Description
The Drive Med-Aire Plus Defined Perimeter System adds a fall-prevention edge to the Med-Aire Plus digital platform: 10 inch static perimeter tubing runs the length of the mattress, helping keep the patient safely positioned while 20 cell-on-cell air cells deliver alternating pressure and low air loss.
- 10 in defined perimeter – static perimeter tubing helps prevent falls and entrapment
- Alternating pressure + low air loss – active combination therapy with microclimate control
- Cell-on-cell design – prevents bottoming out; up to 24 hours of power-outage protection
- Digital control unit (14029XP) – 4 cycle times, Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, lock-out
- 3 diagnostic alarms – audio and visual alerts for air pressure, system, and power
- 450 lb capacity – on a 36 x 80 in surface
Therapy with a Safer Perimeter
Patients at risk of rolling or sliding out of bed need more than therapy — they need a boundary. The Defined Perimeter model surrounds its 8 inch cell-on-cell air cells with 10 inch deep static perimeter tubing along the length of the mattress, a defined edge that helps prevent falls and entrapment while the digital system treats the skin. The control unit is the family's digital 14029XP: four cycle times, comfort settings by patient weight, Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, microprocessing feedback, lock-out, and three diagnostic alarms. The removable 4-way stretch PU cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable.
Features and Benefits
Perimeter and Therapy
- 10 in static perimeter tubing – a defined edge along the mattress length for fall and entrapment prevention
- Alternating pressure – four cycle times (10, 15, 20, 25 minutes) redistribute pressure
- Low air loss – manages heat and moisture at the skin surface
- Static mode – holds the surface still for transfers and care
Mattress Construction
- 20 individual air cells, 8 in deep – each removes with quick disconnects
- Cell-on-cell base – static base cell prevents bottoming out; up to 24 hours of outage protection
- Pillow feature – head stability and comfort
- 4-way stretch PU cover – removable; fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- 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: air pressure, system, power
- Lock-out – settings stay set
- CPR valve – rapid deflation for emergency procedures
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Fit
- Mattress Dimensions: 36 in wide x 80 in long (91.4 x 203.2 cm); 8 in air cells with a 10 in perimeter
- Type: Mattress replacement system (not an overlay)
- Air Cells: 20 individual cells, 8 in deep, cell-on-cell with static base cell, plus 10 in static perimeter tubing
Control Unit (14029XP)
- Type: Digital, microprocessing feedback
- Cycle Times: 10, 15, 20, 25 minutes, plus static mode
- Air Output: 8 L/min
- Alarms: Audio and visual — air pressure, system, power
- Features: Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, lock-out
Capacity and Cover
- Weight Capacity: 450 lb (204.1 kg)
- Cover: Removable 4-way stretch PU — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- HCPCS: E0277
- Warranty: 18 Month Limited
Setting up a care bed? Pair this system with one of our hospital beds with a 36 by 80 inch deck.
Why Choose the Drive Med-Aire Plus Defined Perimeter System
Choose the Defined Perimeter model when fall and entrapment risk sits alongside skin risk: the perimeter tubing gives the patient a boundary the plain system does not, on the same digital platform with the same alarms, cycle times, and caregiver features.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the defined perimeter do?
Static tubing, 10 inches deep, runs along the length of the mattress and forms a defined edge. It helps keep the patient positioned in the bed and is designed to prevent falls and entrapment.
How is this different from the plain Med-Aire Plus 8 in?
Same digital pump, same cell-on-cell platform, same 450 lb capacity — the Defined Perimeter model adds the 10 inch perimeter tubing. It comes in the 36 x 80 in size only.
What happens in a power outage?
The cell-on-cell design keeps a static air base under the patient, preventing bottoming out and providing up to 24 hours of protection. The perimeter tubing is static air as well.
What do the three alarms mean?
Three diagnostic alarms — air pressure, system, and power — alert with sound and light, 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.
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 platform, including this Defined Perimeter system and its digital control unit, with an 18 Month Limited warranty.
