Description
The Drive Med-Aire Assure Mattress System pairs alternating pressure and low air loss with a built-in safety net: 17 air cells, each 5 inches deep, sit over a 3 inch foam base, so the patient is supported even if the power goes out. It is a full mattress replacement for pressure ulcer prevention, treatment, and management at home or in long-term care.
- Alternating pressure + low air loss – combination therapy that redistributes pressure and manages skin moisture
- 17 individual 5 in air cells – deep cells over a foam base; each removes easily for servicing
- 3 in foam base – power-outage and bottom-out protection under the air cells
- Audio and visual low-pressure alarm – with alarm reset and normal/low pressure indicator lights
- 10-minute cycles or static mode – pressure dial set by patient weight
- CPR valve – rapid deflation for emergency care
Combination Therapy over a Foam Safety Base
The Med-Aire Assure replaces the bed's standard mattress entirely. Its 17 air cells inflate and deflate in a 10-minute alternating cycle so pressure keeps moving off vulnerable skin, while low air loss manages the heat and moisture that break skin down. Under the cells, a 3 inch foam base means a power failure never leaves the patient lying on the bed deck — the protection the comparable air-only systems cannot offer. The analog control unit is deliberately simple: a pressure knob set by patient weight, a static mode for care tasks, and clear normal and low-pressure lights. The removable quilted nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable, over a nonskid base. In the box: the mattress and the control unit. Capacity is 350 lb on a 35 by 80 inch surface.
Features and Benefits
Therapy Modes
- Alternating pressure – 10-minute cycles redistribute pressure across the body
- Low air loss – manages heat and moisture at the skin surface
- Static mode – holds the surface still for transfers and care
- Adjustable patient weight settings – one dial tunes pressure from 30 to 60 mmHg
Mattress Construction
- 17 removable air cells, 5 in deep – service a single cell instead of replacing the mattress
- 3 in foam base – support continues through a power outage
- Pillow feature – head section stays stable for comfort
- Quilted nylon cover – removable, fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable; nonskid mattress base
- EZ Lock/Quick Release tubing – disconnects quickly for cleaning and moves
Safety and Alarms
- Audio + visual low-pressure alarm – hear it from the next room; alarm reset on the panel
- Normal/low pressure lights – status at a glance
- CPR valve – rapid mattress deflation in an emergency
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Fit
- Mattress Dimensions: 35 in wide x 80 in long x 8 in high (88.9 x 203.2 x 20.3 cm)
- Type: Mattress replacement system (not an overlay)
- Construction: 17 air cells, 5 in deep, over a 3 in foam base
Control Unit
- Type: Analog compressor control unit
- Cycle Time: 10 minutes (alternating), plus static mode
- Air Output: 8 L/min
- Pressure Range: 30–60 mmHg, set by patient weight
- Alarm: Audio and visual low-pressure alarm with alarm reset
- Power: 120V / 60Hz, 1A
- Control Unit Size: 11 x 8 x 4 in (27.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm)
Capacity and Cover
- Weight Capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)
- Cover: Removable quilted nylon — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- HCPCS: E0277
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Setting up a care bed? Pair this system with one of our hospital beds sized for a 35 by 80 inch surface.
Why Choose the Drive Med-Aire Assure Mattress System
Choose the Med-Aire Assure if you want combination therapy with a failure mode you can live with: when the power stops, the foam base keeps supporting the patient, and when pressure drops, the audible alarm tells you from the next room. The analog control unit has no menus to learn — one dial, a static switch, and two indicator lights.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this mattress system for?
People at risk of pressure ulcers — or already being treated for them — who spend most of the day in bed, at home or in long-term care. It supports patients up to 350 lb.
What does the foam base do?
The 17 air cells rest on a 3 inch foam base. If power fails or a cell loses air, the patient settles onto foam instead of bottoming out on the bed deck, and support continues until power returns.
Does it have an audible alarm?
Yes — the Assure has both an audio and a visual low-pressure alarm, with an alarm reset button and normal/low pressure indicator lights on the control unit.
How do I set the pressure?
Turn the control unit's pressure dial to the setting for the patient's weight (the range is 30–60 mmHg). The normal-pressure light confirms the system is at pressure; switch to static mode to hold the surface still for transfers and care.
What does the CPR valve do?
It deflates the mattress rapidly so the patient lies on a firm surface for CPR or emergency care.
What bed does it fit?
Any bed with a 35 by 80 inch deck — the standard homecare hospital bed size. It replaces the mattress; do not place it on top of another mattress.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Med-Aire Assure system with a 1 Year Limited warranty.
