Proactive Medical Protekt Foam Coccyx Cushion with High-Density Polyurethane and Fluid-Resistant Nylon Cover

Protekt Foam Coccyx Cushion: Clinical-Grade Tailbone Pressure Offloading and High-Resiliency Seating Support

The Proactive Medical Protekt® Foam Coccyx Cushion delivers an exceptional clinical solution engineered for the prevention, management, and treatment of pressure injuries and tailbone discomfort. Optimized for hospital wheel chairs, long-term care facilities, and homecare seating, this specialized therapeutic cushion features a precise anatomical cut-out configuration. By completely removing direct contact between the user’s coccyx bone and the seating surface, it eliminates targeted friction and localized pressure spikes, making it an essential tool for patients suffering from pressure-related skin breakdown, tailbone trauma, or extended periods of sitting.

Every cushion is constructed using premium, medical-grade, high-density polyurethane foam that provides superior shape retention and continuous structural support. Unlike low-grade retail alternatives, this high-resilient core actively conforms to individual patient contours, delivering optimal immersion while efficiently redistributing body weight across the entire seating surface. This uniform weight tracking minimizes capillary occlusion and improves tissue perfusion under the ischial tuberosities, dramatically decreasing the risk of skin shearing and pressure sore colonization during prolonged periods of immobility.

Patient safety and strict facility hygiene protocols are integrated into the cushion's cover architecture. Enclosed in a specialized, multi-stretch nylon cover, the cushion provides a highly comfortable, breathable, and low-shear user interface. The fabric is completely fluid-resistant to protect the inner foam core from incontinence or accidental spills, and it can be easily removed for machine washing or wiped clean with facility disinfectants. Completed with integrated safety strap buckles to eliminate dangerous cushion slippage or migration during patient transfers, the Protekt® Coccyx Cushion represents a durable, low-maintenance asset for professional healthcare networks.

Key Benefits:

• Anatomical Coccyx Cut-Out: Features a specialized rear cavity that eliminates direct surface contact with the tailbone to provide instant pressure relief and pain reduction.
• High-Resilient Polyurethane Core: Engineered with robust, high-density polyurethane foam that delivers elite pressure redistribution and resists flattening out under long-term use.
• Fluid-Resistant Stretch Cover: Outfitted with a premium stretch nylon cover that repels fluids, prevents inner core contamination, and manages skin microclimates via breathable properties.
• Integrated Safety Buckles: Heavy-duty rear safety straps with integrated locking buckles keep the cushion firmly anchored to the chair frame, eliminating slippage during patient positioning.
• Versatile Sizing Footprint: Available across multiple structural widths and profile thicknesses to seamlessly accommodate standard, bariatric, and custom rehabilitation configurations.
• Sanitization-Ready Lifecycle: The breathable outer nylon cover is fully removable and treated to handle frequent mechanical laundering and aggressive medical-grade wipe-downs.

Specifications:

• Width Profile Selections: 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", or 30"
• Depth Profile Selections: 16", 18", or 20" (Depending on selected model profile)
• Cushion Thickness Options: Available in 2" Low-Profile, 3" Standard-Support, or 4" Deep-Immersion thicknesses
• Standard Weight Capacity (16"-20" Widths): 250 lbs. maximum secure safe working load
• Bariatric Weight Capacity (22"-30" Widths): Supports 500+ lbs. for high-capacity bariatric deployment
• Core Structural Material: High-density, high-resilient medical-grade polyurethane foam
• Cover Material Composition: Fluid-resistant, vapor-permeable multi-stretch black nylon fabric
• Anchor Mechanism: Heavy-duty adjustable straps fitted with mechanical safety snap-lock buckles
• Product Base Weight: 1.75 lbs. and up (Varies based on size and thickness selections)
• Product Type Category: General Use / Pressure Redistribution Support Surface
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty covering core structural defects and cover craftsmanship