Clinically Effective. Regulatory Compliant.
Squirrel Medical is proud to lead the field not only in regulatory compliance, but in published clinical efficacy. Unlike most Class IIa mattress manufacturers, we go beyond certifications—we deliver data-driven patient outcomes.
Published Pub Med Results.
- Endothelial Function IMPROVED 197% (p=0.021)
- Resting Blood Flow IMPROVED 336% (p=0.003)
- Fat FREE Mass IMPROVED 520 grams (p=0.026)
- Thermoregulation at Feet IMPROVED 3.5ºC (p<0.001)
- Blood Pressure IMPROVED 120/77 to 115/75 (p=0.053)
- Participants reported a reduction in morning stiffness and joint pain.
Research conducted by University of St Mark and St John, England.
(1) Baker G, Bloxham S, Laden J, Gush R. Vascular endothelial function is improved after active mattress use. J Wound Care. 2019 Oct 2;28(10):676-682. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.10.676. PMID: 31600104.
Class IIa Certified
Protecting the Patient, Care Provider & Distributor.
Squirrel Medical is proud to be among the few UK companies whose products meet the rigorous standards of UK MDR Class IIa compliance—a mark of safety, clinical evidence, and regulatory excellence. This classification isn't just a legal requirement—it’s a promise of protection. It ensures our medical devices have undergone detailed technical scrutiny, clinical evaluation, and ongoing post-market surveillance.
For care providers, this means reliable equipment backed by robust scientific validation. For patients, it offers the reassurance of proven safety, performance, and risk mitigation—critical in the prevention of avoidable harm such as pressure ulcers. When you choose Squirrel Medical, you're choosing a partner committed to regulated excellence and patient-centred outcomes.
Prove Our Class IIa Status – Click to Verify
- Squirrel Medical’s devices are officially registered as UK MDR Class IIa medical devices.
Our listing on the MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD) confirms it.
👉 Click here to view our registration on the MHRA database
Regulated. Verified. Transparent.
Certified by an Independent UK Approved Body
Squirrel Medical devices meet UK MDR Class IIa requirements and have undergone mandatory third-party conformity assessment by SGS UK (Approved Body 0120).
- Assessed under Part II of the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, Annex II
- Certified for active mattresses and seat cushions including Diamond, Vestims, Dormir, and Aurora
- Verified through full quality assurance system certification valid until 2029
👉 Click here to view our SGS-issued certificate
Legally compliant. Independently approved. Market ready.
- Squirrel Medical’s devices are officially registered as UK MDR Class IIa medical devices.
Outstanding Mattresses. Trusted Everywhere.
At Squirrel Medical, our active mattresses are more than just support surfaces—they’re legally compliant, clinically effective, and protected by patent. Designed for durability and audited for quality, each system is safe, robust, and fully approved for use across care settings.
We offer four outstanding VeSTIMs® systems:
🏠 Two 15cm models – Ideal for home care and care homes, fully compliant with bedrail height regulations
🏥 Two 18cm models – Engineered for hospitals and acute care, compatible with all standard hospital beds
Whether in the community or the clinic, Squirrel Medical delivers compliant, high-performing solutions that adapt to real-world care needs.
Vestims Reactive 18
18cm deep cell design with egress alert.
UK MDR Class IIa
Vestims Advance 18
18cm deep cell fully automatic.
UK MDR Class IIa
Vestims Pressureof 15
15cm low profile active mattress, egress alert.
UK MDR Class IIa
Vestims Auto 15
15cm low profile Fully automatic.
UK MDR Class IIa
