Description
The Assure uses a foam base built into the mattress. That is the practical difference from an overlay placed on another mattress and from an all-air replacement.
Who should consider it?
- Drive labels the 14530 for the prevention, treatment and healing of pressure ulcers; that is the maker's stated use, not an individual outcome promise.
- A nurse, doctor or therapist should decide whether its alternating, static and low air loss functions match the person's care plan.
- The 350 lb rating also needs to fit the person and bed.
How does it work?
Seventeen five-inch cells sit on a three-inch foam base.
The pump alternates pressure every 10 minutes or can hold a static setting; it also supplies low air loss.
The compressor has adjustable weight settings, a 10-minute alternating cycle, a static selection and audible and visual low-pressure warnings.
What should you measure before ordering?
- The listed size is 36 x 80 x 8 inches; one maker table gives 35 inches wide, so have the actual width confirmed for a close-fitting deck.
- Have the actual width confirmed before ordering for a close-fitting deck.
- Health Canada advises checking mattress dimensions and compressed air edges with the frame and rails.
- Our home assessment can measure the deck and rail arrangement.
- Weight capacity: 350 lbs (159 kg)
What should you compare?
- The Med-Aire 5 is an overlay that needs a separate base mattress.
- The Med-Aire 14027 is an eight-inch full replacement with air cells rather than Assure's three-inch foam base.
See medical mattresses for other styles.
Once a mattress touches skin or is used, it cannot be returned under our return policy.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when power is lost?
The foam base remains beneath the air cells, but powered alternation and low air loss stop. The caregiver should follow the supplied instructions and the person's clinical outage plan.
Does Assure need another mattress underneath?
No. The 14530 has its own three-inch foam base below the five-inch air section. It is a full mattress replacement.
What modes does the control unit provide?
The 14530 alternates on a 10-minute cycle and can be set to static mode. The compressor also provides low air loss and adjustable weight settings.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
The cover is removable quilted nylon, and the warranty is one year limited. Follow the maker's cover-care directions and check hoses after reassembly. Warranty terms are in the Warranty tab.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 350 lbs (159 kg)
- Construction
- 17 five-inch cells over a three-inch foam base
- Cover
- Removable quilted fluid-resistant nylon
- Therapy modes
- Alternating pressure, static and low air loss
- Cycle time
- 10 minutes
- Alarms
- Audible and visual low pressure
- CPR release
- Rapid deflation valve
- Airflow
- 8 L/min pump
- Power failure protection
- Three-inch foam base remains beneath cells
- Mattress width
- 36" (91 cm)
- Mattress length
- 80" (203 cm)
- Mattress height
- 8" (20 cm)
- Warranty
- 1 year limited
- Product type
- Alternating pressure and low air loss mattress
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
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 Assure 5 inch air over 3 inch foam base mattress system (14530) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase, for the original consumer purchaser.
- Mattress, foam base and pump: 1 year limited.
- 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.
Compare similar products
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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.
