What is EXGEL®?

Background
EXGEL was developed as ultimately soft and stable material
to reduce the risk of decubitus ulcer.
KAJI CORPORATION has been utilizing EXGEL for various
products by combining excellent characteristics of EXGEL andown products' development ability and manufacturing technology.
Characteristics
EXGEL's flexibility is extremely high; it stretches about 20 times
and able to restore to its original form.
Its soft and slow recovery natures are gentle to human's skin, andrealize ideal skin contact possible.
EXGEL also has an excellent shock absorbability, and proved
more than 10 times high shock absorbability than general urethane
foam in tests.

Comments from professional
Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause pressure and shear forces that obstruct blood flow, and it
can increase the risk of decubitus ulcers.
The pressure under the tissue is considered to be 3-5 times higher than that of skin surface, andskin tissues can be damaged once shear forces applied.
Gel material can buffer shear forces and redistribute the pressure, and is suitable for seating supports.
Therefore, the gel is considered to be effective for preventing decubitus ulcers, as well as comfortable seating.
(Professor Makiko Tanaka, Yamaguchi Prefectural University. Japanese Society of Pressure Ulcers)

EXGEL is registered trademark of KAJI CORPORATION.

Benefit of EXGEL cushions®

Multilayer of EXGEL and foam
Multilayered foams of different density
and EXGEL provide not only pressure
redistribution but also stable andcomfortable seating while keeping
the cushion weight light.

Cushion covers
Incontinence cover:
The original cover which comes with thecushion order. High stretch and machine
washable. Thin urethane foam used as alayer prevents heat built-up and helps tokeep the surface dry.
Film lamination layer protects cushion
from fluid.

EXGEL
Urethane foam

Pressure redistribution and skin protection
When the body weight is applied,
EXGEL changes its shape in every
direction and conforms to the body
shape maximizing the contact surface
so the pressure is supported by wider
area and evenly redistributed.
EXGEL also moves along with client’s
body movement. It buffers shearing
forces and reduces the risks of skinbreak down.

Breathable cover:Available as an optional cover.
High stretch and machine washable meshcover. Thin urethane foam used as a layer
prevents heat built-up and helps to keep
the surface dry.
Pressure

Urethane foam cushionFabric

Film
Incontinent cover

Mesh fabric
Breathable cover

Both covers’ outer fabric passed Cytotoxicity test, ISO 10993-5,
and meets flammability requirement for California Bulletin 117.

EXGEL cushion

High quality
All of EXGEL cushions and covers are
manufactured in Japan with the finest
materials under quality management
standard of ISO9001.

Easy to use and maintain
EXGEL goes back to the original shape once the load isremoved, which means re-adjustment of gel is not required.
EXGEL does not bottom out nor puncture. Cover is water
resistant and machine washable.
Surface material of the cushion bodycan be easily wiped off or disinfectedby spraying disinfectant. Just place thecushion on wheelchair and it is ready touse. Very simple and user friendly for bothwheelchair users and care-providers.

Wide range of cushions
Total of 10 different types of cushions meetvariety of requirements of wheelchair users
and people with restricted mobility.

Owl Cushion

Standard Cushion

Lite Cushion

EXGEL wheelchair cushion guide

EXGEL
Owl Cushion

EXGEL
Standard Cushion

EXGEL
Lite Cushion

PressureRedistribution

Care for Coccyx
and Sacral area

PostualSupportRegular★

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High★ ★ ★

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Contour

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Deep
Contour

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Deep
Contour
Slim★ ★

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Regular★

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High★ ★

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AntiThrust

★ ★

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Regular

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High★ ★

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Forward/Reward
Stability★

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Easy-to-Carry★

Owl® Cushion
Owl shape optimizes pressure redistribution on wheelchairs.
5 types of form variations correspond to the various conditions.

Product Features
Owl Slit
Reduces the risk of pressure sores at the coccygeal
area and the sacral area.

Hipline ShapeFits the curve of the hip.

Owl Eyes
EXGEL eﬀectively reduces the pressure
on the ischium, where the strongest pressure
is applied.

3D-shape
The seating surface is designed for the eﬀective
redistribution of the body pressure and stable
sitting posture.
(Contour/Deep Contour/Deep Contour Slim)

Front soft edge
Carefully arranged shape and material of the frontedge oﬀer comfortable seating.
(Regular/High/Contour/Deep Contour/Deep Contour Slim)

Recommendations

Taper-shaped bottom

For wheelchair users who need superior pressure redistribution.
Suitable for the sacral sitter.Provides moderate postural support.
The High is recommended for the client who needs further pressure redistribution.
The Contour is recommended for the client needing forward/rearward stability, andfor further postural support, the Deep Contour is recommended.

The shape of the bottom is designed for better ﬁtting
to the wheelchair seating area.
(Contour/Deep Contour/Deep Contour Slim)

Structure
Synthetic leather on the surface of body can be disinfectedwith ethanol.
EXGEL excellently redistributes the body pressure.
Multilayered high density urethane foam provides proper
immersion and supports stable sitting posture.
Adopted a strong skidproof in base of body and cover.

Owl Cushion High

Cover
Incontinence cover: ﬂuid resistant laminated layer protects cushion from moisture.
Breathable cover:breathable mesh fabric dissipates moisture.
Machine washable.
The outer fabric passed Cytotoxicity test, ISO 10993-5, and meetsﬂammability requirements for CA Bulletin 117.

EXGEL® Standard Cushion
EXGEL cushionʼs standard model, winning the long time popularity
as a wheelchair cushion.
EXGEL used in entire surface redistributes the body pressure eﬀectively.
EXGEL also buﬀers shearing forces between the body and cushions.

