Alarms, Occupancy 092516095615

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Alarms, Occupancy
Published 6/1/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Comparison Chart
Alarms, Occupancy
This Product Comparison covers bed, chair, and wheelchair alarms that detect when a patient has fallen out of or attempted to exit the bed, chair, or wheelchair. Also included are
pressure-sensitive mats placed on the floor, bedside infrared motion detectors, alarms built into self-releasing belts (e.g., bed, chair, and wheelchair belts), cords and garment
clips, and patient-worn alarms (e.g., leg cuffs). Alarms built into the bed are also included in this report. Alarms attached to walkers are excluded, as are alarms that alert staff
when a patient has already fallen (i.e., fall-detection alarms) and systems that alert staff when a patient has left the authorized area.
Patient falls usually occur in either the patient's room or the bathroom; they most often happen when the patient gets out of his or her bed or chair unassisted. Facilities have a
duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent injuries and to ensure a secure environment for all patients. Occupancy alarms can help reduce the likelihood of falls and can promote
speedy assistance to patients who have already fallen by alerting caregivers that a patient who should not get out of bed unassisted is doing so.
Occupancy alarms are typically used on patients with cognitive dysfunction (e.g., dementia) or dizziness, or on patients whose medication increases their risk of falling. Monitoring
patient occupancy allows more freedom for patients and healthcare personnel and can make patients feel more independent. Patient-occupancy devices are primarily used in
long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, as well as in acute care areas and long-term care areas in hospitals.
The following device terms and product codes as listed in ECRI Institute’s Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™ (UMDNS™) are covered:
Alarms, Occupancy [18-587]

Alarms, Occupancy, Bed [12-585]
Alarms, Occupancy, Chair/Wheelchair [17-531]
These devices are also called: bed-exit alarms, bed-leaving alarms, bed occupancy monitors, chair-exit alarms.
Comparison Chart
Alarms, Occupancy
Scope of this Product Comparison

This Product Comparison covers bed, chair, and wheelchair alarms that detect when a patient has fallen out of or attempted to exit the bed, chair, or wheelchair. Also included are
pressure-sensitive mats placed on the floor, bedside infrared motion detectors, alarms built into self-releasing belts (e.g., bed, chair, and wheelchair belts), cords and garment clips,
and patient-worn alarms (e.g., leg cuffs). Alarms built into the bed are also included in this report. Alarms attached to walkers are excluded, as are alarms that alert staff when a
patient has already fallen (i.e., fall-detection alarms) and systems that alert staff when a patient has left the authorized area.
These devices are also called: bed-exit alarms, bed-leaving alarms, bed occupancy monitors, chair-exit alarms.
Purpose
Patient falls usually occur in either the patient's room or the bathroom; they most often happen when the patient gets out of his or her bed or chair unassisted. Facilities have a duty
to exercise reasonable care to prevent injuries and to ensure a secure environment for all patients. Occupancy alarms can help reduce the likelihood of falls and can promote speedy
assistance to patients who have already fallen by alerting caregivers that a patient who should not get out of bed unassisted is doing so.
Occupancy alarms are typically used on patients with cognitive dysfunction (e.g., dementia) or dizziness, or on patients whose medication increases their risk of falling. Monitoring
patient occupancy allows more freedom for patients and healthcare personnel and can make patients feel more independent. Patient-occupancy devices are primarily used in long-
term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, as well as in acute care areas and long-term care areas in hospitals.
Principles of Operation
Alarms include a monitoring sensor and often include a separate control unit and a power supply. Bed-exit alarms may be stand-alone units, or they may consist of preinstalled
sensors that are built into the mattress or the bed frame. Sensors are available in several configurations: mats placed on or under a bed or chair, mats placed on the floor next to a
bed, chair, or wheelchair; infrared motion detectors; or a security belt, garment clip, or leg cuff.
Occupancy alarms allow patients to maintain a free-movement zone, or an area adequate for normal bed or chair activity. If the patient leaves the free-movement zone, an alarm will
sound in the room and/or at the nursing station, in a hallway, or on a staff pager via a nurse call system interface or a remote receiver console.
The control unit is secured (by Velcro, hanging pouch, or mounting bracket) directly to the bed, chair, wheelchair, IV pole, or wall. Some control units may be moved (e.g., from a bed to
a wheelchair) as the patient is transferred. Some may plug into an existing nurse call system or transmit a wireless (e.g., radio-frequency [RF]) signal directly to a central system.
Control units can be battery and/or AC powered. Battery-powered alarms usually have an audible low-battery warning that indicates when the batteries need to be changed. Battery
life varies significantly from device to device and depends on monitoring time and how often and for how long the alarm is triggered.
For in-bed or in-chair systems, a pressure-sensitive mat is laid down before the patient is placed in the bed, chair, or wheelchair. Floor mats are placed next to a bed, chair, or
wheelchair (where a patient would stand while attempting to exit). Mats are usually made of polyurethane, polyethylene, or Naugahyde and are available in various sizes and
thicknesses. They may be reusable or disposable.
Pressure-sensitive mats are placed below the pelvis or shoulders, or both, in the center of the bed and may cover a portion of the bed or the full width of the bed. Depending on the
supplier, the pressure-sensitive mat is placed either above the mattress (below the bedsheets and the mattress pad) or below the mattress; units placed above the mattress are
often disposable. Using several pressure-sensitive mats to monitor extremely restless patients may help minimize false alarms. On devices that allow the simultaneous use of two or
more mats, the alarm will trigger only when all sensors detect an absence of weight. In a chair or wheelchair, the pressure-sensitive mat is placed in the center of the seat; a seat
cushion may or may not be placed on top of the mat.
Once the pressure-sensitive mat is in place, it is connected to the control unit. If the patient's weight is lifted off the pressure-sensitive mat in the bed or chair or placed on a floor
mat, an alarm will sound. Some models have an alarm delay (e.g., three to five seconds) to minimize nuisance alarms.
Belt systems have release sensors built into the security belt of a bed, chair, or wheelchair. When the patient releases the belt, an alarm will sound.
Garment clips use a fixed or adjustable-length cord that attaches to the patient's clothing on one end and plugs into a control unit mounted on the bed, chair, or wall at the other end.
If the patient leaves the bed or chair, the cord is pulled out of the control unit, initiating an alarm. Depending on the supplier, the amount of force and the angle of release required to
initiate an alarm will vary. Some units' cords are color-coded depending on their length; customized cord lengths are available. Typically, shorter cords are used for chairs and
wheelchairs and longer cords are required for beds.
Bedside infrared (IR) motion detectors can be installed along one or both sides of the bed. The alarm unit is activated when the IR beam is broken by the patient attempting to exit
the bed or rise from the mattress.
Patient-worn alarms are attached to the patient by various means and are triggered by changes in position or motion. Leg cuffs, for example, are placed around the patient's upper
leg and will alarm if the patient attempts to stand.
Some manufacturers offer systems that can be configured for various sensor types (e.g., pressure-sensitive mat, IR beam motion detector, cords, garment clips). Facilities should
select occupancy alarms that meet the needs of their patients. In general, bed, chair, and floor mats are good choices for uncooperative or confused patients (e.g., dementia
patients) because the mats can be discreetly placed. Belts, clothing clips, and leg cuffs are better choices for restless or lightweight patients because nuisance alarms are less likely.
Infrared motion detectors are a good choice for most patient types but facilities may want to supplement motion detectors with another type of sensor for patients who are high fall
risks.
Alarms
Alarms will vary depending on the supplier. Some models may offer audible (e.g., tones) and visual (e.g., flashing LED) alarms generated directly from the control unit. Alarm delays can
usually be configured by the care giver and may range from 1 to 12 seconds. Alarm activation should be tailored to individual patient behavior (e.g., less sensitive sensors and longer
delays for restless patients). Depending on the unit, the reset feature can be either manual (e.g., latching) or automatic (e.g., non-latching). A non-latching alarm will reset itself if the
patient returns to the necessary position (i.e., sits back down in chair); a latching alarm will sound until it is reset by the caregiver. Healthcare personnel can press a hold button that
allows them to move patients without activating an alarm; on some units the alarm will automatically reset after the patient is returned to the bed or chair. Audible alarms may change
tones depending on the time of day so that other patients are not disturbed. Visual-only alarms (mute mode) are also available; these should only be used if there is a remote alarm in
place.
Control units vary in their programming capabilities. Some units cannot be programmed at all, as is commonly the case with leg-cuff and cord-activated alarms. Some units may allow
family members or friends to record a personal alarm message, which may help relax patients by allowing them to hear the voice of someone they know. For example, an elderly
patient coming out of surgery attempting to exit the bed or stretcher might have a message from his daughter saying, "Dad, do not get up; you just had surgery. The nurse will be right
in to help you." When using voice recordings, users should consider the patient's mental stability.
Some models may allow the user to track alarm information such as patient name or ID, alarm history, notes, cumulative time of service per patient, and response times. Some units
work in conjunction with personal computers for report generation.
Nurse Call Systems

