Description
The Drive Med-Aire Plus Bariatric Mattress System is Drive's heavy-duty combination-therapy surface: 20 cell-on-cell air cells, each 10 inches deep, driven by a digital control unit, in widths from 42 to 60 inches with capacities from 600 to 1,000 lb. It is built to prevent, treat, and heal all stages of pressure ulcers in bariatric care, at home or in long-term care.
- Alternating pressure + low air loss – active combination therapy for pressure redistribution and microclimate control
- Cell-on-cell design – a static 5 in base cell prevents bottoming out and gives up to 24 hours of power-outage protection
- Digital control unit – 4 cycle times, adjustable comfort weight settings, Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, and lock-out
- 3 diagnostic alarms – audio and visual alerts for air pressure, system, and power issues
- Four widths – 42 in (600 lb), 48 in (750 lb), 54 in (1,000 lb), and 60 in (1,000 lb)
- 20 removable 10 in air cells – quick disconnects for fast servicing
Bariatric Combination Therapy, Sized to the Patient
Standard support surfaces are not built for bariatric patients — the widths are wrong and the capacities run out. The Med-Aire Plus 10 inch starts at 42 inches wide and 600 lb and runs to a full 60 inches at 1,000 lb, on the same digital platform. Twenty 10-inch air cells maximize immersion and envelopment; the cell-on-cell construction keeps a static air base under the patient so they never bottom out, even in a power outage. The digital control unit (14030XP) offers four cycle times, comfort settings by patient weight, and caregiver features — Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, auto-recovery, microprocessing feedback, and a panel lock-out — with three diagnostic alarms watching air pressure, the system, and power. The quilted nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable, with a 4-way stretch; the base is heavy 800D nylon/PVC.
Features and Benefits
Therapy Modes
- Alternating pressure – four cycle times (10, 15, 20, 25 minutes) redistribute pressure
- Low air loss – manages heat and moisture at the skin surface
- Alternate/static modes – hold the surface still for transfers and care
- Adjustable comfort weight settings – pressure range 20–60 mmHg tuned to the patient
Mattress Construction
- 20 individual air cells, 10 in deep – nylon/PU lamination; each removes with quick disconnects
- Cell-on-cell base – static 5 in base cell prevents bottoming out; up to 24 hours of outage protection
- Pillow function – head cells stay stable for comfort
- Quilted nylon/PU cover – 4-way stretch, fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable, zippered
- EZ Lock/Quick Release tubing – disconnects quickly for cleaning and moves
Digital Control and Alarms
- Auto-Firm – rapid full inflation for setup and transfers
- Seat Inflate – extra support in the seat area for sitting and egress
- 3 diagnostic alarms – audio and visual alerts for air pressure, system, and power
- Lock-out and auto-recovery – settings stay set; the system recovers itself after outages
- CPR valve – rapid deflation for emergency procedures
Product Specifications
Sizes and Capacities
- 42 in Width: 42 x 80 x 10 in — capacity 600 lb (272.2 kg) — SKU 14030
- 48 in Width: 48 x 80 x 10 in — capacity 750 lb (340.2 kg) — SKU 14048
- 54 in Width: 54 x 80 x 10 in — capacity 1,000 lb (453.6 kg) — SKU 14054
- 60 in Width: 60 x 80 x 10 in — capacity 1,000 lb (453.6 kg) — SKU 14060
- Type: Mattress replacement system (not an overlay)
- Air Cells: 20 individual cells, 10 in deep, cell-on-cell with static base cell
Control Unit (14030XP, all widths)
- Type: Digital, microprocessing feedback
- Cycle Times: 10, 15, 20, 25 minutes, plus static mode
- Air Output: 12 L/min
- Pressure Range: 20–60 mmHg, adjustable by patient weight
- Alarms: Audio and visual — air pressure, system, power
- Power: 120V / 60Hz; flame-retardant ABS case
- Control Unit Size: 14.5 x 5 x 10 in (36.8 x 12.7 x 25.4 cm)
Cover and Warranty
- Cover: Removable quilted nylon with PU coating — 4-way stretch, fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Mattress Base: 800D nylon/PVC
- Warranty: 18 Month Limited (mattress and control unit)
Building a bariatric care setup? Pair this system with one of our hospital beds in the matching width.
Why Choose the Drive Med-Aire Plus Bariatric Mattress System
Choose the Med-Aire Plus 10 inch when the patient and the bed are both oversized: it is one of the few systems that runs to 60 inches and 1,000 lb without giving up therapy features — four cycle times, seat inflate, cell-on-cell outage protection, and alarms that diagnose themselves. The 18-month warranty covers both the mattress and the digital control unit.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which width and capacity do I need?
Match the width to the bed and the capacity to the patient: 42 in supports 600 lb, 48 in supports 750 lb, and 54 in and 60 in support 1,000 lb. All four widths are 80 in long and 10 in high, and all use the same digital control unit.
What happens in a power outage?
The cell-on-cell design keeps a static 5 inch air base under the patient, preventing bottoming out and providing up to 24 hours of protection. The control unit's auto-recovery restarts therapy when power returns.
What do the three alarms mean?
The system watches itself with three diagnostic alarms — air pressure, system, and power — each with audio and visual alerts, so a caregiver can tell at a glance what needs attention.
What are Auto-Firm and Seat Inflate?
Auto-Firm inflates the mattress rapidly to full firmness for setup, repositioning, and transfers. Seat Inflate adds support in the seat area when the patient sits up or gets in and out of bed.
How do I set the therapy?
Pick one of four cycle times (10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes) or static mode, then set the comfort level by patient weight (pressure range 20–60 mmHg). The lock-out keeps the settings from being changed accidentally.
What does the CPR valve do?
It deflates the mattress rapidly so the patient lies on a firm surface for CPR or emergency procedures.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Med-Aire Plus system — mattress and control unit — with an 18 Month Limited warranty.
