The Gel 80 gel/foam overlay by Span America offers numerous benefits, making it an excellent choice for individuals with sensitive skin or those at risk of pressure injuries. Its advanced design ensures effective pressure redistribution, reducing the risk of pressure sores while enhancing overall comfort. The sculpted polyurethane foam topper provides a soft yet supportive surface, while the robust foam base ensures durability and long-lasting performance. Mattress size 78"L x 34"W x 3.5"H.
With its fluid-resistant, wipe-clean fabric top surface, the Gel 80 overlay is easy to maintain and promotes optimal hygiene. The elastic corner straps secure the overlay firmly to hospital twin mattresses (80" x 35"), ensuring stability during use. Additionally, its convenient one-piece construction simplifies setup and enhances reliability, making it a practical and versatile solution for both hospital and home care environments.
SPAN Gel-80 Overlay Gel Bladder Benefits
The gel bladder is a key feature in advanced pressure redistribution systems, designed to provide exceptional comfort and support for patients. By evenly distributing weight and minimizing pressure points, the gel bladder reduces the risk of pressure ulcers, making it ideal for long-term care. Its gel composition helps to regulate temperature by absorbing and dissipating body heat, keeping the user cool and comfortable. This durable component ensures consistent performance, even under varying weights and conditions, offering both reliability and enhanced patient outcomes.
SPAN Gel-80 Overlay Polyurethane Foam Topper with Foldable Features
The polyurethane foam topper combines comfort and practicality, making it an excellent choice for healthcare settings. Its high-resilience foam enhances pressure redistribution, promoting better circulation and reducing the risk of pressure injuries. The material is lightweight, breathable, and easy to maintain, ensuring a hygienic environment. Additionally, the topper's foldable design adds a layer of convenience, allowing for easy storage, portability, and adaptability to various bed frames or configurations. This feature is especially valuable in settings where space or transport flexibility is crucial.
What is Gel Overlay?
A Gel Overlay is a mattress accessory designed to improve comfort and provide pressure redistribution for individuals at risk of developing pressure injuries or bedsores. It is typically made of gel bladders or gel-filled compartments combined with a supportive foam base. This combination helps evenly distribute a person’s weight, reducing pressure on vulnerable areas such as the hips, shoulders, and heels.
Key Features of Gel Overlays:
Pressure Redistribution: Helps minimize pressure points to prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
Enhanced Comfort: The gel material conforms to the body’s contours, offering a supportive and cushioning surface.
Temperature Regulation: Some gel overlays help dissipate heat, keeping the surface cool and comfortable.
Durability: Designed to withstand prolonged use while maintaining its supportive properties.
Easy Maintenance: Often covered with a fluid-resistant, wipe-clean material for hygiene and ease of cleaning.
Secure Fit: Includes straps or non-slip features to ensure the overlay stays in place on the mattress.
Features and Benefits
SPAN Gel-80 Overlay: Features and Benefits
Advanced Pressure Redistribution: Minimizes pressure points to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers and enhance patient comfort.
Gel Bladder Technology: Evenly distributes body weight and regulates temperature, keeping users cool and comfortable.
Sculpted Polyurethane Foam Topper: Provides a soft yet supportive surface that improves circulation and reduces the risk of pressure injuries.
Durable Foam Base: Ensures long-lasting performance and consistent support for extended use.
Fluid-Resistant Fabric Top: Easy to clean and maintain, promoting optimal hygiene in healthcare environments.
Elastic Corner Straps: Securely holds the overlay in place on hospital twin mattresses, preventing movement during use.
One-Piece Construction: Simplifies setup and enhances reliability, making it easy to use in hospital and home care settings.
Lightweight and Breathable Material: Ensures user comfort while being easy to handle and reposition.
Foldable Design: Allows for easy storage, portability, and adaptability to various bed configurations.
Versatile Application: Ideal for individuals with sensitive skin, at risk of pressure injuries, or requiring enhanced comfort in both hospital and home care environments.
The SPAN Gel-80 Overlay comes with a 1-year warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions.
Important Notice: Due to health and hygiene regulations, this product is non-returnable if opened or used. We recommend verifying the dimensions and specifications before purchase to ensure it meets your needs.
Order Processing
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Cancellations within 24 hours may be approved at our discretion only if the order has not been placed/paid with the supplier or shipped.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery for most products. All approved refunds are subject to a 25% restocking fee, and all shipping and any white-glove delivery costs are non-refundable.
After 7 days, and up to 14 days from delivery, eligible orders may be exchanged only, subject to the same condition requirements.
Certain products, including pre-orders, backorders, custom items, and select brands, are final sale and not eligible for return, refund, or exchange. After 14 days from delivery, all sales are final.
Condition of Returns
Returned items must be unused, in their original packaging, and include all accessories, components, and documentation. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility and are non-refundable.
Pre-orders and backorders are paid in full at the time of purchase to secure inventory that is specifically allocated to your order.
Once placed, we immediately commit funds with our suppliers and reserve inventory. For this reason, pre-orders and backorders cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable once confirmed.
Estimated shipping timelines are provided in good faith. Delays may occur due to factors outside our control, including manufacturing schedules, supplier availability, or freight and logistics issues.
If an exception is approved at our sole discretion, a cancellation and restocking fee will apply and will be deducted from any approved refund.
Final Sale Items
The following categories are non-returnable and non-refundable:
Beds and mattresses
Batteries and chargers
All lifts (residential, vehicle, and patient lifts)
Lift chairs, geri chairs, and patient room chairs
Wheelchair cushions, support surfaces, and slings
Mobility accessories
Red light therapy devices
All products sold under the brand Discover Your Mobility
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Defective or Damaged Items
If an item arrives defective or damaged, the manufacturer will offer a replacement at no cost. Issues must be reported within 24 hours of delivery.
A replacement requires the defective item to be returned before a new unit is shipped. A prepaid return label will be provided for approved claims.
If you decline a replacement and request a return instead, the request will be handled under the standard return policy, including a 25% restocking fee and non-refundable shipping costs.
Damage not reported within 24 hours may not be eligible for a claim.
Missed Deliveries & Refused Shipments
Large or freight items are delivered to the address provided at checkout and are typically not returned to sender. Tracking details will be provided.
If an order is refused at delivery or returned to the sender, a 25% restocking fee will apply, and you are responsible for all outbound and return shipping costs.
Warranty
All products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. We can provide proof of purchase and assist with documentation; however, warranty claims are handled directly by the manufacturer.
After the return period, repair or replacement decisions are subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms and may require return of the defective item.
Chargebacks & Disputes
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All product specifications are provided by the manufacturer as a general guide. Actual measurements and performance may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, optional accessories, or product updates.
Span America Gel-80 Overlay Product Brochure