Joerns PrevaMatt Defend

Joerns PrevaMatt Defend Therapeutic Foam Mattress

The PrevaMatt Defend is an economical therapeutic foam replacement mattress that delivers better patient comfort, better pressure distribution, and better skin protection than standard innerspring systems. Built on Joerns Healthcare's evolved foam manufacturing methods, the Defend is designed for comfort, safety, and durability in both home care and facility settings.

Key Design Features

Articulation Cuts

Full-width articulation cuts allow the mattress to flex in harmony with the bed frame — reducing friction and shear on patient skin during head and knee elevation, and extending product life cycle.

Specialized Heel Zone

The integrated heel slope provides a gentle tapering of the mattress that redistributes pressure along the lower legs while reducing pressure in the delicate heel section — protecting one of the most vulnerable areas for pressure ulcer development.

Firm Perimeter

A high-density foam outer rim provides stability as the patient sits on the edge of the bed during entry and exit. Reduces fall risk and helps close the gap between the mattress surface and bed side rails to reduce entrapment risk.

Optional Raised Perimeter

An optional raised perimeter adds extra height and security for patients when side rails are not in use — providing added fall prevention and helping reduce the entrapment gap between mattress and side rail.

Available Sizes

• 36"W × 80"L — 500 lb capacity
• 42"W × 80"L — 500 lb capacity

Please note: This item has a 3-week lead time. Contact us at 800-998-4703 if you need faster delivery options.

Foam Construction

• Therapeutic foam designed for pressure injury prevention and patient comfort
• Articulation cuts — full-width, allows mattress to flex with bed frame reducing skin friction and shear
• Specialized heel zone — softer foam with integrated heel slope redistributes pressure from heel area
• Firm high-density foam perimeter — stability for edge sitting, ingress/egress, and fall prevention

Cover

• Low-shear zippered upper cover — reduces friction during patient repositioning
• Fluid-proof construction — full protection against liquids
• Stain resistant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal surface
• Easy to clean and maintain

Safety

• 500 lb weight capacity — both widths
• Firm perimeter reduces fall risk during bed entry and exit
• Optional raised perimeter for additional fall prevention security
• Articulation design reduces entrapment risk at side rails

Regulatory Compliance

• TB 117-2013
• TB 129
• 16 CFR 1633
• BFD IX-11

Ideal For

• Patients at risk of pressure injury requiring an economical therapeutic foam surface
• Long-term care facilities and home care settings
• Patients requiring better pressure distribution than standard innerspring systems
• Bariatric patients up to 500 lbs

Product Code	PVDE
Product Type	Therapeutic foam hospital bed mattress
Available Widths	36", 42"
Length	80"
Weight Capacity	500 lbs (both widths)
Articulation Cuts	Full-width — compatible with all adjustable hospital bed frames
Heel Zone	Specialized soft foam with integrated heel slope
Perimeter	High-density firm foam outer rim (optional raised perimeter available)
Cover	Low-shear zippered — fluid-proof, stain resistant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
Compliance	TB 117-2013, TB 129, 16 CFR 1633, BFD IX-11
Lead Time	3 weeks
Manufacturer	Joerns Healthcare

5 year Joerns foam mattress warranty