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Amara™ Component Based Therapeutic Wheelchair Cushions
Amara™ component based therapeutic wheelchair cushions provide the pressure redistribution qualities, flexibility, positioning and support that the most discriminating rehabilitation specialist requires. Blue Chip Medical develops innovative therapeutic sleep surfaces, specialty seating systems and accessories. Our latest innovation, Amara™, a series of stocked and customized wheelchair cushions, offer unique flexibility in selecting the appropriate cushion and allows the specialist to streamline their cushion choice into one product line.
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| Amara™ therapeutic wheelchair cushions allows the rehabilitation specialist to create the optimum seating environment to properly position a patient, redistribute pressure and prevent skin breakdown. The unique molded design, with slight abductor pommel, stabilizes the hips and keeps the patient in proper mid-line alignment. The low profile, lightweight design allows for ease of transfers and foot propelling. |  |
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COMPONENTS – Positioning Bases in Conjunction with Pressure Redistribution Inserts
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Amara™ is a component based therapeutic wheelchair cushion system which offers a variety of positioning bases in conjunction with a selection of pressure redistribution inserts. Amara’s innovative deep well design is incorporated into the cushion’s high density Medflex™ or Viscotec™ visco elastic foam base under the ischials and coccyx. The rehabilitation specialists choice of pressure redistribution Viscotec™ visco elastic foam, Soft-Flo™ viscous gel, Gel-Flex™ solid gel or Dynamic Air Cell inserts, redistribute pressure and reduce shearing forces. Amara™ allows customized prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
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BASE COMPONENTS
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Medflex™ Foam Base High density Medflex™ molded foam with positioning contour and slight abductor pommel |
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Viscotec™ Visco Elastic Foam BaseViscotec™ visco-elastic molded foam with positioning contour and slight abductor pommel |
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Our unique combination of Viscotec™ Memory Foam and Med-Flex™ VPF™ Foam provides the ultimate in pressure redistribution and patient comfort. Our body temperature reactive Viscotec® memory foam wheelchair cushion conforms to the patients body dimension, providing exceptional therapeutic cushioning and support. The selected foam combination reacts to body weight displacement across the entire surface. Height retention loss is eliminated, offering effective clinical outcomes combined with patient comfort.
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INSERTS
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Soft-Flo™ Gel Insert Dual chamber lightweight viscous gel bladder comprising of 2.5 inches of Soft-Flo™, which allows for immersion of the ischials, sacral, coccyx areas without the additional force that can be caused by certain liquid gel modalities. |
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Gel-Flex™ Insert in Molded Viscotec® Foam Dual layer Gel-Flex™ and Viscotec™ visco elastic foam bladder combination, combines two excellent modalities of addressing pressure redistribution. This results in a superior therapeutic skin protection surface for all individuals including bariatric patients.Gel-Flex™ does not bottom out, leak or evaporate. |
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Viscotec® Visco Elastic Foam Insert Viscotec™ allows for a cost effective means to help in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The qualities of Viscotec™ allows the ischials and coccyx to receive proper pressure redistribution and support. |
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Solid Seat Insert High grade wood solid seat insert helps eliminate the sagging effect and hammocking of most wheelchair sling seats. Insert enhances patient’s posture and safety. |
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COVER
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Vyvex-III™ multi-directional stretch fabric wicks moisture away from patient’s skin. The removable zippered cover is low shear, washable, anti-microbial, fluid resistant and fire retardant. The cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. The bottom cover is a non-skid material which helps to prevent the cushion from shifting. For added safety we have included an adjustable safety strap on the back of every cushion so it may be properly attached to the wheelchair.