Some occupancy alarms may come with remote annunciators or can be interfaced to an existing nurse call system and/or a patient tracking system. The occupancy alarm device may
be plugged directly into the nurse call set (e.g., using a phono jack) or the interface may be wireless, using IR or RF transmissions. The occupancy alarm can then send alarms directly
to the central nursing station and/or to other caregiver alert devices (e.g., phones, pagers, lighting systems).
Reported Problems
Some bed-exit alarms do not immediately reset after sounding. During the reset process, which may take several seconds, there may be no indication that the alarm is not activated.
If a patient exits the bed during this reset interval, the alarm will not sound, increasing the likelihood of patient injury.
For line-powered units, users should verify that cords do not create trip hazards. If electrical cords are exposed, users may accidentally disconnect the occupancy alarm.
If sensors are placed under a mattress that is too heavy, the sensor may not detect the patient leaving the bed. Lightweight patients may not be detected at all by the sensor, or it
may alarm every time the patient moves around in bed.
For battery-powered units, battery contact may be lost if the unit is dropped from a bed or chair.
Units with clothing clips should be used with caution because it is possible for patients to remove the clip from their clothing or remove clothing and exit without initiating an alarm.
Some units may have problems releasing if the cord is pulled from an angle. Also, users should ensure that cords cannot become entangled around the patient's limb or neck, or
entangled around furniture which could create a tripping hazard.
Users should determine the monitoring alarm parameters before use to reduce the number of false alarms. If the time delay is not properly set, alarms could be triggered
prematurely. The alarm delay should be reconfigured for each patient depending on the patient's behavior (e.g., restless, prone to wander).
Users should inspect pressure-sensitive mats during use and reusable mats between uses to verify mat integrity. Mats may be loosened, bent, and twisted by restless patients. If a
mat becomes loose and is bent, the internal wiring can be separated or frayed, possibly risking monitor malfunctioning.
Users should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning mats. Some mats are heat-sealed or have an optional heavy-duty cover that can withstand repeated cleanings.
Cleaning mats with soap and water should not affect their integrity; however, disinfecting and/or sterilizing them may cause them to degrade faster. User facilities should inspect pads
periodically. Products, particularly disposables, should not be used beyond their useful lifetime.
Some patients may be sensitive to latex; if a mat contains latex, users should ensure that those patients do not come into direct contact with latex components.
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that audible alarm volumes not exceed 90 dB. Since occupancy alarms have the capacity for
frequent and/or prolonged alarms, users should review the audible tone levels of the available alarms. If personnel are likely to be out of the audible range, users should consider an
interface with a nurse call, remote annunciation, or paging system.
It is important for facilities to keep in mind that occupancy alarms are meant to serve as an early-warning system only. These systems help staff reach patients at risk for falling
sooner than they would otherwise. These alarms cannot be used as a substitute for staff supervision and other fall-prevention programs because they cannot prevent an at-risk
patient from falling. The bed exit alarm system must be used in conjunction with a sound risk assessment and protocol.
Purchase Considerations
ECRI Institute Recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute's recommendations for minimum performance requirements for occupancy alarms.
Alarms with both audible and visual functionalities are preferred. Alarms differ from one to another mainly in sensor configuration; each facility should assess which sensor
configuration is the best for its patients. Sensor preference will depend on how mobile patients are, their mental status (e.g., confused, heavily medicated), and their level of
cooperation. Clips, bed and chair/wheelchair mats, and cuffs should last at least 30 days; reusable belts and floor mats should last at least one year. Floor mats should have beveled
edges to reduce tripping hazards. Any surface that touches a patient (e.g., chair mat) should be latex free and washable to reduce allergic reactions and cross-contamination.
Alarm features are also an important factor to consider when purchasing occupancy alarms. The alarm delay available on some bed-exit alarms can enable staff to more effectively
use alarms on highly restless patients by reducing the number of nuisance alarms. The alarm delay feature is required for bed and chair mats. Units that offer a hold mode are
recommended because caregivers will not have to remember to turn the occupancy alarm back on after attending to the patient.
It is also important to consider differences in remote alarm capability. For example, while a small, 15-bed rehabilitation unit would likely only need audible alarms that sound in the
patient rooms, a 60-bed long-term care unit may require additional alarms that can be connected to the nurse call system or linked to consoles in the hallways to ensure that alarms
are heard. Also, when using a remote alarm, facilities may find it useful if there is a mute mode feature. This would allow caregivers to disable audible alarms at the bedside to avoid
disturbing other patients in the room.
Batteries are most appropriate for portable units (e.g., those used in wheelchairs). Batteries may be disposable or rechargeable. If the battery is rechargeable, it should recharge in
less than 8 hours. The battery should operate for at least 1 month. The type of battery, operating time, and recharging time should be considered and compared to the hospital's
patient occupancy tracking requirements. Units should have an audible low-battery alarm. If frequent occupancy tracking is required (e.g., in geriatric facilities), line-powered models
are beneficial to reduce the costs of replacing or recharging batteries.
Other Considerations
Many units can be interchanged between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs. Multipurpose units allow healthcare facilities to standardize their patient occupancy equipment. Some patient
occupancy alarm systems can interface with current nurse call and paging systems.
The cost of an occupancy alarm will increase if it is interfaced with an existing nurse call system, remote alarm console, or paging system. Software for report generation can also add
to the cost.
Pressure-sensitive sensors can be either reusable or disposable. Reusable pads may be more cost effective for facilities that require frequent patient-occupancy monitoring. These
pads are sealed to resist damage from liquids (e.g., urine) and typically have an expected lifetime of 6 months to 1 year. Disposables are single-use pads that are sealed to resist
damage from fluids, with a typical expected lifetime of 30, 60, or 90 days. Some suppliers may offer slipcovers for their pads that can be removed and discarded or washed between
uses. Some suppliers use antimicrobial material in their devices to protect against cross-contamination; the lifetime of these pads varies among suppliers. Some facilities may reuse
single-use pads or use pads well beyond their intended lifetime to reduce costs. These facilities must address issues surrounding cleaning and disinfecting/sterilizing procedures,
pad/sensor reliability, and risk of patient injury should the sensors malfunction due to improper overuse.
Depending on the supplier, 24-hour technical phone support, field technicians, or return mail may be available to support the device in case of mechanical failure. Users should verify
suppliers' policies on repairing devices that are subjected to high levels of abuse. Some suppliers may suggest keeping an extra control unit in inventory in case one requires servicing;
also, loaners may be available.
The healthcare facility should develop risk management procedures for determining alarm parameters, identifying at-risk patients, and dealing with fall victims.
Stage of Development
Historically, patients at risk of falling while in a healthcare facility have been treated largely with the use of physical and chemical restraints (e.g., vest restraints, antipsychotic
medications). In the United States, laws and regulations limit the use of physical and chemical restraints, leading to greater use of technological advancements in patient monitoring.
Improvements in alarm functionality, durability, and efficacy are continually being made. Some alarms may have a different tone to alert nurse's when a high-fall-risk patient is moving.
There are also alarms that stop sounding when a patient stops trying to get up. Some models can interface with other safety and monitoring equipment throughout the hospital, and
devices are becoming sturdier and more user-friendly. Newer systems offer a silent mode—the system alarms at the nurse's station, but does not audibly alarm in the patient room—
that can enhance comfort for patients in shared rooms by reducing nuisance alarms. Researchers continue to explore the use of supplemental falls-prevention technologies, including
pressure-sensitive bed rails and polysomnography-based body movement monitoring.
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TOPICS AND METADATA

Topics
Accidents
;
Aging Services
;
Culture of Safety
;
Falls
;
Long-term Care
;
Technology Selection
Caresetting
Assisted-living Facility
;
Hospital Inpatient
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Rehabilitation Facility
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Skilled-nursing Facility
Roles
Allied Health Personnel
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Nurse
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Patient Safety Officer
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Risk Manager
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Materials Manager/Procurement Manager
Information Type
Comparative Data
UMDNS
Alarms, Occupancy [18-587]
Alarms, Occupancy, Bed [12-585]
Alarms, Occupancy, Chair/Wheelchair [17-531]
Manufacturer ECRI INSTITUTE'S 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC
RECOMMENDED Safe-t mate Alarmed Velcro Safe-t mate Alarmed Velcro Safe-t mate Drop-seat SM-007
SPECIFICATIONS Seatbelt SM-005 Seatbelt SM-005L
Occupancy Alarms
WHERE MARKETED USA USA USA
CE MARK (MDD) No No No
BED MAT/SENSOR No No No
Reusable/disposable NA NA NA
Lifetime usage ≥30 days NA NA NA
Material Latex free NA NA NA
Cleaning NA NA NA
Over/under mattress NA NA NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA

cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No No Configuration replaces sling seat
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable NA NA Yes/No
Lifetime usage ≥30 days NA NA Not specified
Cleaning NA NA Warm water, disinfecting soap
Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA Not specified

