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Press release
For immediate release
New products
Quebec, February 09, 2004 – Orthofab is pleased to launch the second generation of Apex and Harmoni backrests. We take this opportunity to thank you for your comments and suggestions which lead us to reengineer these components.
The Apex and Harmoni concepts actually bring together the most complete, comprehensible and appropriate line of wheelchair backrests, to allow you to reach your intervention objectives in positioning.
The reengineering process aimed at 3 objectives :
Simplify the backrest prescriptions process and their options
Improve the adjustment functions for the client
Simplify and facilitate the assembly on the wheelchairs
The changes made are the following:
Modular interface in extruded aluminium: Adjustable width
from 14" to 20" Easily reusable This interface
allows the assembly of all Orthofab backrest cushions Apex cushion,
cushions for kyphosis
curves, Oasis ergonomic
profiled cushion and custom made molded cushions.
Cushioning: Velva foam 1" thick with a firmness of 60 lbs/in2
Hooks: Simple to operate Instant locking
Universal
anchoring device, for tubing from 3/4" to 1" in diameter
Adjustments and
lateral thoracic supports: Maintenance of
the multiple positions of the backrest either in an embedded position or in
front of the wheelchair backrest side tubes. Angle of
backrest: Maintains the 15°
minimum relative to the wheelchair backrest side tubes. Lateral thoracic
supports in aluminium Lumbar strap:
Increase the possibilities of height adjustment (towards the ground) Custom-made
options are still available, please use the technical order form of the Apex Hardware (assembly) : Simplification and reduction of the time required for
assembly and mounting on the wheelchair
Headrest: Now available in
three (3) sizes. Improvement on
the anchoring system.
Modular interface in extruded aluminium:
Changes and characteristics identical to the Apex
Cushioning:
Kyphotic
cushions with lateral support effect,
standard dimensions are now offered on the product order form for seating
products. The custom made
dimensions and options are still available and offered
on
the technical order form of the Apex K.
Hooks: Identical
to the Apex Ajustements and
options :
Maintenance of the multiple positions of the backrest
either in an embedded position or in front of the wheelchair backrest side
tubes.
Angle of backrest: Maintains the 15°
minimum relative to the wheelchair backrest side tubes.
Custom-made options are still available, please use the
technical order form of the Apex
K
Hardware (assembly) :
Changes and characteristics identical to the Apex
Headrest: Now available in
three (3) sizes. Improvement on
the anchoring system.
Hooks : Universal for
diameters from 3/4" to 1 1/8" Angle adjustable Side movement of
1 1/2" on nominal width
Lateral thoracic supports : Universal
thoracic support for high and low profiles, short or long
thoracic support, left side or right side Angle
adjustable, lateral side support improved Continued
vertical adjustment without relocating the hooks or thoracic supports Easy adjustments,
up to
4 1/2" between the torso width and the width of the
wheelchair
Upholstery : Avoids
interference with the transversal bar of the backrest Adjusts more
easily to the dorsal contours and to the lateral-posturo contours of the back
The new
upholstery is compatible with the prior Harmoni generation
Custom-made options are still available, please use the
technical order form of the
Backrest extension : 3" Extension is now available
on the order form (Offers more support to
the posterior region of the back. This extension is highly indicated with the
use of a tilt and space or a reclining backrest.)
Backrest tension bar
:
Now available on the order form with or without headrest
support.
Headrest : Now available in
three (3) sizes. Improvement on
the anchoring system.
For more information: Orthofab inc. Quebec
City (Qc)
CANADA G2C
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1-800-463-5293
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Tel: 418-847-5225
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E-Mail:
cplourde@orthofab.com
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Last modification:
Sunday, 23-Oct-2005 23:57:36 EDT