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RIK® Fluid Overlay
The RIK® Fluid Overlay incorporates a patented Anti-Shear™ layer, which reduces patient sliding, shear and the need for heel protectors.
 
 

FEATURES/BENEFITS

  • Easily attaches to any mattress
  • Eliminates noise, heat and power consumption
  • Self-adjusting during patient repositioning, reducing the problem of bottoming out
  • Fluid, combined with patented anti-shear layers, helps minimize patient sliding
  • State-of-the-art infection control and maceration reduction through its multi-layer cover system
  • Unlike gel, unique RIK fluid, Microflow™, has no “memory” to help ensure pressure relief and patient comfort

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Product Specifications*
RIK Fluid Overlay
Dimensions: 78”L x 33”W x 5.5”H
Weight: 100 lbs.

Supplemental Mattress
Dimensions: 78”L x 33”W x 2.5”H
Weight: 10 lbs.

Weight
Maximum recommended patient weight**: 350 lbs.

Part Number
Complete assembly VL22000

*Specifications subject to change without notice.
**Consult frame manufacturer regarding individual capacity.

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Note: The RIK Fluid Overlay has been tested at higher weights (up to 600 lbs.) with no obvious problems. KCI strongly recommends the use of the RIK Mattress for patients over 350 lbs. Individual circumstances may vary. Consult your physician and local representative.
Indications

  • Patients at risk of pressure ulcers as well as management of Stage I, II, III or IV pressure wounds

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Contraindications
  • Unstable cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar fracture
  • Cervical traction
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Precautions

Click here for Important Product & Patient Safety Information

Click here for Important Wound Care Surface Precautions & Safety Information

The following unique precaution also applies:

  • This product or any section of product is not recommended for use with infants.

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HCPCS Code
E0373

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