W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR No No No
Lifetime usage ≥1 year NA NA NA
Cleaning NA NA NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA
cm (in)
BELT Yes Yes No
Reusable/disposable Reusable preferred Yes/no Yes/no NA
Lifetime usage ≥1 year 1 year 1 year NA
Material Latex free Nylon, plastic Nylon, plastic NA
Cleaning Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, mild detergent NA
CLOTHING CLIP No No No
Cleaning NA NA NA
Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA

INFRARED MOTION No No No
DETECTOR
Mounting NA NA NA
Hardwired to control unit or NA NA NA
stand-alone
LEG CUFFS No No No
Cleaning Reusable should be washable NA NA NA
ALARMS
Visual Preferred No No No
Audible Preferred Yes Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec Required for bed and chair mats NA NA NA
Auto reset Yes Yes Yes

Staff hold button Preferred No No No
Hold time, sec Should stay in hold mode until NA NA NA
patient returns to bed/chair
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Manufacturer ECRI INSTITUTE'S 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC
RECOMMENDED Safe-t mate Alarmed Velcro Safe-t mate Alarmed Velcro Safe-t mate Drop-seat SM-007
SPECIFICATIONS Seatbelt SM-005 Seatbelt SM-005L
Occupancy Alarms
Nurse call interface No No No
Mute mode Preferred No No No
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No No No
Other recorded NA NA NA
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Strap/clip Strap/clip Strap/clip
Cord length, m (ft) Not specified Not specified Not specified
H x W x D, cm (in) 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.4 (3 x 2.25 x 1.75) 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.4 (3 x 2.25 x 1.75) 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.4 (3 x 2.25 x 1.75)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2)

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz NA Not specified Not specified
Battery, type 9V 9V 9V
Operating time ≥1 month 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-3 days
Rechargeable Not specified Not specified No

Recharging time, hr <8 Not specified Not specified NA
Low-battery indicator Audible preferred Yes Yes Yes
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price $89 $89 $120
Accessories, type/cost NA NA NA
Warranty ≥1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year, control unit; lifetime, seat

switch
Service contract No No No
Delivery time, ARO 5 days 5 days 5 days
Year first sold 1998 1998 2000
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Belt length 91.4-116.8 cm (36-46 Belt length 116.8-147.3 cm (46- None specified.
in). 58 in).
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 18587 18587 17531, 18587

LAST UPDATED December 2015 December 2015 December 2015
Supplier Footnotes These recommendations are the
opinions of ECRI Institute's
technology experts. ECRI
Institute assumes no liability for
decisions made based on this
data.
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC Alert Care Inc Care Electronics Inc
Safe-t mate Personal Monitor Safe-t mate Underseat Monitor Ambularm Deluxe Mobility Monitor
SM-004B SM-009
WHERE MARKETED USA USA Canada, USA Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) No No Yes No

BED MAT/SENSOR No No No No
Reusable/disposable NA NA NA NA
Lifetime usage NA NA NA NA
Material NA NA NA NA
Cleaning NA NA NA NA
Over/under mattress NA NA NA NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA NA

cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No Yes No No
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable NA Yes/no NA NA
Lifetime usage NA Not specified NA NA
Cleaning NA Wipe, disinfect NA NA
Chair pressure sensor L x NA Not specified NA NA

W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR No No No No
Floor pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA NA
cm (in)
BELT No No No No
CLOTHING CLIP Yes No No Yes

Reusable/disposable Yes/no NA NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage Not specified NA NA Not specified
Material Nickel-plated steel clip with nylon NA NA Aluminum with cotton cord
cord
Cleaning Not specified NA NA Warm water, disinfecting soap
Cord length, m (ft) Adjustable, 0.46-0.86 (1.5-2.8) NA NA 0.8 (2.5)

INFRARED MOTION No No No No
DETECTOR
Mounting NA NA NA NA
Hardwired to control unit or NA NA NA NA
stand-alone
LEG CUFFS No No Yes No
Reusable/disposable NA NA Yes/yes NA
Lifetime usage NA NA Not specified NA
Material NA NA Latex free NA
Cleaning NA NA Washable NA
ALARMS
Visual No No LED LED
Audible Yes Yes ≤90 dB 5 selectable tones
Alarm delay, sec NA NA User selectable 3 selectable alarm delays
Auto reset No Yes Yes Yes

Staff hold button No No Not specified Yes
Hold time, sec NA NA Not specified User selectable

Manufacturer 210 Innovations LLC 210 Innovations LLC Alert Care Inc Care Electronics Inc
Safe-t mate Personal Monitor Safe-t mate Underseat Monitor Ambularm Deluxe Mobility Monitor
SM-004B SM-009
Nurse call interface No No No Not specified

Mute mode No No Not specified Not specified
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No No Not specified Not specified
Other recorded NA NA Not specified Not specified

information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Clip Strap/clip Not specified Bed or chair
Cord length, m (ft) Not specified Not specified Not specified 0.8 (2.5)
H x W x D, cm (in) 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.4 (3 x 2.25 x 1.75) 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.4 (3 x 2.25 x 1.75) Not specified Not specified
Weight, kg (lb) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) Not specified 0.2 (0.44)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz Not specified Not specified NA Not specified
Battery, type 9V 9V 1/3 N Lithium 3 V 9V
Operating time Not specified 2-3 days 1-2 years 6 months
Rechargeable Not specified No No No

Recharging time, hr Not specified NA NA NA
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes No Yes
List price $20-30 $79 $185 $89.50
Accessories, type/cost NA NA Not specified NA
Warranty 1 year 1 year, control unit; lifetime, 1 year, alarm 1 year

underseat unit
Service contract No No Not specified Not specified
Delivery time, ARO 5 days 5 days From stock From stock
Year first sold 1998 2002 1984 1988
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Alarm switching mechanism Hotline technical support. None specified.
mounts underneath wheelchair
seat.
UMDNS CODE(S) 18587 17531, 18587 18587 18587

LAST UPDATED December 2015 December 2015 January 2016 February 2016
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Care Electronics Inc Care Electronics Inc Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products
Deluxe Occupancy Control Mobility Monitor Plus Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained
Sensor Pad (SD-1) Sensor Pad (SD-2)
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
BED MAT/SENSOR Yes No No Yes
Reusable/disposable Yes/no NA NA No/yes
Lifetime usage 180 days NA NA 1 year
Material Naugahyde NA NA Vinyl, PVC
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap NA NA Wipe, disinfect
Over/under mattress Over mattress NA NA Over mattress
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 43.1 x 58.4 (17 x 23) NA NA 45.7 x 63.5 (18 x 25)
cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes No Yes No
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable Yes/no NA No/yes NA
Lifetime usage 120 days NA 1 year NA
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap NA Wipe, disinfect NA
Chair pressure sensor L x 27.9 x 33 (11 x 13) NA 38.1 x 45.7 (15 x 18) NA
W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR Yes No No No
Lifetime usage 3 years NA NA NA
Cleaning Warm water, mild detergent NA NA NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, 60.9 x 91.4 (24 x 36) or 68.5 x NA NA NA
cm (in) 157.4 (27 x 62)
BELT No No No No
CLOTHING CLIP No Yes No No

Reusable/disposable NA Yes/no NA NA
Lifetime usage NA Not specified NA NA
Material NA Aluminum with cotton cord NA NA
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap NA NA
Cord length, m (ft) NA 0.8 (2.5) NA NA

DETECTOR
stand-alone
LEG CUFFS No No No No
ALARMS
Visual LED LED No No
Audible 5 selectable tones 5 selectable tones Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec 3 selectable alarm delays 3 selectable alarm delays None None
Auto reset Yes Yes Yes Yes

Staff hold button Yes Yes No No
Hold time, sec User selectable User selectable NA NA

Manufacturer Care Electronics Inc Care Electronics Inc Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products
Deluxe Occupancy Control Mobility Monitor Plus Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained
Sensor Pad (SD-1) Sensor Pad (SD-2)
Nurse call interface Yes Not specified Yes Yes

Mute mode Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record Not specified Not specified No No
Other recorded Not specified Not specified NA NA

information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Bed or chair Bed or chair NA NA
Cord length, m (ft) 0.8 (2.5) 0.8 (2.5) NA NA
H x W x D, cm (in) Not specified Not specified NA NA
Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.44) NA NA

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz Not specified Not specified NA NA
Battery, type 9V 9V 3 V internal lithium 3 V internal lithium
Operating time 6 months 6 months Not specified Not specified
Rechargeable No No No No
Recharging time, hr NA NA No No
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes No No
List price $109 $59 $57.65 $62.20
Accessories, type/cost $74-94 floor mat, $42 bed mat, NA Not specified Not specified
$30 chair mat
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Service contract Not specified Not specified No No

