Description
PressureGuard Custom Care Convertible is a powered therapeutic support surface from Span-America for long-term care, acute care and home care settings managing pressure injury risk. It converts between a reactive non-powered surface and powered alternating pressure by adding the control unit, so one surface covers changing acuity.
- Minimized shearing through Geo-Matt surface geometry and Shear Transfer Zones on bi-directional stretch cover
- Minimized risk of falls and bed entrapment through Safety Edge bolster design
- Flexible treatment modalities, including alternating pressure and lateral rotationEasy-to-use ruggedized one-piece quiet control unit with quick connect-to-mattress port
- Head-to-foot air cylinder orientation optimizes pressure redistribution
- Better support in seat area when head of bed is raised
- Geo-Matt segmented top surface enhances skin and tissue integrity
PressureGuard Custom Care Convertible for Long-term care
The PressureGuard Custom Care Convertible is part of the Span-America patient care line sold through MedicalEx for long-term care, acute care and home care settings managing pressure injury risk. Its design converts between a reactive non-powered surface and powered alternating pressure by adding the control unit, so one surface covers changing acuity. This product is offered in 6 configurations, covering 80 x 36 in through 84 x 42 in, each sold exactly as listed. Every configuration carries the manufacturer's own SKU, and the packaging in the listing is the packaging the product ships in. Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress 5 Years Cover 2 Years Control Unit 2 Years Testimonials Nancy Cadwell, Infection Control RN "I LOVE the mattress! I used it on a resident that we were having shearing issues with.
Features and Benefits
Design and Performance
It converts between a reactive non-powered surface and powered alternating pressure by adding the control unit, so one surface covers changing acuity. Selection starts with its 500 lbs rated capacity, matched to the user and the setting.
- Minimized shearing through Geo-Matt surface geometry and Shear Transfer Zones on bi-directional stretch cover
- Minimized risk of falls and bed entrapment through Safety Edge bolster design
- Flexible treatment modalities, including alternating pressure and lateral rotationEasy-to-use ruggedized one-piece quiet control unit with quick connect-to-mattress port
Fit and Configuration
Configurations are the manufacturer's own for this family, from 80 x 36 in to 84 x 42 in, listed in full so the right build is chosen the first time. Packaging follows the listing exactly, with no substitutions.
- 6 configurations: 80 x 36 in, Mattress, Press Guard Custom Care 84"X36", 75 x 36 in, 48 x 80 in, 80 x 42 in, 84 x 42 in
- Sold as listed, in the manufacturer's packaging
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Product Type, Powered Therapeutic Support Surface
- Brand, Span-America
- Manufacturer, Span-America Medical Systems, a Savaria Patient Care company
- Sizes, 80 x 36 in, Mattress, Press Guard Custom Care 84"X36", 75 x 36 in, 48 x 80 in, 80 x 42 in, 84 x 42 in
- Weight Capacity, 500 lbs
- SKUs, CJ803629, CJ843629, CJ753629, 39303, 26130, 95724
- Sold As, EA/1
- Warranty, Mattress 5 Years Cover 2 Years Control Unit 2 Years Testimonials Nancy Cadwell, Infection Control RN "I LOVE the mattress! I used it on a resident that we were having shearing issues with
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Why Choose the PressureGuard Custom Care Convertible?
Care teams get a manufacturer-backed support surface here, with the family's own configuration range for the setting it will work in, starting from 80 x 36 in. It is offered in 6 configurations, from 80 x 36 in to 84 x 42 in, so the setting it will work in can be matched without forcing a fit.
- Therapy plus stability – powered therapy with an edge that stays firm for transfers – residents get treatment without giving up safe bed exits (80 x 36 in to 84 x 42 in)
- Cover built for real disinfection – the LifeSpan cover resists bleach breakdown – the surface survives facility cleaning protocols longer (6 configurations here)
- One surface across acuity – configurations cover alternating, rotation and reactive care – facilities standardize on one family across units (sold as EA/1, first SKU CJ803629, 6 configurations)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this surface manage pressure?
This surface converts between a reactive non-powered surface and powered alternating pressure by adding the control unit, so one surface covers changing acuity. The powered system cycles loading so no single area carries pressure continuously across its 6 configurations, and the top surface limits shear while the system runs.
What is included with the mattress?
The mattress is supplied as listed for the selected configuration, starting with 80 x 36 in. Configurations noted as mattress only are the surface without a control unit, and configurations noted with a control unit include the pump for powered therapy, across the 6 configurations offered here.
What sizes or configurations are available?
It is offered in 6 configurations: 80 x 36 in, Mattress, Press Guard Custom Care 84"X36", 75 x 36 in, 48 x 80 in, 80 x 42 in, 84 x 42 in. Each configuration is sold as listed, and the price shown is for the configuration selected.
How is this product packaged?
The 80 x 36 in configuration (SKU CJ803629) is sold as EA/1, and every configuration here carries its own listed packaging. The price applies to the package as listed, and the packaging is not split or repacked.
What is the weight capacity?
The manufacturer rates this support surface at 500 lbs, across the 80 x 36 in to 84 x 42 in configurations. Working within the 500 lbs rating is part of using this support surface as the manufacturer designed it.
What warranty covers this product?
Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress 5 Years Cover 2 Years Control Unit 2 Years Testimonials Nancy Cadwell, Infection Control RN "I LOVE the mattress! I used it on a resident that we were having shearing issues with. Warranty service runs through the manufacturer, with the purchase record identifying the unit.
Who should I contact with questions before ordering?
Contact MedicalEx with the configuration or SKU you are considering and the setting it will be used in. We can confirm the configuration details against the manufacturer's presentation before the order is placed.
