March 2011 HME Products

Various HME products, including: Otto Bock’s Kiwi Pediatric Wheelchair; PP&R Products’ Comfort Caddy; GF Health Products’ Lumex AltaDyne 765000; Quantum Rehab’s Synergy Solution; Diabco’s ARX-Lite; and more.

By HomeCare Staff

March 1, 2011

Curad Orthopedic Softgoods Line

new hospital-quality orthopedic soft goods line marketed under the Curad brand; includes products to help patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, injuries and accidents, such as wrist splints, thumb braces, back supports, hernia belts, arm slings, cast and bandage protectors
as part of the line, Curad Performance Series products are designed to help avoid injury in active individuals involved in sports or physically demanding occupations; products include knee, wrist, ankle and elbow supports, and back supports for safe lifting
packaging clearly communicates the purpose of the product and how to use it; marketing tools include point-of-sale planogram displays, product guides to help the physician or provider reference the appropriate product, patient education brochures, prescription pads and a tape measure

Kiwi Pediatric Wheelchair

low weight, high design pediatric wheelchair is now available in a Size 2 option to accommodate larger kids
seat depth of up to 11 in. and width of 12.6 in.
convenient reversible seat and handle bar feature, which allows caregivers to interact with the child while positioning the wheels to cover different terrain

Comfort Caddy

garment bag with internal com- partments to hold soap, toiletries, etc., leaving hands free to wash; 100 percent polyester mesh ensures fast dry time
can be worn discretely under clothes during recovery period; kit comes with adjustable neck strap for the shower and adjustable Velcro belt to secure pouch to waist, arms or legs
four numbered compartments secure post-surgery drain bulbs and hoses in place; prevents painful tugging and pulling

Night Rider Adjustable Bed

variable speed massage unit aids circulation and relieves stiff muscles, helping the user relax and rest
single massage controller allows user to select the most comfortable options
new mattress and styling tailored specifically for home users

Lumex AltaDyne 765000

intelligent, alternating pressure relief support uses proprietary auto-adjusting technology to automatically configure air pressure based on patient weight, relieving caregivers of manual setup and assuring maximum patient comfort
touch-pad control panel is lockable to prevent unauthorized adjustments, and fine tunable to manually adjust the air pressure setting and four therapy settings (alternating pressure, static pressure, alternating pressure + seat inflation, or static pressure + seat inflation)
low pressure and power failure LED indicators and alarms; cell-on-cell design ensures the mattress will hold air in the lower cells in the event of a power failure, preventing user from bottoming out; 400-lb. weight capacity

Synergy Solution

contoured, wrap-and-lift base designed with high density, high resiliency polyurethane foam that redistributes weight away from areas vulnerable to skin breakdown
twin-cell gel well and viscoelastic foam top layer deliver pressure management, positioning and comfort
available in sizes from 10 × 10 in. up to 24 × 24 in. to meet the needs of a wide range of clients; custom sizes are also available

MaxiComfort Windsor and Junior Petite

the Windsor PR506 lift chair (shown) has a contemporary design with a two-pillow, overstuffed back and flared, seamed armrests; weight capacity of 375 lbs.; comes standard in bronze suede and is also available in Ultraleather Brisa fabric
the PR505JP is the Junior Petite size of the company’s PR505 series with a T-seam back design, grip rite armrests and lumbar support; comes in Palomino, Admiral, Evergreen and Cabernet and is also available in other fabrics
both models come standard with Ultimate Recline Technology, featuring the Trendelenburg position for improved circulation and the zero-gravity position to reduce stress throughout the body

Jay Zip Cushion

skin protection and positioning cushion especially designed for kids; by matching foam firmness to average pediatric sizes for each cushion width, the cushion maximizes individual comfort and is not simply a downsized adult cushion; standard sizes range from 8 × 8 in. to 16 × 18 in. and weigh as low as 1.2 lbs.
dual layered contoured foam base and soft, stretchable outer cover create a comfortable ride; reticulated foam in the outer cover promotes air movement to prevent heat and moisture build-up
two machine-washable, antimicrobial outer covers included with every cushion; inner cover has a moisture-resistant urethane coating that’s easy to clean and features an Aquaguard zipper and anti-wicking seam thread to help prevent moisture from reaching the foamwww.sunrisemedical.com

ARX-Lite

designed for one-user stations or small businesses and new companies starting up; software system will grow with the business
part of AR-Express, a Windows system
does everything an HME company needs to run efficiently; includes electronic claims and payments, customizable forms and reports, inventory, history, maintenance and more