Delivery time, ARO From stock From stock From stock From stock
Year first sold 1988 1988 2009 2009
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS System status light. None specified. Complete one piece system; latex Complete one piece system; latex
free. free.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 18587 17531, 18587 12585, 18587
LAST UPDATED February 2016 February 2016 February 2014 February 2014
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products Emfit Ltd
Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained Movement Monitor/Epilepsy
Sensor Pad (SD-3) Sensor Pad (SD-4) Sensor Pad (SD-5) Seizure Alarm
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Australia, Canada, Europe,

Japan, USA
CE MARK (MDD) No No No Yes
Reusable/disposable No/yes NA NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage 1 year NA NA 2 years; 2-5 years if placed below
mattress
Material Vinyl, PVC NA NA Polyester
Cleaning Wipe, disinfect NA NA Wipe, disinfect
Over/under mattress Over mattress NA NA Under mattress
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 63.5 x 81.3 (25 x 32) NA NA Not specified

cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No No No Yes
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable NA NA NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage NA NA NA 1-2 years
Cleaning NA NA NA Wipe, disinfect
Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA NA Not specified

W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR No Yes Yes No
Lifetime usage NA 1 year 1 year NA
Cleaning NA Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, NA 45.7 x 63.5 (18 x 25) 63.5 x 81.3 (25 x 32) NA
cm (in)
BELT No No No No
CLOTHING CLIP No No No No
Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA NA

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual No No No LED
Audible Yes Yes Yes Multitone
Alarm delay, sec None None None 10-20 sec; optional bed exit alarm
within 5 sec

Staff hold button No No No No
Hold time, sec NA NA NA NA

Manufacturer Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products Emergency Caller Products Emfit Ltd
Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained Stand Down Self Contained Movement Monitor/Epilepsy
Sensor Pad (SD-3) Sensor Pad (SD-4) Sensor Pad (SD-5) Seizure Alarm
Nurse call interface Yes Yes Yes Yes

Mute mode Not specified Not specified Not specified No
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No No No No
Other recorded NA NA NA NA
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting NA NA NA Wall bracket included, antislip
pads included for placement on
table
Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA 3 (10)
H x W x D, cm (in) NA NA NA 8.9 x 6.8 x 2.9 (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.1)
Weight, kg (lb) NA NA NA 0.15 (0.33)

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz NA NA NA AC adapter, 110/230, 50/60
Battery, type 3 V internal lithium 3 V internal lithium 3 V internal lithium AA alkaline (2)
Operating time Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Recharging time, hr No No No NA
Low-battery indicator No No No Yes
List price $80.70 $86.50 $102.95 $276 (€199)
Accessories, type/cost Not specified Not specified Not specified $179 (€129) bed sensor
Service contract No No No No
Delivery time, ARO From stock From stock From stock 2 weeks
Year first sold 2009 2009 2009 USA 2008, Europe 2003
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Complete one piece system; latex Complete one piece system; latex Complete one piece system; latex One control unit can operate both
free. free. free. bed and floor sensors; dynamic
type; extremely thin sensor
without moving parts.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 18587 18587 18587 12585, 17531, 18587

Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Emfit Ltd Emfit Ltd Hill-Rom Co Inc Hill-Rom Co Inc
SafeBed SafeFloor CareAssist TotalCare
WHERE MARKETED Australia, Canada, Europe, Australia, Canada, Europe, Worldwide Worldwide
Japan, USA Japan, USA
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
BED MAT/SENSOR Yes No Integrated in CareAssist beds Integrated in TotalCare beds
Reusable/disposable Yes/no NA NA NA
Lifetime usage 2 years; 2-5 years if placed below NA NA NA
mattress
Material Polyester NA NA NA
Cleaning Wipe, disinfect NA NA NA
Over/under mattress Under mattress NA Strain gauge hardwired to bed Strain gauge hardwired to bed
frame frame
Bed pressure sensor L x W, Not specified NA NA NA
cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes Yes No No
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable Yes/no Yes/no NA NA
Lifetime usage 1-2 years 2-4 years NA NA
Cleaning Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect NA NA
Chair pressure sensor L x Not specified Not specified NA NA

W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR No Yes No No
Lifetime usage NA 2-5 years NA NA
Cleaning NA Wipe, disinfect NA NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, NA Not specified NA NA
cm (in)
BELT No No No No

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED LED LED LED
Audible Multitone Multitone Adjustable Yes
Alarm delay, sec 2 sec-90 min, adjustable Immediate alarm upon touch 0.5 0, 2, 4, 6
Auto reset Yes Adjustable (manual or auto) No No

Staff hold button No No No No
Hold time, sec NA NA NA NA

Manufacturer Emfit Ltd Emfit Ltd Hill-Rom Co Inc Hill-Rom Co Inc
SafeBed SafeFloor CareAssist TotalCare

Mute mode Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No No With NaviCare With NaviCare
Other recorded NA NA Siderails, bed height, brake set, Siderails, bed height, brake set,
information scale, bed exit, others scale, bed exit, other
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Wall bracket included, antislip Wall bracket included, antislip Siderail embedded Siderail embedded
pads included for placement on pads included for placement on
table table
Cord length, m (ft) 3 (10) 5 (16) NA NA
H x W x D, cm (in) 8.9 x 6.8 x 2.9 (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.1) 8.9 x 6.8 x 2.9 (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.1) NA NA
Weight, kg (lb) 0.15 (0.33) 0.15 (0.33) NA NA

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz AC adapter, 110/230, 50/60 AC adapter, 110-230, 50/60 120, 60 120, 60
Battery, type AA alkaline (2) AA alkaline (2) NA NA
Operating time Not specified Not specified NA NA
Rechargeable No No NA NA
Recharging time, hr NA NA NA NA
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes NA NA
List price $276 (€199) $276 (€199) $4,959 Not specified
Accessories, type/cost $179 (€129) bed sensor $257 (€185) floor sensor NA NA
Service contract No No Optional Optional

Delivery time, ARO 2 weeks 2 weeks 6-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Year first sold 2002 1996 2004 1997
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS One control unit can operate both One control unit can operate both Can integrate with Hill-Rom nurse Can integrate with Hill-Rom nurse
bed and floor sensors; presence bed and floor sensors; dynamic call solutions and other nurse call call solutions and other nurse call
detection based on heart rate and type; extremely thin sensor solutions. solutions.
respiration signals and without moving parts.
movements.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 17531, 18587 18587 18587

LAST UPDATED February 2014 February 2014 January 2016 January 2016
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Hill-Rom Co Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc
VersaCare 15-100 Fall Alarm Interface 15-200 Nurse Call Interface 15-600 Chair Alarm
BED MAT/SENSOR Integrated in VersaCare beds Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable NA Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes
Lifetime usage NA 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year
Material NA Polyethylene, PVC Polyethylene, PVC Polyethylene, PVC
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap
Over/under mattress Strain gauge hardwired to bed Over mattress Over mattress Over mattress
frame
Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA Varies Varies Varies
cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No Yes Yes Yes
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable NA Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes
Lifetime usage NA 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap
Chair pressure sensor L x NA Varies Varies Varies

W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT No No No No

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED Yes Yes Yes
Audible Adjustable Yes Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec 0.5 0 3 3
Auto reset Yes, bed exit alarm silence Yes Yes Yes
Staff hold button No Yes No No
Hold time, sec NA Indefinite NA NA

Manufacturer Hill-Rom Co Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc
VersaCare 15-100 Fall Alarm Interface 15-200 Nurse Call Interface 15-600 Chair Alarm
Nurse call interface Yes Yes Yes No

Mute mode Yes On/off switch No No
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record With NaviCare When interfaced with nurse call When interfaced with nurse call No
system system
Other recorded Siderails, bed height, brake set, NA NA NA
information scale, bed exit, others
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Siderail embedded Nurse call plug Nurse call plug Clip
H x W x D, cm (in) NA 7.6 x 6.4 x 2.5 (3 x 2.5 x 1) 7.6 x 6.4 x 2.5 (3 x 2.5 x 1) 7.6 x 6.4 x 2.5 (3 x 2.5 x 1)
Weight, kg (lb) NA 0.23 (0.5) 0.23 (0.5) 0.23 (0.5)

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120, 60 NA NA NA
Battery, type NA 9V 9V 9V
Operating time NA 1 month 1 month 1 month
Rechargeable NA No No No
Low-battery indicator NA Yes Yes Yes
List price $7,550 $99 $89 $89
Accessories, type/cost NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Service contract Optional No No No

Delivery time, ARO 4-6 weeks From stock From stock From stock
Year first sold 2004 2003 2003 2003
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Can integrate with Hill-Rom nurse Online education and customer Online education and customer Online education and customer
call solutions and other nurse call support; 24-hr technical support support; 24-hr technical support support; 24-hr technical support
solutions. by telephone. by telephone. by telephone.
UMDNS CODE(S) 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
LAST UPDATED January 2016 December 2015 December 2015 December 2015
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc
FM400 Fall Monitor M1000 Bed Exit Monitor MC700 Mobile Call Monitor MM600 Mobile Monitor
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

