Varilite Icon Back System Deep

Designed for Deep Trunk Support — Without Compromising Freedom of Movement

The Icon™ Back System Deep is a lightweight, highly adjustable wheelchair backrest designed for users requiring enhanced trunk support. Unlike bulkier systems, it supports the torso without restricting upper body movement, making it ideal for individuals who value both stability and functional freedom.

While the deep-contoured shell provides mild lateral stability, the enhanced rollover cushion ensures protection during weight shifts or trunk extension. This thoughtful combination results in greater comfort, especially during daily activities.

Quick to Install. Easy to Adjust. Reliable to Use.

Built for both clinicians and carers, the Icon™ Deep Back is exceptionally user-friendly. Thanks to VariLock™ hardware, it installs quickly—requiring just two main attachments to the wheelchair. Moreover, no special tools are needed, and a single tool manages all adjustments.

To make things even easier, the sliding latch system allows the backrest to be removed or installed with one hand—even for users with limited dexterity. Plus, orange visual indicators clearly show when the latch isn’t secured, reducing the risk of error.

Flexible Adjustments for a Truly Custom Fit

With the Icon™ Deep, adjustments are not only extensive but also accessible. Whether you’re adjusting seat depth, backrest angle, or height and width, all screws are reachable from the rear or sides of the bracket.

As a result, clinicians can fine-tune positioning while the user is seated, making the fitting process faster and more accurate. Once adjusted, the secure clamping system ensures nothing shifts during use—even with demanding movement or transfers.

Engineered for Pressure Relief and Trunk Stability

Every Icon™ Deep Back includes a VARILITE® air-foam floatation cushion. This multi-stiffness sculpted foam:

• Protects sensitive spinal areas with soft foam

• Provides lateral trunk support with firmer foam

• Adjusts with a two-way air valve for personalised immersion

Furthermore, the rollover cushion is sewn into the cover to prevent user contact with shell edges, enhancing comfort during movement and maintaining safe posture throughout the day.

Comfortable. Breathable. Easy to Clean.

The cover system enhances skin protection through a breathable spacer-knit fabric, paired with reticulated internal foam for air exchange and moisture management.

In addition, the cover is puncture-resistant, machine washable, and meets ISO 7176-16 ignition resistance standards—making it both safe and hygienic.

Modular Accessory System to Support Complex Needs

To meet a wider range of clinical needs, the Icon™ Deep Back supports modular accessories, including:

• PAL™ Swing-Away Thoracic Supports — allow hinge angle, pad rotation, and horizontal adjustment for precise positioning
• Fixed Laterals — ideal when swing-away function is not required
• PSIS Block — offers sacral support at the posterior superior iliac spine to promote spinal extension and anterior pelvic tilt
• Supplemental Lateral Supports — help manage asymmetrical posture and support upright sitting
• Modesty Kit — discreetly fills the gap between backrest and seat for complete coverage

These additions enhance the clinical effectiveness of the Icon™ Back System without compromising its clean, minimal profile.

Perfect for Users, Ideal for Clinicians

In summary, the Icon™ Back System Deep delivers the perfect blend of comfort, adjustability, and user independence. Whether you’re a user, caregiver, or clinician, you’ll appreciate the ease of use, reliable hardware, and thoughtful ergonomic features that define VARILITE’s approach to back support.