Spex Zygo Active Contour Back Support
Enabling freedom without compromising posture and comfort, the Zygo is a back support with inbuilt laterals designed for full-time self-propelling wheelchair users. We know that active wheelchair users don’t want to be held back – they want the freedom to go places and do amazing things.
Zygo back support systems are lightweight, easily adjustable, easy to install and remove, more breathable and more personalised. Zygo back support systems give you more comfort, flexibility, personalisation, and freedom to move – enabling you to go places, achieve more, and be whoever you want to be.
The Active Contour back support is designed for the individual who requires a solid back support to accommodate mild postural or stability needs. It is available in two height styles; Lo to reach the lower-thoracic region and Mid with a range of height options to reach the mid-thoracic or upper thoracic region. The Lo style back support has a round padded top surface to support and protect the spine when stretching and moving throughout the day. This keeps the arms and trunk free to move, with an extended central support to stabilise the back. The Mid style back support provides support for the pelvis, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. The Mid shell can be installed either way up to position the inbuilt lateral supports at the optimal height.
The Zygo Active Contour Back Support also features:
- a shallow contour, suitable for users with moderate trunk mobility and strength
- a unique ‘user-focused’ scripting process, where the size of the back support is determined by the wheelchair user size, not the wheelchair width – ensuring a tailored fit to the torso.
- support for the pelvis, lumbar spine and thoracic spine
- lightweight Drop Mount Hardware that self-locks into place and is simple to operate with a single combined clamp and mechanism unit.
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Features:
Fits to you, not just to the chair
When it comes to finding the right size and style, the Zygo fits to the user and not just to the chair. User-focused scripting (by user size, not wheelchair width) ensures a tailored fit to the torso. The extensive range of size and style combinations available from the two shell contours (Active and Deep) and varying shell heights (Lo and Mid).
Aesthetic and minimalistic
Look your best with Zygo! From the perfectly contoured shape to the futuristic and tasteful ventilated shell pattern, achieve effortless style and class through the Zygo’s elegant design. All Zygo back supports are supplied with a cover extension.
Compatibility with different wheelchairs
The unique breathable shell design allows interfacing of the shell to a range of different wheelchair styles, from lightweight manual wheelchairs through to complex power wheelchairs. The carefully placed hole cut-outs allow the shell to be directly mounted to certain wheelchair frames and is also compatible with central mounting systems.
Easy to use and easy to adjust
From installation through to adjustment, the Zygo has been designed to be easily adjustable, easy to use and easy to remove. Suited to those with limited hand function, the easy ‘drop-in’ installation is made possible by the lightweight quick release Drop Mount hardware. The invertible shell design (on mid-height back supports) provides easy adjustment of the lateral height to achieve optimum trunk stability, ensuring a precisely tailored fit and the ability to accommodate postural and growth requirements.
More comfort and freedom to move
Zygo users experience true freedom with unrestricted arm movement and scapula clearance. The Zygo provides superior comfort and flexibility which is achieved through the breathable padding design and ventilated shell that reduces the contact surface area around the user. The curved shape of the lower region of the back support is designed to provide firm, targeted support to the pelvis, while giving clearance to the soft regions of the hips and buttocks to encourage a neutral posture and comfortable sitting position.
Height options
The Zygo is available in two height styles; Lo to reach the lower-thoracic region and Mid with a range of height options to reach the mid-thoracic or upper thoracic region. The Lo style back support has a round padded top surface to support and protect the spine when stretching and moving throughout the day. This keeps the arms and trunk free to move, with an extended central support to stabilise the back. The Mid style back support provides support for the pelvis, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. The Mid shell can be installed either way up to position the inbuilt lateral supports at the optimal height.
Technical specifications
| Zygo Style | Size | Weight | Maximum Occupant weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygo Active Lo | 16"x16" | 0.7kg | 136kg |
| Zygo Active Mid | 16"x16" | 1.0kg | 136kg |
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.
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
Features:
Fits to you, not just to the chair
When it comes to finding the right size and style, the Zygo fits to the user and not just to the chair. User-focused scripting (by user size, not wheelchair width) ensures a tailored fit to the torso. The extensive range of size and style combinations available from the two shell contours (Active and Deep) and varying shell heights (Lo and Mid).
Aesthetic and minimalistic
Look your best with Zygo! From the perfectly contoured shape to the futuristic and tasteful ventilated shell pattern, achieve effortless style and class through the Zygo’s elegant design. All Zygo back supports are supplied with a cover extension. Compatibility with different wheelchairs
The unique breathable shell design allows interfacing of the shell to a range of different wheelchair styles, from lightweight manual wheelchairs through to complex power wheelchairs. The carefully placed hole cut-outs allow the shell to be directly mounted to certain wheelchair frames and is also compatible with central mounting systems. Easy to use and easy to adjust
From installation through to adjustment, the Zygo has been designed to be easily adjustable, easy to use and easy to remove. Suited to those with limited hand function, the easy ‘drop-in’ installation is made possible by the lightweight quick release Drop Mount hardware. The invertible shell design (on mid-height back supports) provides easy adjustment of the lateral height to achieve optimum trunk stability, ensuring a precisely tailored fit and the ability to accommodate postural and growth requirements. More comfort and freedom to move
Zygo users experience true freedom with unrestricted arm movement and scapula clearance. The Zygo provides superior comfort and flexibility which is achieved through the breathable padding design and ventilated shell that reduces the contact surface area around the user. The curved shape of the lower region of the back support is designed to provide firm, targeted support to the pelvis, while giving clearance to the soft regions of the hips and buttocks to encourage a neutral posture and comfortable sitting position. Height options
The Zygo is available in two height styles; Lo to reach the lower-thoracic region and Mid with a range of height options to reach the mid-thoracic or upper thoracic region. The Lo style back support has a round padded top surface to support and protect the spine when stretching and moving throughout the day. This keeps the arms and trunk free to move, with an extended central support to stabilise the back. The Mid style back support provides support for the pelvis, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. The Mid shell can be installed either way up to position the inbuilt lateral supports at the optimal height.
Technical specifications
| Zygo Style | Size | Weight | Maximum Occupant weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygo Active Lo | 16"x16" | 0.7kg | 136kg |
| Zygo Active Mid | 16"x16" | 1.0kg | 136kg |
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.
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