BED MAT/SENSOR Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes
Lifetime usage 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year
Material Polyethylene, PVC Polyethylene, PVC Polyethylene, PVC Polyethylene, PVC
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap
Over/under mattress Over mattress Over mattress Over mattress Over mattress
Bed pressure sensor L x W, Varies Varies Varies Varies

cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes Yes Yes Yes
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes
Lifetime usage 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap
Chair pressure sensor L x Varies Varies Varies Varies

W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT No No No No

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual No Yes Yes Yes
Audible Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
Alarm delay, sec 0 1, 2, or 4 0 or 2 0

Staff hold button No Yes No No
Hold time, sec NA 10 standby NA NA

Manufacturer Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc Nurse Assist Inc
FM400 Fall Monitor M1000 Bed Exit Monitor MC700 Mobile Call Monitor MM600 Mobile Monitor
Nurse call interface No Yes Yes No

Mute mode On/off switch Standby switch On/off switch On/off switch
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No When interfaced with nurse call When interfaced with nurse call No
system system
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Clip, Velcro Velcro, wire hanger Clip, Velcro, wire hanger Clip, Velcro, wire hanger
Cord length, m (ft) NA 4.6 (15) 2.4 (8) NA
H x W x D, cm (in) 11.2 x 8.4 x 3.8 (4.4 x 3.3 x 1.5) 12.7 x 10.2 x 3.8 (5 x 4 x 1.5) 11.2 x 8.4 x 3.8 (4.4 x 3.3 x 1.5) 11.2 x 8.4 x 3.8 (4.4 x 3.3 x 1.5)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.18 (0.4) 0.9 (2) 0.18 (0.4) 0.18 (0.4)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz NA NA NA NA
Battery, type 9V NA 9V 9V
Operating time 1 month NA 1 month 1 month
Rechargeable No NA No No
Low-battery indicator Yes NA Yes Yes
List price $155 $299 $279 $175
Accessories, type/cost Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO From stock From stock From stock From stock
Year first sold 2002 1998 1998 1998
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Online education and customer Online education and customer Online education and customer Online education and customer
support; 24-hr technical support support; 24-hr technical support support; 24-hr technical support support; 24-hr technical support
by telephone. by telephone. by telephone. by telephone.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
LAST UPDATED December 2015 December 2015 December 2015 December 2015
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Nurse Assist Inc Personal Safety Corp Personal Safety Corp Posey Co
RN+ FALLWatch II Wireless Secure Universal Alarm Secure Voice Alarm with Holder Personal Alarm
System
WHERE MARKETED Australia, Canada, USA USA USA North America
BED MAT/SENSOR Yes Yes Yes No
Reusable/disposable Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes NA
Lifetime usage 10, 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 1 year 1 year NA
Material Nylon, polyurethane, Polyurethane, ultrasonic sealed Polyurethane, ultrasonic sealed NA

polyethylene
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap NA
Over/under mattress Over mattress Over mattress Over mattress NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, Varies 30.4 x 76.2 (12 x 30), 60.9 x 76.2 30.4 x 76.2 (12 x 30), 60.9 x 76.2 NA
cm (in) (24 x 30) (24 x 30)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes Yes Yes No
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable Yes/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes NA
Lifetime usage 30, 90, 180 days, 1 year 1 year 1 year NA
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap NA
Chair pressure sensor L x Varies 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) NA
W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR No Yes Yes No
Lifetime usage NA 1 year 1 year NA
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, NA 10 x 76.2 (4 x 30) 10 x 76.2 (4 x 30) NA
cm (in)
BELT No Yes Yes No
Reusable/disposable NA Yes/yes Yes/yes NA
Lifetime usage NA 30 days for toilet pad 30 days for toilet pad NA
Material NA Polyurethane, ultrasonic sealed Polyurethane, ultrasonic sealed NA
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap NA
CLOTHING CLIP No Yes No Yes

Reusable/disposable NA Yes/yes NA Yes/yes
Lifetime usage NA 1 year NA 1 year
Material NA Steel clip with polyester cord NA Nickel-plated steel clip
Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap NA Warm water, disinfecting soap
Cord length, m (ft) NA Adjustable ≤1.2 (4) NA Adjustable, 0.79-1.52 (2.5-5)

INFRARED MOTION No Yes, PIR Yes, PIR No
DETECTOR
Mounting NA Wall or use bracket Wall or use bracket NA
Hardwired to control unit or NA Stand-alone Stand-alone NA
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED LED No Indicator light
Audible Adjustable 80 dB; adjustable 70, 80, 90 dB 80 dB; adjustable 70, 80, 90 dB 5 selectable tones
Alarm delay, sec 0, 1.5, 3 2 0-2 0
Auto reset Yes Yes Yes No

Staff hold button Yes No No No
Hold time, sec 30 NA NA NA

Manufacturer Nurse Assist Inc Personal Safety Corp Personal Safety Corp Posey Co
RN+ FALLWatch II Wireless Secure Universal Alarm Secure Voice Alarm with Holder Personal Alarm
System
Nurse call interface Optional No Yes No

Mute mode Can be muted at signal unit Not specified Yes Not specified
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record Yes No No No
Other recorded Optional NA NA NA

information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Velcro pads Velcro, metal bracket, or holder Velcro, metal bracket, or holder Saddle bracket or Velcro
Cord length, m (ft) 1.8 (6) Adjustable ≤1.2 (4) 0.9 (3) from pad, 2.4 (8) nurse NA
call cable
H x W x D, cm (in) 4.6 x 11.4 x 7.6 (1.8 x 4.5 x 3) 7 x 5.7 x 2.5 (2.8 x 2.2 x 1), 7.9 x 7 x 5.7 x 2.5 (2.8 x 2.2 x 1), 10.8 9.7 x 4.6 x 2.5 (3.8 x 1.8 x 1)
5.4 x 2.9 (3.1 x 2.1 x 1.1) x 7 x 2.5 (4.3 x 2.8 x 1)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.27 (0.6) 0.06 (0.13) 0.06 (0.13), 0.09 (0.19) 0.14 (0.3)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120, 60, 40 W NA NA NA
Battery, type 9 V Ni-MH (pack of 5 AA) AAA (2) AAA (3) 9V
Operating time 1 month 5 hr continuous, 2.5 years 5 hr continuous, 1-2 years 12 days
standby standby
Rechargeable Yes No Optional AC power supply No
Recharging time, hr 8 NA NA NA
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes Yes Yes
List price $826<1> $49.99-79.99<1> $75.99-105.99<1> $59.95
Accessories, type/cost Not specified $4.99 metal bracket, $8.99 nylon $4.99 metal bracket, $8.99 nylon Not specified
holder, $0.75 metal clip, $1.75 4 holder, $7.99 Y adapter 1/4" plug,
ft cord with pin and clip, $1.50 2 ft $5 P.A.D.S. optional nurse call
cord with pin and clip cable
Warranty 3 years 1 year 1 year Lifetime
Delivery time, ARO 2-3 days 1-2 days 1-2 days From stock
Year first sold 1988 2002 Not specified 1998
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital and wireless dedicated Continuous on; flashing alert light Continuous on; auto-reset; break- None specified.
system; independent of nurse call will instantly identify roommate in resistant ABS plastic case; use
system; identifies ≤32 different need day or night; batteries with bed or chair pad; all jacks
bed, chair or pendant alarms included. and controls concealed within
within a 200 ft operating range; tamper-resistant locking cover.
online education and customer
support; 24-hr technical support
by telephone.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 18587
LAST UPDATED December 2015 February 2016 February 2016 February 2016
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes <1>$328 signal unit, $498 <1>$49.99 complete chair <1>$75.99 complete chair
console. system, $69.99 and $79.99 system, $95.99 and $105.99
complete bed system. complete bed system.
Manufacturer RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc
Code Alert CA630 Wireless Fall Sensatec ST610 Fall Sensatec ST620 Fall Sensatec ST630 Fall
Management Management System Management System Management System
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

BED MAT/SENSOR Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable No/yes No/yes No/yes No/yes
Lifetime usage 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days
Material Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap or Warm water, disinfecting soap or Warm water, disinfecting soap or Warm water, disinfecting soap or
disinfecting wipe disinfecting wipe disinfecting wipe disinfecting wipe
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 76.2 x 30.4 (30 x 12) 76.2 x 30.4 (30 x 12) 76.2 x 30.4 (30 x 12) 76.2 x 30.4 (30 x 12)
cm (in)
MAT/SENSOR
Lifetime usage 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days 7, 30, 90, or 180 days
disinfecting wipe disinfecting wipe disinfecting water disinfecting wipe
Chair pressure sensor L x 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12)
W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable No/no No/no No/no No/no
Lifetime usage Yes Yes Yes Yes
CLOTHING CLIP Yes Yes Yes Yes
Material Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene
DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED LED LED LED
Audible ≤90 dB ≤90 dB ≤90 dB ≤90 dB
Alarm delay, sec 0-1 after pressure loss 0-1 after pressure loss 0-1 after pressure loss 0-1 after pressure loss

