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NXT Optima Thoracic Back Support
ManufacturerNXT Seating
ModelNOACB
$584.00MSRP $730.00
Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.
The NXT Optima is a thoracic back support for manual and power wheelchairs. It comes in 53 sizes from 13" to 29" wide and 7" to 19" tall, with a mild 3" contour or the Optima DEEP's adjustable 5.5" to 7" contour. QuickFit quick release hardware is included, and NXT swaps in fixed hardware at no charge.
Type
Thoracic back support, aluminum shell
Sizes
13" to 29" wide, 7" to 19" tall
Contour
Optima 3"; Optima DEEP 5.5" to 7"
Weight capacity
300 lbs. up to 20" wide; 400 lbs. at 21" and wider
A thoracic back support in 53 sizes, standard or DEEP
NXT's Optima puts a gel-infused foam cushion on a light aluminum shell, with a 3" contour or a DEEP contour you set from 5.5" to 7", from 13" to 29" wide.
Watch it in action
Overview of the NXT One-Hand Release
Built for real life
What stands out
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Room for the pelvis
A cut-out at the bottom of the shell gives the buttocks space to sit back past the back, for a more natural seated position.
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A low pivot point
The back pivots low, near the pelvis. Changing the recline supports the pelvis instead of pulling it forward or back.
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Laterals you can shape
The lateral contours bend in or out by hand, so the fit at the trunk can be set on the chair.
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Free shoulders
The shell supports the spine inside the scapula triangle and is cut away at the shoulder blades, which leaves the shoulders free and helps head control.
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Cool, breathable foam
smartGEL infused visco foam draws heat away from the skin, and the smartx3D cover has an air channel layer that carries heat and moisture away.
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One hand off, one hand on
The one-hand quick release lifts the back off the chair for folding or transport, and the QuickFit hardware adjusts height, depth, angle and rotation while the user is seated.
The Hieline Take
The Optima is the back to look at when a sling back has stopped holding you upright. The aluminum shell gives a firm base, the cut-out at the bottom leaves room for the pelvis to sit back where it should, and the low pivot point means changing the angle does not drag the pelvis with it. The standard Optima has a mild 3" contour for users who move a lot and want their shoulders free. The DEEP version wraps further around the trunk and its laterals set from 5.5" to 7", which suits users who need more help staying centered. The laterals on both bend in or out by hand, so the fit can be tuned after it is on the chair. Pick the width of your back canes, choose a height that supports you without getting in the way of your arms, and add laterals or a head support only if you need them. Check the weight limit for your width before you order, because it rises from 300 lbs. to 400 lbs. at 21" wide.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
need firmer trunk support than a sling back gives
want a light back that lifts off with one hand
want laterals or a head support added to the same back later
Look elsewhere if you
have kyphosis or a spinal shape that needs a modular shell
weigh more than the limit for your back width
want to try it and send it back, because a back support is not returnable
Specifications
ManufacturerMotion Composites, NXT Seating brand
ModelsOptima (NOACB) and Optima DEEP (NOPCB)
ShellLightweight aluminum with a scapula cut-out and a pelvic positioning cut-out
Contour depthOptima 3"; Optima DEEP adjustable from 5.5" to 7"
Fits wheelchair widthsFrom the back width up to 2" wider
Back weightOptima 2.7 lbs.; Optima DEEP 3.3 lbs. (16" shell)
Weight capacity300 lbs. up to 20" wide; 400 lbs. at 21" and wider; 550 lbs. at 23" and wider with 4-point hardware
Hardware includedQuickFit quick release mounting, with the one-hand release on backs 14" and wider
QuickFit adjustment5" of depth, 25 degrees fore and aft, reversible, for 0.75" to 1" back canes
Fixed hardware swaps2-point fixed (16" tall or lower), 2-point micro mount (13" tall or lower), 4-point fixed, at no charge
HCPCS codesE2620 up to 21" wide; E2621 at 22" and wider; E2619 for replacement covers
Warranty24 months, first user
The NXT Optima Thoracic Back Support is covered by NXT Seating's own limited warranty. The coverage we have on record is below.
