Spex Growth-Adjust Back Support

The Growth-Adjust Back Support has in built height adjustment due to it’s unique shell style. Future-proof for user’s growth or a preferred change in Back Support height with the precise sliding adjustment function to accommodate up to 5” / 12.5cm of growth.

The innovative growth adjustment system has an upper sliding interface, meaning that from the initial wheelchair setup the prescriber can be confident that the back support can adjust in height as the user grows.

This is particularly effective for paediatrics. The foam and upholstery unit is matched for the longest growth setting of the Back Support, so there is no requirement to purchase different sizes of padding as the user grows.

The growth-adjustable shell is available with the following padding options:

Growth-Adjust: For users with symmetrical postures
Growth-Adjust Spex Classic: Contourable cube padding for users with asymmetries and require pressure reduction

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Functional benefits:

Spex Growth Adjust Back - Padding tucks under
Padding tucks under back support

When the Back Support height is set at a lower height range, the spare padding tucks away behind the cushion.

Spex Growth Adjust Back - Padding extends
Padding extends with Back Support
When the Back Support height is extended, the foam padding follows the adjustments that are made. 
Spex Growth Adjust Back - on the spot adjustment
On the spot precise growth adjustment
The shell adjusts in height on the spot without requiring any additional parts. Height adjustment is performed with a continual sliding motion on all three adjustment bolts. 
Spex Growth Adjust Back - padding options
Padding options to suit requirements
Choose from standard planar foam, or Spex classic padding style if contouring is required.
 
Spex Growth Adjust back with T-Shape
T-Shape
The Growth Adjust back support is available in a T-Shape with a removable plate that you can take off if you want the foam to sit between the canes and the ‘T’ to rest on them. The Rigid T Shape insert fits inside the outer cover and be easily added or removed to provide varying levels of support throughout the day. The back support can also be set up without the insert to allow the back support to be positioned in between the wheelchair canes.  
Spex Wonderseat range
Paediatric specific design

The 12” and 14” sizes of Growth-Adjust Back have been engineered specifically with paediatrics in mind. You can use any of the Wonderseat paediatric seating components with the 12″ and 14″ heights, and the back supports also feature in-built harness guides.

Technical specifications
Widths available12" | 14" | 16"
Weight capacity12" and 14" widths: 90kg
16" widths: 136kg
Overall thickness (including cover)5cm

Warranty Information
Each Spex Back Support is carefully inspected to provide peak performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24 months from the original date of purchase, Medifab will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge. This warranty applies to the back support components including the outer cover, foam unit and hardware. This Warranty does not apply to the general wear and use, including punctures, tears or burns or customer abuse of any of the back support components.

Product Compliance with Relevant Standards 
Spex Back Supports have been tested to and comply with the following standards:

  • AS/NZS 3695 and AS/NZS 3696 (Wheelchair Requirements and Test Methods)
  • AS/NZS ISO 16840.4 (Seating Systems for use in Motor Vehicles)

Spex also maintains a quality management system that is certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 13485:2016. 

ARTG Certificate: 160970

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