner chairs, car seats and other types of seating.

The castellated foam helps to reduce shear forces and also allows air to circulate in the cushion. Viscotech® Standard can be used either way up and is a lightweight cushion which offers envelopment for the client.

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• Patient weight: Up to 17 Stones (108kg)
• Risk Category: At Risk
• Cover: Black or Green PU
• Foam Spec: V
• Warranty: 3 years
• Custom sizes available
• Viscotech ®  Standard Cushions are Made in Britain and the quality is reviewed personally by our dedicated Sumed team in Hadfield.

Viscotech® thin is a high specification foam medical cushion which offers some pressure relief for users who are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is the thinnest cushion in the Viscotech range, so is suitable for patients with the lowest level of risk of pressure ulcers.

This cushion is suitable for use on wheelchairs, riser recliners, car seats and other types of chair.

Viscotech® Thin is an extremely cost-effective 2” (5cm) high density foam cushion for low risk patients. It features a sewn polyurethane cover and is suitable for patients up to 17 stone. Viscotech® Thin can be used either way up.

• Patient weight: Up to 17 stone (108kg)
• Risk Category: Low
• Cover: Black PU
• Foam Spec: X
• Warranty: 3 years
• Viscotech® Thin Cushions are Made in Britain and the quality is reviewed personally Sumed’s dedicated team in Hadfield.