Seating & Transport Equipment

Otto Bock Shape 2

Pre-formed

Vacuum Bags

Model No:

S-SHAPE2

Combined with accurate moulding technique and advanced

Tilt-in-space and

computer digitizing technology, Otto Bock Shape 2 Seating

adjustable Fitting Base

System allows for customized moulded seat and back cushions to

be made according to body shape of the client. There are some

SPECIAL FEATURES of the Shape 2 system:

Customized foam cushion: The cushion matches the client’s

individual anatomy to provide superlative fit and support,

reduce pressure points by providing more even and larger

contacts. Addresses postural needs by correcting posture or

accommodate the deformity.

Fitting chair: Seat tilt up to 30 o , push handle, multi-adjustable

footrest, seat depth adjuster, back angle adjuster. Additional

support or accessories can be fitted.

Vacuum cushion: highly flexible latex cushion, pre-shaped

Customized Foam

seat with sides and back with lateral supports, filled with

cushion.

Styrofoam beads. Comes in different sizes.

Manual vacuum pump provides precise air pressure for

hardness of the mould.

Digital image: use a digitizser to capture the image of the

mould which can be modified, reviewed with 3-D image, and

stored for future use. The digital image also eliminates the

To achieve a good result of a customized cushion using

hassle and cost of making and transporting plaster mould.

Shape 2 may involve the following process:

Image can be printed out for funding and referral purpose.

1. Assess the client's needs – physical, postural, pressure

management, lifestyle, caring, psychological etc. to see

whether he or she can benefit from the moulded seating.

Work out the type of wheelchair base (manual vs. power

Steps of making a customized cushion

base) to use, and prepare a quote for funding application.

This process will take a couple of hours.

2. Once funding is approved, we will use the Shape 2 system

to make a mould of the client’s body contours with

vacuum bag(s), addressing pressure management,

physical and postural needs of the client. We then digitize

the mould into digital file for review. A 3-D image can be

reviewed and modified if needed. This will take 4-6 hours.

3. The digital file will be sent to Otto Bock in Germany for

making the customized foam cushions. Once we receive

the cushion we will do another fitting and make change

if necessary. We then cover the cushion, add any

accessories and supports as needed and fit it onto the

wheelchair base.We will have a final fitting upon delivery

1. Making a mould of the

3. Review the fitting for

and if needed a follow up post-delivery fitting for any

client’s body contours with

further customization of the

adjustments. This will take another 6- 8 hours.

vacuum bag(s).

foam cushion.

2. Digitize the moulds into

4. Covere the finished cushion,

digital file and 3-D drawing for

finalize by adding any

review and then send the file

accessories and supports as

to Otto Bock in Germany to

needed and fitted onto the

The Shape 2 System consists of: Tilt-in-space Wheelchair base,

produce the cushion.

selected wheelchair base.

Vacuum Bag, Pump, Digitizer.

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