Excellent quality mattress for medical use. It’s easy to clean, and the air pump is reliable. My father feels much more comfortable now.
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Description
Drive item 14027 is the Med-Aire 8 alternating pressure and low air loss mattress system: a powered full mattress replacement, 36 x 80 x 8 in (91 x 203 x 20 cm), with its control unit.
Who is it for?
- Drive labels it for the prevention, treatment and healing of pressure injuries through alternating pressure, low air loss and microclimate control.
- That is Drive's intended use, not a promised result; a nurse, doctor or therapist should assess the person and choose the surface.
- It is not the five-inch Med-Aire 5 overlay or the digital Med-Aire Plus.
How does it work?
- Twenty removable 8 in air cells, with a pillow feature for head stability.
- The control unit alternates on a 10-minute cycle and has a static setting and adjustable weight settings.
- An audible and visual alarm sounds when pressure is low.
- The CPR valve deflates the surface quickly, and the tubing releases with an EZ Lock connector.
- The removable nylon stretch cover is fluid-resistant, low shear and vapour permeable.
Will it fit?
- The mattress is rated 350 lbs (159 kg); the lower of that and the bed's safe working load applies.
- The 8 in (20 cm) height sets transfer height and rail gaps. Health Canada advises gaps under 120 mm (4 3/4 in) in zones 1 to 3 and 60 mm (2 3/8 in) in zone 4, and warns that air surfaces compress and can widen the space. Check the gap at the bed rails after inflation.
- A home assessment can measure the deck first.
What happens in a power cut?
- Alternation and low air loss stop without electricity; the cells hold some air but there is no powered therapy.
- Follow the supplied manual and the care plan; no battery is listed for the control unit.
Care and warranty
- Wipe the cover; the cells can be removed and replaced, and the mattress-only code is 14027M.
- Warranty: 12 months on the control unit and mattress; see the Warranty tab.
How does it compare?
The Med-Aire 5 is a five-inch overlay that sits on an existing mattress. The Med-Aire Plus 14029 uses a digital controller and cell-on-cell construction. See low air loss mattresses for the powered range.
Frequently asked questions
Is 14027 an overlay?
No. It is an eight-inch mattress replacement. Remove the old mattress and place this on a matching 36 x 80 in deck.
Does the package include a pump?
Yes. The 14027 system includes its control unit; the bed frame is separate.
Are the cells replaceable?
Yes. The 20 cells pull out and can be replaced, and 14027M is the mattress-only code.
Funding may help: see who may help pay. A used mattress cannot be returned under our return policy.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 350 lbs (159 kg)
- Construction
- 20 removable 8" air cells with a pillow feature
- Cover
- Removable nylon stretch, fluid resistant, low shear, vapour permeable
- Therapy modes
- Alternating pressure, low air loss, static
- Cycle time
- 10 minutes
- Comfort settings
- Adjustable patient weight settings
- Alarms
- Audible and visual low pressure
- CPR release
- Rapid deflation valve; EZ Lock quick-release tubing
- Mattress width
- 36" (91 cm)
- Mattress length
- 80" (203 cm)
- Mattress height
- 8" (20 cm)
- Warranty
- 12 months control unit and mattress
- Product type
- Powered mattress replacement
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
- Brochure Drive Med-Aire 8 14027 product sheet
- User Manual Drive Med-Aire 8 14027 user manual
- Parts Manual Drive Med-Aire 8 14027 parts diagram
- Other Med Aire 8 Inch Alternating Pressure Mattress System 14027 product sheet
- Other Med Aire 8 Inch Alternating Pressure Mattress System 14027 clinical information
- All forms and documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Drive Medical warrants the Med-Aire 8 alternating pressure mattress system (14027) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the original consumer purchaser.
- Control unit: 12 months.
- Mattress: 12 months.
- Excludes failure from owner misuse or negligence, and normal wear and tear.
- Non-durable parts that wear with use and need periodic replacement are not covered.
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Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.