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CUSHIONS
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Amara™ 100 General Use Therapeutic Foam Wheelchair Cushion Patients with low to moderate risk of skin breakdown and who require minimal postural support |
• High density Medflex™ molded foam • Positioning contour with slight abductor …pommel • Lightweight • Vyvex-III™ non-shear incontinent top …cover • Non-skid vinyl bottom cover • Cover is fluid proof and anti-microbial • Cushion is fire retardant and meets Cal. …Tech. #117 • Low profile design allows for ease of …transfers and foot propelling • 12 month warranty |
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MODEL AMR-100
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AMARA™ General Purpose Therapeutic Foam Wheelchair Cushion |
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Zippered Top Cover:
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Vyvex-III™ – Urethane coated, multi-stretch, low shear, moisture/vapor permeable, fluid & stain proof. Cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. |
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Bottom Cover
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Non-skid Vinyl |
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Weight Capacity
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Supports 300 lbs. – Bariatric up to 800 lbs. |
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WARRANTY
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Cushion:
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12 Month Limited |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model AMR-100-1616
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16” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-1816
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18” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-1618
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16” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-1818
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18” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-1820
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18” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2016
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20” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2018
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20” x 18” x 3” |
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BARIATRIC
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Model AMR-100-2218
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22” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2220
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22” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2418
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2420
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2620
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26” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-2820
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28” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-100-3020
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30” x 20” x 3”
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PDAC APPROVED
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Medicare Code E2601
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22″ or Less |
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Medicare Code E2602
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22″ or Greater |
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Amara™ 250 Skin Protection & Positioning Patients with moderate to high risk of skin breakdown and who require moderate postural support |
• Dual-Zone Viscotec™ visco-elastic molded …foam • Positioning contour with slight abductor …pommel • Lightweight • Ideal therapy for prevention and/or …treatment of pressure sores. • Viscotec™ visco elastic foams conforms to …bony prominences to provide proper …pressure redistribution • Vyvex-III™ non-shear incontinent top …cover • Non-skid vinyl bottom cover • Cover is fluid proof and anti-microbial • Cushion is fire retardant and meets Cal. …Tech. #117 • Low profile design allows for ease of …transfers and foot propelling • 18 month warranty |
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MODEL AMR-250
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AMARA™ Skin Protection and Positioning Therapeutic Foam Wheelchair Cushion |
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Zippered Top Cover:
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VyvexIII™ – Urethane coated, multi-stretch, low shear, moisture/vapor permeable, fluid & stain proof. Cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. |
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Bottom Cover
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Non-skid Vinyl |
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Weight Capacity
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Supports 300 lbs. |
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WARRANTY
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Cushion:
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18 Month Limited |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model AMR-250-1616
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16” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-1816
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18” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-1618
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16” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-1818
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18” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-1820
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18” x 20 ” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-2016
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20” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-250-2018
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20” x 18” x 3” |
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PDAC APPROVED
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Medicare Code E2607
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22″ or Less |
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Amara™ 300 Skin Protection For patients with moderate to high risk of skin breakdown and who require minimal postural support |
• High density Medflex™ foam base construction combined with a molded Viscotec™ visco elastic foam insert creates an excellent skin protection environment • Lightweight • Molded foam • Positioning contour and slight abductor pommel • Ideal therapy for prevention and/or treatment of pressure sores. • Vyvex-III™ non-shear incontinent top cover • Non-skid vinyl bottom cover • Cushion is fire retardant and meets Cal. Tech. #117 • Low profile design allows for ease of transfers and foot propelling • 18 month warranty |
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Med-Flex™ Base with Viscotec™ Insert |
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MODEL AMR-300
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AMARA™ Skin Protection Therapeutic Foam Wheelchair Cushion |
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Zippered Top Cover:
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Vyvex-III™ – Urethane coated, multi-stretch, low shear, moisture/vapor permeable, fluid & stain proof. Cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. |
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Bottom Cover
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Non-skid Vinyl |
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Weight Capacity
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Supports 300 lbs. – Bariatric up to 800 lbs. |
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WARRANTY
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Cushion:
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18 Month Limited |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model AMR-300-1616
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16” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-1816
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18” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-1618
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16” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-1818
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18” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-1820
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18” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2016
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20” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2018
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20” x 18” x 3” |
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BARIATRIC
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Model AMR-300-2218
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22” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2220
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22” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2418
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2420
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2620
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26” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-2820
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28” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-300-3020
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30” x 20” x 3”
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PDAC APPROVED
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Medicare Code E2603
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22″ or Less |