Staff hold button Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hold time, sec 30 30 30 30

Manufacturer RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc RF Technologies Inc
Code Alert CA630 Wireless Fall Sensatec ST610 Fall Sensatec ST620 Fall Sensatec ST630 Fall
Management Management System Management System Management System
Nurse call interface Yes No Yes Yes

Mute mode When using RFT Response Mutes on hold for 30 sec Mutes on hold for 30 sec Mutes on hold for 30 sec
System
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record Optional with Quick Response No Optional with Quick Response Optional with Quick Response
System System System
Other recorded Patient ID, staff response time, NA Patient ID, staff response time, Patient ID, staff response time,
information date, alarms in last 24 hr, notes date, alarms in last 24 hr, notes date, alarms in last 24 hr, notes
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Adjustable nylon strap, adhesive- Adjustable nylon strap, adhesive- Adjustable nylon strap, adhesive- Adjustable nylon strap, adhesive-
backed Velcro strap, control unit backed Velcro strap, control unit backed Velcro strap, control unit backed Velcro strap, control unit
hanger hanger hanger hanger
Cord length, m (ft) 0.6 (2) chair pad, 1.3 (4.5) bed 0.6 (2) chair pad, 1.3 (4.5) bed 0.6 (2) chair pad, 1.3 (4.5) bed 0.6 (2) chair pad, 1.3 (4.5) bed
pad, optional 3 (10) extension pad, optional 3 (10) extension pad, optional 3 (10) extension pad, optional 3 (10) extension
cord cord cord cord
H x W x D, cm (in) 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 (5 x 3 x 1.5) 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 (5 x 3 x 1.5) 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 (5 x 3 x 1.5) 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 (5 x 3 x 1.5)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.4)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120, 60 NA 120, 60 120, 60
Battery, type 9V 9V 9V 9V
Operating time 1 month 1 month 1 month 1 month
Low-battery indicator Chirps every 8 sec, red blinking Chirps every 8 sec, red blinking Chirps every 8 sec, red blinking Chirps every 8 sec, red blinking
LED LED LED LED
List price $140 $89 $109.75 $127.50
Accessories, type/cost $21.42, boot and strap kit $21.42, boot and strap kit $21.42, boot and strap kit $21.42, boot and strap kit
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO Same day or next business day Same day or next business day Same day or next business day Same day or next business day
Year first sold 2013 2010 2010 2010
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Portable unit for wheelchair or Portable unit for wheelchair or Portable unit for wheelchair or Portable unit for wheelchair or
bed; oversized pads reduce false bed; oversized pads reduce false bed; oversized pads reduce false bed; oversized pads reduce false
alarms; auto reset; local in- alarms; auto reset; local in- alarms; auto reset; local in- alarms; auto reset; local in-
service training and 24/7 service training and 24/7 service training and 24/7 service training and 24/7
technical support available; for technical support available; for technical support available; for technical support available; for
use in acute, long-term, and use in acute, long-term, and use in acute, long-term, and use in acute, long-term, and
home care settings. home care settings. home care settings. home care settings
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer RF Technologies Inc Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp
Sensatec ST640 Fall 909207 Econo-Alarm 909208 Econo-Alarm 909211 Personal Alarm
Management System
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified

Reusable/disposable No/yes NA NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage 7, 30, 90, or 180 days NA NA Not specified
Material Polyethylene NA NA Plastic, fabric
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap or NA NA Wipe, disinfect

disinfecting wipe
Over/under mattress Over mattress NA NA NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 76.2 x 30.4 (30 x 12) NA NA NA

cm (in)
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable No/yes Yes/no Yes/no Yes/no
Lifetime usage 7, 30, 90, or 180 days Not specified Not specified Not specified
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap or Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect
disinfecting wipe
Chair pressure sensor L x 30.4 x 30.4 (12 x 12) NA NA NA
W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT Yes No No No
Reusable/disposable No/no NA NA NA
Lifetime usage Yes NA NA NA
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap or NA NA NA
disinfecting wipe
CLOTHING CLIP Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable No/yes Yes/no Yes/no Yes/no
Lifetime usage NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Material Polyethylene Plastic, fabric Plastic, fabric Plastic, fabric
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap or Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect
disinfecting wipe
DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED No No No
Audible ≤90 dB Yes Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec 0-4 after pressure loss 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion
Auto reset Yes No No Yes

Hold time, sec 30 Not specified Not specified Not specified

Manufacturer RF Technologies Inc Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp
Sensatec ST640 Fall 909207 Econo-Alarm 909208 Econo-Alarm 909211 Personal Alarm
Management System
Nurse call interface Yes No No No

Mute mode Mutes on hold for 30 sec, NA NA NA
constant mute when using RFT
Response System
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record Optional with Quick Response No No No
System
Other recorded Patient ID, staff response time, NA NA NA
information date, alarms in last 24 hr, notes
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Adjustable nylon strap, adhesive- Not specified Not specified Not specified
backed Velcro strap, control unit
hanger
Cord length, m (ft) 0.6 (2) chair pad, 1.3 (4.5) bed 0.65 (2.1), adjustable 0.65 (2.1), adjustable 0.65 (2.1), adjustable
pad, optional 3 (10) extension
cord
H x W x D, cm (in) 12.7 x 7.6 x 3.8 (5 x 3 x 1.5) 2.8 x 4.1 x 11.3 (1.1 x 1.6 x 4.4) 2.8 x 4.1 x 11.3 (1.1 x 1.6 x 4.4) 2.8 x 4.1 x 11.3 (1.1 x 1.6 x 4.4)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120, 60 NA NA NA
Operating time 1 month 10 days 10 days 10 days
Low-battery indicator Chirps every 8 sec, red blinking No No No
LED
List price $132.50 $15<1> $15<1> $35
Accessories, type/cost $21.42, boot and strap kit $29 magnet and cord $29 magnet and cord $29 magnet and cord
Warranty 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Same day or next business day 5 days 5 days 5 days
Year first sold 2010 1999 1999 1999
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Portable unit for wheelchair or None specified. None specified. None specified.
bed; oversized pads reduce false
alarms; auto reset; local in-
service training and 24/7
technical support available; for
use in acute, long-term, and
home care settings.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 17531, 18587 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes <1>$42, 3-pack. <1>$42, 3-pack.
Manufacturer Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp
909275 FloorPro Soft-Fall Mat 909310 Bed-Pro Over Mattress 909311 Bed-Pro Over Mattress 909320 Bed-Pro Under Mattress
Alarm
CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Not specified Not specified

BED MAT/SENSOR No Yes Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Lifetime usage NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Material NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Cleaning NA Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect
Over/under mattress NA Over mattress Over mattress Under mattress
Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA 25.4 x 76.2 (10 x 30) 25.4 x 76.2 (10 x 30) 25.4 x 76.2 (10 x 30), 50.8 x 76.2
cm (in) (20 x 30)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No No No No
MAT/SENSOR
Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA NA NA

W, cm (in)
FLOOR MAT/SENSOR Yes No No No
Lifetime usage Not specified NA NA NA
Cleaning Not specified NA NA NA
Floor pressure sensor L x W, 91.4 x 172.7 (36 x 68) NA NA NA
cm (in)
BELT No No No No

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec Not specified 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion

Staff hold button No Yes Yes Yes
Hold time, sec NA Not specified Not specified Not specified

909275 FloorPro Soft-Fall Mat 909310 Bed-Pro Over Mattress 909311 Bed-Pro Over Mattress 909320 Bed-Pro Under Mattress
Alarm

Mute mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
DATA MANAGEMENT
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket
Cord length, m (ft) 1.8 (6) NA NA NA
H x W x D, cm (in) 5 x 5 x 9 (2 x 2 x 3.5) 3.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 (1.5 x 3.5 x 4.5) 3.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 (1.5 x 3.5 x 4.5) 3.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 (1.5 x 3.5 x 4.5)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz Not specified 120 120 120
Operating time Not specified 10 days 10 days 10 days
Low-battery indicator No Yes Yes Yes
List price $240 $127 $136 $147
Accessories, type/cost $108 replacement alarm unit $103 replacement alarm unit $103 replacement alarm unit NA
Delivery time, ARO 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Year first sold 2004 2004 2004 2004
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
UMDNS CODE(S) 18587 12585, 18587 12585, 18587 12585, 18587

Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
909321 Bed-Pro Under Mattress 909369 Underseat 909370 Seatbelt 909371 E-Z Release Belt
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified No

