Spex Supershape Back Support
The Spex Supershape backrest provides an extra supportive wheelchair back solution with Shape Technology for contouring to provide postural integrity, pressure relief and comfort. It successfully meets individual trunk shapes of users with complex postural needs. The Supershape is a seating system that can be fitted and changed anywhere and at any time.
The Supershape is designed for the individual who:
- Has complex postural needs
- Has significant spinal or trunk asymmetries
- Has protruding skeletal prominences
- Risks skin breakdown and has pressure care requirements
- Requires greater immersion into back support for stability and comfort
- Requires torso pain reduction
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Functional benefits:
Triple-layered cube contouring cell system
Provides configurations for a perfect fit and shape for the user.
Expansion fabric cover for maximum contouring
Allows all kind of back support contouring without compromising skin protection.
Two available pad densities for optimum support
Two densities of contouring pads included with every backrest to ensure correct personal fitting.
Concealed technology behind the covers
The SuperShape Back Support has the same smart Spex look, with all the technology hidden underneath the cover.Spex SuperShape Back Support in use:
Contouring for lordosis
Contouring for scoliosis
Contouring for kyphosis
Technical specifications
| Back support size | 10" - 15" 25.4cm - 38cm | 16" - 20" 41xm - 51cm | 21"+ 53cm + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum occupant weight | 90kg | 136kg | Must use heavy duty brackets - 180kg |
| Maximum occupant weight with heavy duty brackets | 136kg | 180kg | 180kg |
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
