Description
The Invacare Matrx Elite Backrest is Motion Concepts' rigid positioning back with a 3 in (76 mm) contour, foam padding and a removable Meshtex cover.
What does it do and how does it work?
- Shell: a moulded 3 in contour, 4 in (102 mm) overall, that follows the trunk lightly; side support comes from separate laterals.
- Foam: standard foam, or the SuperSoft upgrade of 1 in soft foam over 1 in firm HR foam.
- Cover: Meshtex as standard, with a wipeable slip cover available.
- Hardware: Easy Set quick release fits 3/4 in (19 mm), 7/8 in (22 mm) and 1 in (25 mm) canes, adjusts 2 in (51 mm) of depth and 40 degrees of angle, plus height and rotation, and sets with the user seated.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
- Standard positioning: for a rigid, lightly contoured back that positions the trunk without a deep shell.
- Side support: fixed or swing-away laterals are added when the trunk needs lateral control.
- Assessment first: an occupational therapist or physiotherapist chooses the back, its size and its settings.
Will it fit?
- Widths: 12 to 20 in (305 to 508 mm); the 12 and 13 in widths are being phased out, so the standard range starts at 14 in.
- Lengths: 10 to 20 in (254 to 508 mm) in 2 in steps.
- Model codes: PBE plus the width and length, for example PBE1618.
- Chair fit: each back fits chairs from its own width up to 1 in wider; Standard and Long pins are included, and Extended pins reach 2 in wider.
- Headrest: backs 14 in and wider by 14 in and longer are pre-drilled and include the adapter plate.
- Capacity: 300 lb (136 kg); the back weighs from 1.7 lb (0.8 kg).
Using it day to day
- Fixed laterals: standard or offset, left or right, installed inside the shell so they do not change the depth or angle range.
- Swing-away laterals: with a lock and release latch, for side transfers.
- Warranty: 2 years on the back; the removable outer cover is excluded.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- SuperSoft: not available on 14 in long backs, which are ordered as the Elite TR.
- Laterals: ordered separately; the standard fixed laterals do not fit the 12 or 13 in wide backs, which take Mini Fixed Laterals.
- Contour: 3 in only; for a deeper shell, choose the Elite Deep.
- Accessories: a Privacy Flap for 12 to 24 in backs and the Chest Harness Interface Kit are available.
Which version should I choose?
- Size: width and length from the PBE grid.
- Laterals and foam: fixed, offset, swing-away or Mini Fixed; standard or SuperSoft foam.
How does it compare?
The Matrx Elite Deep has a 6 in contour, and the Matrx E2 is a newer 3 in shell. See all wheelchair backrests.
Frequently asked questions
When is the headrest adapter plate included?
On backs 14 in and wider by 14 in and longer; smaller backs are not pre-drilled for it.
What is SuperSoft foam?
An optional upgrade of 1 in soft foam over 1 in firm HR foam; it is not available on 14 in long backs.
How is it different from the Elite TR?
The Elite TR covers the taller lengths and carries SuperSoft foam as standard.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 300 lbs (136 kg)
- Product weight
- 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) and up
- Sizes
- Model PBE plus width and length, from PBE1210 to PBE2020; widths 12" to 20" by lengths 10" to 20"
- Construction
- Moulded 3" contoured shell with foam; the SuperSoft foam option, 1" soft over 1" firm HR foam, is not available on 14" long backs
- Cover
- Meshtex fabric standard; a wipeable slip cover and an extra Meshtex cover are available
- Cover care
- A wipeable slip cover is available and removes for cleaning; an extra Meshtex cover can be ordered
- Adjustments
- Easy Set hardware adjusts depth 2" (51 mm) in front of or behind the canes, 40 degree angle, height and rotation; set with the user seated
- Back width
- 12" to 20" (305 to 508 mm); the 12" and 13" paediatric widths are being phased out, so 14" to 20" is the standard range
- Back height
- 10" to 20" (254 to 508 mm) in 2" steps; the 12" and 13" wide backs are built to 18" only
- Contour depth
- 3" (76 mm); overall shell depth 4" (102 mm)
- Lateral support
- Fixed laterals (standard or offset, left or right) and swing-away laterals with a lock and release latch; installed inside the shell and ordered separately
- Mounting hardware
- Easy Set (PBMH) quick release hardware standard, fitting 3/4", 7/8" and 1" back canes; Standard and Long pins included, Extended pins sold separately
- Fits wheelchair widths
- Each back fits chairs from its own width up to 1" wider, so a 16" back fits 16" to 17" chairs; Extended pins reach up to 2" wider
- Warranty
- 2 year limited warranty on the back for the original purchaser; the removable outer cover is excluded; claims go through the selling dealer
- Product type
- Rigid wheelchair back: a moulded 3" contoured shell with foam and a removable Meshtex cover
- Use category
- Positioning back support; the maker lists the Elite Back as its standard positioning back
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
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Delivery and service
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Warranty
Mobility store warranty terms
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1 year on parts.
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