Description
The Titanium is Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare's gel and foam wheelchair seat cushion, which the maker places under skin protection and positioning. High-density foam carries a dual chamber gel bladder, the middle contour acts as a built-in leg abductor, and the cover is a fluid resistant stretch top.
This page is 18 in by 18 in, 3.5 in high, item FPT-1818. See our gel cushions, foam cushions and wheelchair cushions pages, or the Drive brand.
Who is it for?
- For a wheelchair user who needs positioning as well as a softer seat.
- The right cushion is chosen in a seating assessment by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
- For a flat pad a foam cushion costs less, and a deeper contour is a different cushion.
Which size fits?
- Measure the seat pan: the width should match the seat width, the depth the seat depth.
- Drive builds it in 16 x 16, 18 x 16, 18 x 18, 20 x 18 and 22 x 18 in, all 3.5 in high.
- No custom sizes or colour choices; ask us about the other sizes.
How is it built?
- Foam with a dual chamber gel bladder; Drive's words are that the bladder "encourages proper patient posture through immersion".
- The middle contour is a built-in leg abductor; the non-skid bottom holds the cushion.
- Drive rates it to 275 lb up to the 20 in widths and states it meets California Technical Bulletin 117.
Funding and returns
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Drive places the gel bladder with the cushion, so we show you which way round it goes at handover. Cushions are hygienic items: once used, or in contact with the skin, they cannot be returned, so check the size first. See our return policy.
What does the maker's warranty cover?
Drive gives the cushion a one year limited warranty. Send us the invoice and we handle the claim with the maker.
How does it compare?
| Cushion | Build | Contour |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium, this page | Foam with a gel bladder | Middle rise |
| Drive Balanced Aire | Adjustable air cells | Flat |
| J2 Series | Foam with a fluid pad | Deep |
The Balanced Aire is Drive's adjustable air cushion, and the J2 Series is the deeper build, a foam cushion with a fluid pad.
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit my wheelchair?
It suits a seat pan 18 in by 18 in. The same cushion comes in four other sizes, and we can quote the one you need.
Does it need a pump?
No. It is foam and gel with nothing to inflate.
How do I clean the cover?
Drive prints no washing instruction for it. The stretch top is a fluid resistant fabric and the base is non-skid.
How is it different from a foam cushion?
It adds a dual chamber gel bladder and a middle contour between the thighs, which Drive places under skin protection and positioning.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 275 lb (125 kg) up to the 20 in widths; the maker lists 500 lb (227 kg) for the 22 in width
- Seat width
- 18 in (45.7 cm), the width of the size this page sells
- Seat depth
- 18 in (45.7 cm), the depth of the size this page sells
- Cushion height
- 3.5 in (8.9 cm), the maker's height for every size in the family
- Sizes
- The maker builds 16 x 16, 18 x 16, 18 x 18, 20 x 18 and 22 x 18 in; this page sells 18 x 18 in
- Construction
- High-resilience high-density foam with a dual chamber gel bladder; the middle contour acts as a built-in leg abductor
- Cover
- Fluid resistant low-shear stretch top over a non-skid bottom
- Item number
- FPT-1818, the 18 in by 18 in size, UPC 50822383576683
- Manufacturer
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- Warranty
- 1 year limited, the maker's stated warranty on the cushion; no component split is published
- Product type
- Foam and gel wheelchair seat cushion, high-density foam with a dual chamber gel bladder
- Use category
- Skin protection and positioning, the maker's own category for the cushion
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
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
Lifetime on frame, 2 years on backs and cushions, 1 year on parts. Warranty is non-transferable.
Read the warranty and service policy for the full terms.
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.
