{"product_id":"proactive-medical-protekt-wedge-rail-guards","title":"Proactive Medical Protekt Wedge Rail Guards","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtekt® Wedge Rail Guards: Dual-Action Entrapment Prevention and Lateral Patient Positioning for Institutional Bed Frames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcute care facilities, specialized wound clinics, and long-term care wards must strictly manage safety guidelines to prevent serious patient injuries from bed entrapment and unassisted falls. A major area of physical risk exists in the gaps between the mattress edge and the bed’s side rails, classified under the FDA's Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup (HBSW) guidelines as Zone 3 (inside the rail) and Zone 7 (between the rail and mattress). The Protekt® Wedge Rail Guards directly solve this operational vulnerability by providing a secure physical barrier that seals these open perimeter voids completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal engineering of the Protekt Wedge Rail Guard features an impact-absorbing, high-density polyurethane foam core shaped into an intentional incline. This innovative wedge profile performs two functions simultaneously: it acts as a reliable gap filler to prevent limbs, the neck, or the head from sliding into frame spaces, and it serves as a gentle lateral positioning device. The angled incline helps keep high-risk or disoriented patients centered on the mattress surface, significantly lowering the risk of accidental rolling or unassisted exits from the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHBSW Zone 3 and 7 Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e Fills hazardous gaps between the mattress and side rail to eliminate patient entrapment risks and satisfy strict FDA institutional safety standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Action Wedge Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Angled incline design closes perimeter side rail voids while serving as a gentle lateral positioning boundary to keep patients centered on the mattress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Webbing Anchor Straps:\u003c\/b\u003e Outfitted with integrated adjustable straps and rugged utility buckles that lock the wedge tightly to the rail frame to prevent shifting or sliding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Density Protective Foam Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Resilient foam center absorbs impacts and maintains its wedge shape under body weight, ensuring dependable edge protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFluid-Impenetrable Vinyl Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Institutional-grade outer skin blocks moisture, blood, and incontinence fluids from reaching the inner core, allowing easy wipe-down cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScalable Facility Configurations:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in half-length and full-length profiles to accommodate various split-rail or full-perimeter bed rail styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hospital Bed Side Rail Gap Filler \/ Wedge Patient Positioning Buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e High-density, impact-resistant structural polyurethane wedge foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOuter Cover Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty medical-grade vinyl substrate, fluid-proof, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttachment Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated adjustable nylon webbing straps with heavy-duty quick-release buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperational Profile Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\" Total Vertical Height Protection\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCustomization Parameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom technical dimensions are built-to-order upon direct factory request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlammability Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to meet California Technical Bulletin (TB) 117 fire safety codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-Year Non-Prorated Performance Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Proactive","offers":[{"title":"Half – 36” x 12”","offer_id":31620459135027,"sku":"PRO-58400","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full –  70” x 12”","offer_id":31620459167795,"sku":"PRO-58401","price":146.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2304\/8155\/products\/Protekt_Wedge_Rail_Guard.jpg?v=1754949788","url":"https:\/\/rescue-supply.com\/products\/proactive-medical-protekt-wedge-rail-guards","provider":"Rescue Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}