Proactive Medical Protekt® Basic | Low-Shear Antimicrobial Replacement Stretcher Pad

Proactive Protekt Basic Stretcher Pad: Advanced Shear Reduction and Fluid Control for Emergency and Institutional Transport Systems

The Proactive Medical Protekt® Basic Stretcher Pad is a commercial-grade, high-performance replacement support surface engineered to meet the punishing demands of emergency rooms, outpatient surgical centers, and ambulatory transport fleets. Standard or aging stretcher pads frequently suffer from cover punctures, structural sagging, and fluid ingress, creating cross-contamination liabilities and exposing patients to severe friction and tissue shearing. The Protekt Basic resolves these operational vulnerabilities by combining a resilient core with a multi-directional stretch cover that significantly reduces mechanical friction and lateral shear forces during high-frequency patient transitions.

Biosecurity and structural integrity are meticulously prioritized through integrated material technologies. Each pad is wrapped in a medical-grade, highly breathable stretch cover that features comprehensive antimicrobial, anti-static, and non-allergenic properties. To combat fluid contamination and protect the core foam matrix from corrosive bodily fluids or industrial sanitizers, the pad utilizes Proactive’s proprietary Fluid Protection Zipper Guard (FPZG™). This design ensures strict infection control compliance, facilitates rapid chemical wipe-downs between patient admissions, and drastically minimizes capital replacement cycles for facility procurement officers.

Operational stability and multi-vendor compatibility are central to the Protekt Basic architecture. The under-chassis surface features a specialized non-skid bottom reinforced with heavy-duty Velcro closure strips, ensuring the pad remains completely anchored to the gurney deck during aggressive lateral transfers or steep Trendelenburg adjustments. Fully certified to CA 117 fire safety standards, this versatile medical asset can be custom-tailored to replicate the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dimensions of almost all major stretcher brands, with one-, two-, or three-section articulations and optional tapered corners available to optimize medical fleet uniformity.

Key Benefits:

• Low-Shear Material Interface: Incorporates a specialized, multi-directional stretch top cover that eliminates friction and skin shearing during rapid repositioning workflows.
• Fluid Protection Zipper Guard (FPZG™): Engineered with a protective fabric shield over the zipper line to seal out liquid infiltration and safeguard the core foam matrix from cross-contamination.
• Antimicrobial & Anti-Static Cover: Impregnated with advanced hygienic agents that actively inhibit bacterial colonies and control static discharge within oxygen-rich clinical zones.
• Non-Skid Velcro Stabilization: Employs an abrasive under-layer coupled with premium hook-and-loop strips to lock the pad firmly onto the metal frame during high-velocity patient maneuvers.
• Flexible OEM Customization: Available in bespoke configurations to match the technical specifications of top medical manufacturers, including variable section cuts and tapered corner profiles.
• Stain & Abrasion Resistant: Fabricated using industrial-tensile materials that resist chemical staining, puncture paths, and superficial tears from heavy facility utilization.

Specifications:

• Thickness & Load Capacity Scale:
  • 2-Inch Profile: Supports safe working loads up to 250 lbs
  • 3-Inch & 4-Inch Profiles: Supports safe working loads up to 300 lbs
  • 5-Inch Profile: Heavy-duty configuration supporting safe working loads up to 350 lbs
• Dimensional Envelopes: Widths from 20" to 30" | Lengths from 60" to 90" (Fully customizable)
• Section Divisions: Available in 1-Section, 2-Section, or 3-Section articulated patterns
• Corner Variations: Standard square-edge or dual-tapered corner designs
• Fire Safety Certifications: Certified compliant under California Technical Bulletin 117 (CA 117)
• Upholstery Properties: Breathable stretch polyurethane fabric; non-allergenic, anti-static, antimicrobial
• Warranty: Manufacturer 1-Year Limited Parts and Material Warranty