Back support24 months against defects in materials and workmanship, first user
SurfaceRepaired or replaced if it does not stay intact under normal wear within 18 months
Not coveredCosmetic wear, misuse, improper installation or care, unauthorized changes, cigarette burns and tears from sharp objects
The owner's manual is the full warranty
The owner's manual for this product has its own warranty section, and that section is the complete statement of what NXT Seating covers, for how long, and what falls outside the coverage. Read it before you file a claim. If anything on this page differs from the manual, go by the manual.
A back support sits against the body, so once it ships it cannot be returned. Measure your back canes before you order and use the build steps above. The warranty is unaffected, so a defect is still covered.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with NXT Seating for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
How do I choose the width?
Measure between the outside of your back canes. Each Optima fits chairs from its own width up to 2" wider, so a 16" back fits 16" to 18" chairs. NXT makes widths from 13" to 29".
How do I choose the height?
NXT makes 7", 9", 13", 16" and 19" shells, though not every height at every width. The Back height step only offers the heights NXT makes at the width you picked. A taller back gives more trunk support; a shorter one leaves more room for the arms when you push. NXT's product sheet starts its height range at 9"; its order form lists 7" backs from 13" to 20" wide, and we follow the order form.
Optima or Optima DEEP?
The Optima has a mild 3" contour for active users who want free movement. The Optima DEEP has deeper laterals that adjust from 5.5" to 7" for more midline support. Both come in the same sizes at the same price.
What is the weight limit?
300 lbs. up to 20" wide and 400 lbs. at 21" and wider, from NXT's user manual. With the 4-point fixed hardware, backs 23" and wider are rated 550 lbs. When the back is on a wheelchair, the lower of the two limits applies.
Why do 22" and wider backs cost more?
NXT lists backs 22" to 29" wide at a higher price, billed under HCPCS E2621 instead of E2620. They cost $42.40 more here.
Which mounting hardware should I choose?
The standard QuickFit quick release hardware lifts off with one hand and adjusts while you sit. If you never take the back off, NXT swaps in fixed hardware at no charge. The 2-point fixed gives 1" of depth and 25 degrees of angle and fits backs 16" tall or lower. The micro mount is the lightest and fits backs 13" tall or lower. The 4-point fixed is the most stable, with 1" of depth and about 15 degrees of angle. The micro mount and the 4-point fit one chair width only. NXT's product sheet names the 4-point kit NIB-1307; its order form names it NIB-1969, and we order it from the form.
Does a 13" back have the one-hand release?
No. NXT says the one-hand release does not fit backs narrower than 14". A 13" back still comes with the QuickFit quick release hardware.
What do I need for a head support?
A pad, the head support hardware and the receiver bracket. NXT requires all three, and the page will not add a pad without the other two. The flip back kit attaches to the NIB-0747 hardware only.
How do the lateral trunk supports work?
Each lateral is one side, with its arm and pad. Choose left and right on their own, so you can fit one or a pair. NXT ships the swing away laterals set up for the right side, and the instructions in the package turn one for the left.
What is the Infection Control cover?
A fluid proof cover that wipes down, made by NXT to the back model you order. NXT lists it at $205 for backs, and it is $164.00 here. The note on NXT's cushion page calls the Infection Control cover a no charge option; its back support list prices this one, and we follow the back support list.
How do I clean it?
Machine wash the cover warm (140°F) on a gentle cycle with regular detergent. Do not bleach, iron or dry clean it. NXT recommends inspecting the back monthly, washing the cover and shell monthly or as needed, and checking the fasteners every 6 months.
What does the warranty cover?
NXT warrants the back support for 24 months from delivery to the first user against defects in materials and workmanship. It is repaired or replaced if the surface does not stay intact under normal wear within 18 months. Cosmetic wear, misuse, improper installation, unauthorized changes, cigarette burns, tears from sharp objects and damage from improper washing are not covered.
Can I return it?
No. A back support sits against the body, so once it ships it cannot be returned. Measure your back canes before you order. The warranty is unaffected.
Is Hieline an authorized NXT supplier?
Yes. Hieline is a Motion Composites dealer and orders NXT seating directly from Motion Composites, which makes it.
Shipping is free on orders of $500 or more and $45 below that, to any address in the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days. No carrier quotes an exact date, so treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.
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Shipping at no charge to the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.
WarrantyNXT Seating limited warranty
Included.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.
NXT Seating limited warranty+$0.00
Included with this back at no charge. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.
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