Repose Wedge with Strap + Small Pump

Risk category

Suitable for patients at risk to very high risk.

Pressure ulcer categories

For the treatment of all categories of pressure ulcers, as part of a package of care.

Use within this product’s intended setting, fit and user-weight limits, following clinical assessment and the current Instructions for Use.

Choosing and fitting your support

Place the support beneath the lower legs and route the fixing strap beneath the mattress. Check that both heels remain offloaded and that the support remains correctly positioned. Keep any linen loose enough that it does not form a tight hammock beneath the heels.

Your selected configuration

Each quantity you select is one complete supply configuration listed above.

Repose technology in daily use

Manual inflation with Smart Valve

The correct Repose pump sets the intended inflation pressure. Inflate with the user off the product. Use the pump specified for the supplied configuration.

Clean, inspect and reuse

Repose can be cleaned and reused when the manufacturer’s cleaning and inspection instructions are followed. Check for damage and correct function before reuse.

See how it is fitted

Manufacturer demonstration for the Wedge with Strap family. Follow the current Instructions for Use. The model and optional items shown may differ from your selection; the included items listed on this page define your supply.

Daily checks and cleaning

Check inflation with the manufacturer’s daily squeeze check and inspect positioning and skin regularly. Reconnect the correct pump and top up within a maximum of 14 days; the daily check still applies between top-ups. Always inflate and top up with the person off the product.

Clean visible contamination with detergent, water and a non-abrasive cloth. In the absence of visible contamination, follow the manufacturer’s weekly cleaning guidance and local infection-control policy. Dry thoroughly. Do not machine wash, immerse or sterilise the inflatable support, and keep liquid out of the valve. Removable PU covers have separate washing instructions.

Clinical use and precautions

Keep the valve away from skin and avoid direct contact with open wounds or compromised skin. Seek clinical advice immediately if skin condition changes. Keep away from heat and sharp objects. The valve contains a metal spring: do not use near MRI equipment. Read the complete IFU before use.

Use as part of an assessed pressure-care plan, alongside appropriate skin checks, repositioning and other care. The support does not replace those measures.

Compatible accessories

Separate accessories for this exact configuration. Check whether a cover is already included before adding another.

Repose Wedge Standard Blue PU Cover - UK Specification

Clinical information

The references listed by Frontier include an evaluation of a Repose system containing the Wedge, as well as wider range evidence. Findings for a combined care package do not isolate the effect of this wedge alone.

Clinical assessment, skin inspection, repositioning and the wider care plan remain essential. Use the current product instructions for indications, precautions and maintenance; older study protocols are not instructions for present-day use.

• A review of evidence for use of the Repose® product range

  Samantha Holloway · 2015 · Wounds UK 11(4) · Narrative evidence review

  Adult mattress-overlay and Foot Protector evidence review; broader Repose context, not a trial of every product configuration.

  Original article / manufacturer reprint
• Challenging the pressure sore paradigm

  P. Price; S. Bale; R. Newcombe; K. Harding · 1999 · Journal of Wound Care 8(4):187–190 · Randomised comparative trial

  Older adults with fractured neck of femur: mattress-overlay plus cushion support system; standard care continued.

  Original article / manufacturer reprint
• Clinical Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Multimodal Static Pressure Relieving Device

  J. Osterbrink; H. Mayer; Gerhard Schröder · 2005 · Conference evaluation abstract

  Repose system comprising overlay, cushion, Foot Protectors and Wedge; mixed hospital/nursing-home patients.

  Original article / manufacturer reprint
• Repose: The new pressure ulcer management paradigm?

  Lynne Watret · 2007 · Wounds UK 3(4) · Advertorial / narrative literature discussion

  Historical adult mattress-overlay care and economic discussion; not an independent clinical trial.

  Manufacturer clinical summary
• Cost-effective pressure ulcer prevention: the paradigm shift?

  Lynne Watret · 2007 · Nursing in Practice · Advertorial / practice discussion

  Historical adult Repose care and economic context; not a new comparative trial.

  Manufacturer clinical summary
• Repose: the cost-effective solution for prompt discharge of patients

  Sylvie Hampton · 2000 · British Journal of Nursing 9(21):2249–2253 · Product-focus / practice review

  Adult overlay use and discharge planning; historical economic context.

  Manufacturer clinical summary

Explore the manufacturer’s clinical library of evidence
Some links above open the manufacturer’s summary of a paper, rather than its full text. Study type and product scope are shown with each reference.

Documents and practical guidance

Original manufacturer documents for this product family. Read the full instructions before use.

Help with selection and fitting

For product, sizing or replacement-part enquiries, contact Prodromou Medical.
+357 22 337593 · info@prodromoumedical.com