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Medicare Code E2604
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22″ or Greater |
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Amara™ 400 Skin Protection and Positioning Patients with moderate to high risk of skin breakdown who require significant postural support |
• High density Medflex™ foam base …construction combined with a molded …Viscotec™ and Gel-Flex™ solid gel insert …creates maximum therapeutic benefit • Molded foam with positioning contour …with slight abductor pommel • Lightweight • Superior therapy for prevention and/or …treatment of pressure sores. • Vyvex-III™ non-shear incontinent top …cover • Cover is fluid proof and anti-microbial • Non-skid vinyl bottom cover • Cushion is fire retardant and meets Cal. …Tech. #117 • Low profile design allows for ease of …transfers and foot propelling • Pressure redistributing solid gel and visco …foam conforms to bony prominences • 18 month warranty |
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Viscotec™ Base with Gel-Flex™ Solid Gel with molded Viscotec™ Insert |
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MODEL AMR-400
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AMARA™ Skin Protection & Positioning Therapeutic Foam & Gel Wheelchair Cushion |
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Zippered Top Cover:
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Vyvex-III™ – Urethane coated, multi-stretch, low shear, moisture/vapor permeable, fluid & stain proof. Cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. |
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Bottom Cover
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Non-skid Vinyl |
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Weight Capacity
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Supports 300 lbs. – Bariatric up to 800 lbs. |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model AMR-400-1616
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16” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-1816
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18” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-1618
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16” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-1818
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18” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-1820
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18” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2016
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20” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2018
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20” x 18” x 3” |
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BARIAtrIC
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Model AMR-400-2218
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22” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2220
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22” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2418
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2420
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24” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2620
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26” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-2820
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28” x 20” x 3” |
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Model AMR-400-3020
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30” x 20” x 3”
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WARRANTY
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Cushion:
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18 Month Limited |
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PDAC APPROVED
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Medicare Code E2607
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22″ or Less |
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Medicare Code E2608
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22″ or Greater |
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Amara™ 450 Skin Protection and Positioning Patients with moderate to high risk of skin breakdown who require significant postural support |
• High density Medflex™ foam base …construction • Pressure redistribution lightweight .. Soft-Flo™ gel • Molded foam base construction • Positioning contour with slight abductor …pommel • Lightweight • Ideal therapy for prevention and/or …treatment of pressure sores. • Vyvex-III™ non-shear incontinent top …cover • Cover is fluid proof and anti-microbial • Non-skid vinyl bottom cover • Cushion is fire retardant and meets Cal. …Tech. #117 • Low profile design allows for ease of …transfers and foot propelling • 18 month warranty |
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Viscotec™ Base with Soft-Flo™ Viscous Gel Insert |
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MODEL AMR-450
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AMARA™ Skin Protection & Positioning Therapeutic Foam & Gel Wheelchair Cushion |
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Zippered Top Cover:
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Vyvex-III™ – Urethane coated, multi-stretch, low shear, moisture/vapor permeable, fluid & stain proof. Cover is anti-microbial and meets California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire-retardancy. |
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Bottom Cover
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Non-skid Vinyl |
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Weight Capacity
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Supports 300 lbs. |
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WARRANTY
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Cushion:
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18 Month Limited |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model AMR-450-1616
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16” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-1816
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18” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-1618
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16” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-1818
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18” x 18” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-1820
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18” x 20 ” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-2016
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20” x 16” x 3” |
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Model AMR-450-2018
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20” x 18” x 3” |
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PDAC APPROVED
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Medicare Code E2607
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22″ or Less |
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Medicare Code E2608
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22″ or Greater |
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COMPONENTS
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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BASES
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Model HDPC-200
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Med-Flex™ Cavity |
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Model VTCC-300
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Viscotec™ Cavity |
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INSERTS
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Model ISP-100
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High Density Polyurethane |
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Model ISV-300
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Viscotec™ |
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Model ISVTG-400
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Viscotec™ with Gel-Flex™ |
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Model ISSF-450
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Soft-Flo™ Gel |
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Model ISDAC-450
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Dynamic Air Cell |
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Model SSI-600
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Solid Seat Insert
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REHABILITATION EVALUATION KIT
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Amara™ REK Rehabilitation Evauation Kit
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Amara™ offers multiple foam bases and inserts. Blue Chip Medical has created an evaluation kit called the Amara™ REK. This kit is made up of all the base components and insert available in the Amara™ line. It allows you to have at your finger tips a wide array of options for your patient. The therapist can utilize our unique bases and insert components, creating the perfect seating surface for their patient. Amara™ offers the most complete and user friendly wheelchair seating line available today for addressing the individual’s need for positioning, comfort, support, as well as skin protection. The Amara REK-600 includes: 1 – 18″ x 16″ Amara™ 100 1 – 18″ x 18″ Visco Contoured Cavity 1 – 18″ x 16″ Visco Contoured Cavity 1 – Viscotec™ Insert 1 – Viscotec™ and Gel-Flex™ 1 – Soft-Flo™ Gel Insert 1 – Solid Seat Insert 1 – Carry Bag * Kit can be ordered with different size bases |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Model REK-600
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All items listed in the text above |
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