BED MAT/SENSOR Yes No No No
Reusable/disposable Not specified NA NA NA
Lifetime usage Not specified NA NA NA
Material Not specified NA NA NA
Cleaning Wipe, disinfect NA NA NA
Over/under mattress Under mattress NA NA NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 25.4 x 76.2 (10 x 30), 50.8 x 76.2 NA NA NA

cm (in) (20 x 30)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR No Yes Yes No
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable NA Yes/no Yes/no NA
Lifetime usage NA Not specified Not specified NA
Cleaning NA Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect NA
Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA NA NA

W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT No No No Yes
Lifetime usage NA NA NA Not specified
Material NA NA NA Not specified
Cleaning NA NA NA Not specified

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual Yes Yes Yes No
Audible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alarm delay, sec 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion NA

Hold time, sec Not specified Not specified Not specified NA

909321 Bed-Pro Under Mattress 909369 Underseat 909370 Seatbelt 909371 E-Z Release Belt

Mute mode Yes NA NA NA
DATA MANAGEMENT
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Bracket Bracket Bracket Not specified
Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA Not specified
H x W x D, cm (in) 3.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 (1.5 x 3.5 x 4.5) 3.8 x 12.7 x 5.1 (1.5 x 5 x 2) 3.8 x 12.7 x 5.1 (1.5 x 5 x 2) Not specified
Weight, kg (lb) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) Not specified
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120 120 120 Not specified
Operating time 10 days 10 days 10 days Not specified
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes Yes No
List price $155 $70 $70 $73
Accessories, type/cost NA $55 replacement alarm unit $55 replacement alarm unit $55 replacement alarm unit
Service contract No No No Not specified

Delivery time, ARO 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Year first sold 2004 2004 2004 2005
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 18587 17531, 18587 17531, 18587 18587

Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp STANLEY Healthcare
909374 Chair Pro Lift-Off 909375 Leveler Pad Alarm 909510 Multi-Pro Alarm Bed-Check Model 72010
Cushion Alarm
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Canada, USA
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified No

BED MAT/SENSOR No No Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable NA NA Not specified No/yes
Lifetime usage NA NA Not specified 14 days, 30 days, 90 days
Material NA NA Not specified Polyurethane, polyester
Cleaning NA NA Not specified Warm water, mild detergent
Over/under mattress NA NA NA Over mattress
Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA 73.7 x 8.9 (29 x 3.5)

cm (in)
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable Yes/no Yes/no Yes/no No/yes
Lifetime usage Not specified Not specified Not specified 14 days, 30 days, 90 days
Cleaning Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect Wipe, disinfect Warm water, disinfecting soap
Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA NA 27.9 x 10.2 (11 x 4)

W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT No No Yes Yes
Reusable/disposable NA NA Not specified Yes/no
Lifetime usage NA NA Not specified 1 year
Material NA NA Not specified Polyester
Cleaning NA NA Not specified Warm water, disinfecting soap

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual Yes Yes Yes LED
Audible Yes Yes Yes 2 volume settings, 3 alarm tones
Alarm delay, sec 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion 1-3 after motion 0, 1, 3, 5, adjustable
Auto reset Yes Yes Yes Yes, with pressure pad

Staff hold button Yes Yes Yes No
Hold time, sec Not specified Not specified Not specified NA

Manufacturer Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp Skil-Care Corp STANLEY Healthcare
909374 Chair Pro Lift-Off 909375 Leveler Pad Alarm 909510 Multi-Pro Alarm Bed-Check Model 72010
Cushion Alarm
Nurse call interface No Yes No No

Mute mode NA NA NA No
DATA MANAGEMENT
information
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Bracket Bracket Bracket Wire holster or wheelchair hook
H x W x D, cm (in) 5 x 5 x 9 (2 x 2 x 3.5) 5 x 5 x 9 (2 x 2 x 3.5) 5 x 5 x 9 (2 x 2 x 3.5) 12.7 x 5.6 x 2.8 (5 x 2.2 x 1.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.4) 0.9 (2)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz NA NA NA NA
Battery, type 9V 9V 9V 9 V alkaline
Operating time 10 days 10 days 10 days Varies
Low-battery indicator Yes Yes Yes Yes
List price $82 $98 $63 Not specified
Accessories, type/cost $55 replacement alarm unit $55 replacement alarm unit $63 replacement alarm unit Wire holster
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years
Delivery time, ARO 5 days 5 days 5 days Varies
Year first sold 2005 2004 2006 1997
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. Secured battery containment;
monitoring restarts automatically
when user weight is detected.
UMDNS CODE(S) 17531, 18587 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare
Bed-Check Model 72020 Bed-Check Model 72030 Bed-Check Model 72100 TABS Professional 25022
WHERE MARKETED Canada, USA Canada, USA Canada, USA Worldwide
CE MARK (MDD) No No No Yes

BED MAT/SENSOR Yes Yes Yes, cordless Yes
Lifetime usage 14 days, 30 days, 90 days 14 days, 30 days, 90 days 14 days, 180 days 14, 90, 365 days
Material Polyurethane, polyester Polyurethane, polyester Polyurethane Polyurethane
Cleaning Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, mild detergent
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 73.7 x 8.9 (29 x 3.5) 73.7 x 8.9 (29 x 3.5) 103.2 x 29.4 (40.7 x 11.6) 76.2 x 25.4 (30 x 10)
cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes Yes Yes, cordless Yes
MAT/SENSOR
Lifetime usage 14 days, 30 days, 90 days 14 days, 30 days, 90 days 14 days, 180 days 14, 90 days
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, mild detergent
Chair pressure sensor L x 27.9 x 10.2 (11 x 4) 27.9 x 10.2 (11 x 4) 42.1 x 34.8 (16 x 13.7) 38.1 x 17.8 (15 x 7)
W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT Yes Yes No Yes
Reusable/disposable Yes/no Yes/no NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage 1 year 1 year NA 1 year
Material Polyester Polyester NA Polyester
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, disinfecting soap NA Warm water, disinfecting soap
CLOTHING CLIP No No No Yes

Reusable/disposable NA NA NA Yes/no
Lifetime usage NA NA NA Not specified
Material NA NA NA Aluminum with cotton and
polyester cord
Cleaning NA NA NA Warm water, disinfecting soap
Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA Varies

DETECTOR
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual LED on control unit, central nurse LED on control unit, central nurse LED on control unit, central nurse Via central nurse call system
call system call system call system
Audible 7 volume settings, 10 alarm 10 volume settings, 7 alarm tones 3 volume settings, 4 alarm tones 4 tones, voice-recorded message
tones, one button for day or night
mode selection
Alarm delay, sec 1-3, adjustable 1-9, adjustable 0 and 2, adjustable NA
Auto reset No, requires staff to attend No, requires staff to attend No, requires staff to attend Yes, with pressure pads
Staff hold button Yes Yes No No
Hold time, sec 25, cancel with reset 25, cancel with reset NA NA

Manufacturer STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare STANLEY Healthcare
Bed-Check Model 72020 Bed-Check Model 72030 Bed-Check Model 72100 TABS Professional 25022

Mute mode No Yes Yes No
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record No Yes No With Arial
Other recorded NA Patient ID, staff response time, NA Staff response time (using Arial
information date, alarms in last 24 hr wireless nurse call system)
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Wire holster or Velcro strap Wire holster or Velcro strap Various wall and wire brackets Various wall and wire brackets
Cord length, m (ft) 3 (10) 3 (10) NA 2.1 (7)
H x W x D, cm (in) 11.9 x 7.6 x 5 (4.7 x 3 x 2) 15.2 x 7.6 x 5 (6 x 3 x 2) 14.8 x 8.5 x 4 (5.7 x 3.4 x 1.6) 12.7 x 8.4 x 3.2 (5 x 3.3 x 1.8)
Weight, kg (lb) 1 (2.2) 1 (2.2) 0.4 (1) 0.9 (2)

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz 120, 60 120, 60 NA Optional 110, 60
Battery, type NA NA AA alkaline (4) 9 V alkaline
Operating time NA NA ≥30 day in monitoring mode Varies
Rechargeable NA NA No No
Low-battery indicator NA NA Yes Yes
List price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Accessories, type/cost Optional nurse call cord that Optional accessory nurse call Various wall and wire brackets 110 V power supply, nurse call
eliminates the need for Y adaptor, cord port in control unit eliminates interface cable, nurse call splitter,
wire holster the need for Y adaptor, wire key fob reset, mounting brackets,
holster Arial transmitter
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Varies Varies Varies Varies
Year first sold 2004 2000 2013 2002
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Nurse call compatibility; variable Includes Bed-Check control unit, Reduces risk of tripping; meets Arial wireless call system ties in
delay settings (1, 2, 3 sec); no Chair-Check, and Sensormat; requirements for psychiatric and wireless annunciation, allows
on/off switch; integrated 10 ft alarm information can be saved rehab units; can be placed alarm record maintenance, and
power cord and nurse call cord; to computer file for reference, outside of patient room for quieter includes all PC requirements;
hold mode enables transfer of sent to printers, or exported to environment; silent alarm (mutes visual alarms available at central
individual without alarm sounding. word processing or audible alarms at bedside when monitoring station with Arial,
spreadsheet/database programs; integrated into nurse call including pager and wireless
in-service training available. systems); sleep mode helps displays; 17-sec voice message
extend battery life. can be recorded and played back
if patient attempts to rise from
bed or wheelchair; wheelchair
bracket, additional wall mounts
and multiple cord and clip lengths
available. Meets requirements of
UL 1069.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 17531, 18587
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes
Data Footnotes
Manufacturer STANLEY Healthcare Stryker Medical Div Stryker Ultimate Safety Inc Ultimate Safety Inc
TABS Professional 25222 Corp BedCall ChairCall
Chaperone Bed Exit System
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Yes Yes