Product Features
Cover
Incontinence cover: ﬂuid resistant laminated layer protects cushion from moisture.
Breathable cover:breathable mesh fabric dissipates moisture.
Machine washable.
The outer fabric passed Cytotoxicity test,
ISO 10993-5, and meets ﬂammability
requirements for CA Bulletin 117.

Structure
Synthetic leather on the surface of bodycan be disinfected with ethanol.

Recommendations

EXGEL excellently redistributes the bodypressure.

For wheelchair users who need superior pressure redistribution.
The High is recommended for the client who needs furtherpressure redistribution.
The Anti-Thrust is recommended for the client needing forward/rearward stability.

Multilayered high density urethane foamprovides proper immersion, and supports
stable sitting posture.

Standard Cushion High

Adopted a strong skidproof in base of body and cover.

LineupRegularHighAnti Thrust

Easy to use ﬂat style.
3.5cm thickness.

Added more immersion and stability.
6.5cm thickness.

Prevents unwanted forward move of ischium.
Front: 8.5cm, Rear: 7cm thickness.

7cm

8.5cm

6.5cm

3.5cm

Speciﬁcations

H (cm)

RegularHigh

Anti-Thrust

H: 3.5

H: 6.5

Front 8.5
Rear 7.0
Product CodeW x D (cm)Product Code

Product Code30 x 30

ESC01-BK1-3030-E

ESC02-BK1-3030-E

33 x 33

ESC01-BK1-3333-E

ESC02-BK1-3333-E

36 x 36

ESC01-BK1-3636-E

ESC02-BK1-3636-E

36 x 40

ESC01-BK1-3640-E

ESC02-BK1-3640-E40 x 40

ESC01-BK1-4040-E

ESC02-BK1-4040-E

40 x 43

ESC01-BK1-4043-E

ESC02-BK1-4043-E

40 x 46

ESC01-BK1-4046-E

ESC02-BK1-4046-E

43 x 40

ESC01-BK1-4340-E

ESC02-BK1-4340-E

43 x 43

ESC01-BK1-4343-E

ESC02-BK1-4343-E

46 x 40

ESC01-BK1-4640-E

ESC02-BK1-4640-E

ESC03-BK1-4640-E

46 x 46

ESC01-BK1-4646-E

ESC02-BK1-4646-E

ESC03-BK1-4646-E

46 x 49

ESC01-BK1-4649-E

ESC02-BK1-4649-E

46 x 51

ESC01-BK1-4651-E

ESC02-BK1-4651-E

49 x 49

ESC01-BK1-4949-E

ESC02-BK1-4949-E

Regular, High

Anti Thrust
DDH(Rear)

HW

ESC03-BK1-4040-E

ColorH(Front)W

Body: Black, Cover: Black
Body

Materials
Cover

Top/Sides

Polyurethane synthetic leather

Filling

EXGEL (Synthetic rubber), Polyurethane foam

Bottom100% Nylon (Polyurethane and Acrylic coated)

Top/Sides

100% Polyester, Polyurethane foam

Bottom100% Nylon (Polyurethane and Acrylic coated)

Warranty Limited Warranty of 18 months. Please reference the Instruction Manual for detailed warranty information.

EXGEL® Lite Cushion
Easy-to-carry EXGEL cushion for wheelchairs.
EXGEL used in ischium area redistributes thebody pressure eﬀectively.

Product Features
Cover
Incontinence cover: ﬂuid resistant laminated layer protects cushion from moisture.
Breathable cover:breathable mesh fabric dissipates moisture.
Machine washable.
The outer fabric passed Cytotoxicity test,
ISO 10993-5, and meets ﬂammability
requirements for CA Bulletin 117.

Structure
Synthetic leather on the surface of bodycan be disinfected with ethanol.

Recommendations

EXGEL excellently redistributes the bodypressure.

Wheelchair users who need light-weight and high performancepressure relief cushion.
The High is recommended for the client who needs furtherpressure redistribution.

Multilayered high density urethane foamprovides proper immersion, and supports
stable sitting posture.
Adopted a strong skidproof in base of body and cover.

Lite Cushion HighLineup
RegularHigh

Easy to use ﬂat style. 5.5cm thickness.

Added more immersion and stability. 7.5cm thickness.

5.5cm

7.5cm

Speciﬁcations
RegularHigh

H: 5.5

H: 7.5H (cm)
W x D (cm)Product Code

Product Code40 x 40

ELC01-BK1-4040-E

ELC02-BK1-4040-E

46 x 40

ELC01-BK1-4640-E

ELC02-BK1-4640-E

46 x 46

ELC01-BK1-4646-E

ELC02-BK1-4646-E

ColorH
DW

Body: Black, Cover: Black
BodyMaterials
Cover

Top/Sides

Polyurethane synthetic leather

Filling

EXGEL (Synthetic rubber), Polyurethane foam

Bottom100% Nylon (Polyurethane and Acrylic coated)

Top/Sides

100% Polyester, Polyurethane foam

Bottom100% Nylon (Polyurethane and Acrylic coated)

Warranty Limited Warranty of 18 months. Please reference the Instruction Manual for detailed warranty information.

Company Information
KAJI CORPORATION[Head oﬃce/Factory] 1295-3, Minari, Okuizumo-cho, Nita-gun, Shimane, 699-1511 JAPAN[R&D Center]
3-2-7, Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0237 JAPAN[Germany oﬃce]
Eﬀertzfeld 29 D-41564 Kaarst, Germany
Website: www.exgel.jp
Contact: support̲en@exgel.jp
MT Promedt Consulting GmbH
Altenhofstrasse 80 66386 St. Ingbert Germany
EXGEL products are CE-labelled as medical devices (class 1), which means that the characteristics of products meet the requirementsof directive 93/42/EEC.
Distributor / Dealer

Made in Japan. EXGEL is registered trademark of KAJI CORPORATION.