Spex Vigour Back Support

The Spex Vigour back support is lightweight yet tough to meet the daily lifestyle demands of active wheelchair users. Backrest angle and seat depth offers exceptional adjustability and can be facilitated with the user in the wheelchair. Ventilated spacer-fabric and shell system increases air-flow through the backrest offering daily comfort.

The Vigour comes with an additional positioning kit which includes lateral stability wedges and lumbar pad for individual settings. Powerful 4 attachment brackets affix onto the wheelchair backrest canes delivering ultimate strength and zero wobble. Modular componentry means you can select from our entire seating range of laterals, headrests, harnesses etc.

The Vigour range of backrests are designed for the individual who requires:

  • A solid/rigid backrest.
  • Ability to self-propel.
  • Minimal to moderate postural support.
  • Improved spinal and pelvic positioning whilst maintaining propelling efficiency.
  • Has mild torso asymmetries.
  • Appropriate for clients who have changing postural needs over time.
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Technical specifications
Back Support SizeWeight Capacity
10" - 15" (25.4cm - 38cm)90kg (136kg with Heavy Duty mounting brackets)
16" - 20" (41cm - 51cm)136kg (180kg with Heavy Duty mounting brackets)
21"+ (53cm+)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

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