BED MAT/SENSOR Yes Load cell Yes No
Reusable/disposable No/yes Integrated Yes/yes NA
Lifetime usage 14, 90, 365 days Lifetime expectancy of bed 30 days, 90 days NA
Material Polyurethane Not specified Vinyl NA
Cleaning Warm water, mild detergent Warm water, disinfecting soap Warm water, mild detergent NA
Over/under mattress Over mattress Under mattress load cells Not specified NA
Bed pressure sensor L x W, 76.2 x 25.4 (30 x 10) Not specified Not specified NA
cm (in)
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR Yes No No Yes
MAT/SENSOR
Reusable/disposable No/yes NA NA Yes/yes
Lifetime usage 14, 90 days NA NA 30 days
Cleaning Warm water, mild detergent NA NA Warm water, mild detergent
Chair pressure sensor L x 38.1 x 17.8 (15 x 7) NA NA Not specified

W, cm (in)
cm (in)
BELT Yes No No No
Reusable/disposable Yes/no NA NA NA
Lifetime usage 1 year NA NA NA
Material Polyester NA NA NA
Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap NA NA NA

INFRARED MOTION No Not specified No No
DETECTOR
Mounting NA Not specified NA NA
Hardwired to control unit or NA Hardwired NA NA
stand-alone
ALARMS
Visual Via central nurse call system LED LED LED
Audible 4 tones, voice-recorded message Yes Yes, adjustable volume Yes, adjustable volume
Alarm delay, sec NA Immediate alarm after patient's 1, 3, 5 sec selectable, alarms NA
center of gravity leaves the before patient exits bed
selected area
Auto reset Yes, with pressure pads No Yes, selectable Yes
Staff hold button No No Yes Yes
Hold time, sec NA NA Auto reset when patient returns to Auto reset when patient returns to
bed chair

Manufacturer STANLEY Healthcare Stryker Medical Div Stryker Ultimate Safety Inc Ultimate Safety Inc
TABS Professional 25222 Corp BedCall ChairCall
Chaperone Bed Exit System

Mute mode No Optional with iBed Not specified Not specified
DATA MANAGEMENT
Alarm record With Arial Optional When interfaced with nurse call No
system
Other recorded Staff response time (using Arial iBed monitors 30° head of bed, Not specified NA
information wireless nurse call system) low bed height, brake, Chaperone
bed exit system and siderails;
other advanced documentation
CONTROL UNIT
Mounting Various wall and wire brackets NA Wall, headboard, Velcro strap Metal chair clip, metal grip clip for
wheelchairs
Cord length, m (ft) 2.1 (7) NA 2.4 (8) 1.2 (4)
H x W x D, cm (in) 12.7 x 8.4 x 3.2 (5 x 3.3 x 1.8) NA 12 x 7.8 x 4 (4.7 x 3.1 x 1.6) 10 x 6.3 x 2.5 (4 x 2.5 x 1)
Weight, kg (lb) 0.9 (2) NA 0.5 (1.1) 0.1 (0.2)

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VAC, Hz Optional 110, 60 110/220, 50/60 120/240, 50/60 NA
Battery, type 9 V alkaline NA NA AA (3)
Operating time Varies NA NA 2 months
Rechargeable No NA NA No
Low-battery indicator Yes NA NA Yes, visual and audible
List price Not specified $374<1> $290-317 $139-159
Accessories, type/cost 110 V power supply, nurse call $1,316 iBed awareness; $2,175 $28 Ultimat $24 Ultimat
interface cable, nurse call splitter, iBed wireless; $1,890 iBed
key fob reset, mounting brackets, enhanced
Arial transmitter
Warranty Limited lifetime 1 year, optional 2 years 1 year 1 year
Service contract No Optional Optional Optional

Delivery time, ARO Varies 6-8 weeks 1 week 1 week
Year first sold 2002 1993 1997 1997
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Arial wireless call system ties in Center-of-gravity-based system EdgeSense early warning senses Automatic arming ensures unit is
wireless annunciation, allows monitors patient regardless of when patient is on edge of bed, on; 100% watertight mat with no
alarm record maintenance, and patient position; nonrestraint alerts staff before patient exits holes; in-service DVD available.
includes all PC requirements; device incorporated into Stryker bed; in-service DVD available.
visual alarms available at central Medical's acute and critical care
monitoring station with Arial, beds; ability to alert caregiver of
including pager and wireless possible siderail entanglement
displays; 17-sec voice message when bed is equipped with
can be recorded and played back Chaperone center-of-gravity bed-
if patient attempts to rise from exit alarm system.
bed or wheelchair; wheelchair
bracket, additional wall mounts
and multiple cord and clip lengths
available.
UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 12585, 18587 12585, 18587 17531, 18587
LAST UPDATED February 2016 January 2016 February 2008<1> February 2008<1>
Supplier Footnotes
Model Footnotes <1>Model is currently marketed. <1>Model is currently marketed.

Data Footnotes <1>For bed exit with zone
control.

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Device Overviews & Specifications - Comparative Data

Alarms, Occupancy [18-587]

Scope of this Product Comparison

Nurse Call Systems

Bed-exit alarms [guidance]. Health Devices 2004 May;33(5):157.

Request for Proposal Template

Beds, Air-Fluidized; Low-Air-Loss; Mattress Systems, Alternating Pressure; Low-Air-Loss

TOPICS AND METADATA

Material Latex free NA NA NA

Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA

Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA Not specified

Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA

Audible Preferred Yes Yes Yes

Alarm delay, sec Required for bed and chair mats NA NA NA

Auto reset Yes Yes Yes

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Cord length, m (ft) Not specified Not specified Not specified

Weight, kg (lb) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2) 0.1 (0.2)

Rechargeable Not specified Not specified No

Warranty ≥1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year, control unit; lifetime, seat

UMDNS CODE(S) 12585, 17531, 18587 18587 18587 17531, 18587

WHERE MARKETED USA USA Canada, USA Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) No No Yes No

Bed pressure sensor L x W, NA NA NA NA

Chair pressure sensor L x NA Not specified NA NA

CLOTHING CLIP Yes No No Yes

Cord length, m (ft) Adjustable, 0.46-0.86 (1.5-2.8) NA NA 0.8 (2.5)

Audible Yes Yes ≤90 dB 5 selectable tones

Alarm delay, sec NA NA User selectable 3 selectable alarm delays

Auto reset No Yes Yes Yes

Displaying page 1 of 2 for current modules (#5-8) above.

Nurse call interface No No No Not specified

Other recorded NA NA Not specified Not specified

Rechargeable Not specified No No No

Warranty 1 year 1 year, control unit; lifetime, 1 year, alarm 1 year

UMDNS CODE(S) 18587 17531, 18587 18587 18587

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

Material Naugahyde NA NA Vinyl, PVC

Cleaning Warm water, disinfecting soap NA NA Wipe, disinfect

Over/under mattress Over mattress NA NA Over mattress

CLOTHING CLIP No Yes No No

Cleaning NA Warm water, disinfecting soap NA NA

Cord length, m (ft) NA 0.8 (2.5) NA NA

Audible 5 selectable tones 5 selectable tones Yes Yes

Auto reset Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Nurse call interface Yes Not specified Yes Yes

Other recorded Not specified Not specified NA NA

Cord length, m (ft) 0.8 (2.5) 0.8 (2.5) NA NA

H x W x D, cm (in) Not specified Not specified NA NA

Weight, kg (lb) 0.2 (0.4) 0.2 (0.44) NA NA

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Service contract Not specified Not specified No No

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Australia, Canada, Europe,

Cleaning Wipe, disinfect NA NA Wipe, disinfect

Over/under mattress Over mattress NA NA Under mattress

Bed pressure sensor L x W, 63.5 x 81.3 (25 x 32) NA NA Not specified

Chair pressure sensor L x NA NA NA Not specified

Cord length, m (ft) NA NA NA NA

Audible Yes Yes Yes Multitone

Auto reset Yes Yes Yes Yes

Displaying page 1 of 2 for current modules (#13-16) above.

Nurse call interface Yes Yes Yes Yes

H x W x D, cm (in) NA NA NA 8.9 x 6.8 x 2.9 (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.1)