TENA Extra Underpads 353 17x24 Polymer Core
TENA® Extra Underpad #353 – 17" x 24"
The Compact Format, Upgraded: Polymer Microbead Lock-Down and a Quilted Dispersion Topsheet in the Targeted 17" x 24" Size
The TENA® Extra #353 takes the most versatile underpad format in care—the compact 17" x 24"—and builds it with the core technology usually reserved for larger pads. Where traditional compact pads rely on fluff alone, the #353's high-quality polymer microbeads trap liquid within seconds of contact and chemically lock it away, delivering superior security and a drier surface than fluff-only construction can offer. For light accidental urine loss and protective draping during hygiene procedures, that means the pad keeps working even when the user remains seated or lying on it—liquid stays locked in the core instead of pressing back against the skin.
The quilted nonwoven topsheet does double duty above the core: its stitched mat pattern disperses incoming fluid laterally so a single episode engages more of the pad instead of pooling at one point, and the quilting anchors the structure so the pad resists bunching through seated shifting, transfers, and repeated procedural handling. Beneath it all, the waterproof blue backsheet blocks strike-through completely, keeping wheelchairs, car seats, changing tables, and linens dependably dry, while polymer-driven odor control keeps the environment discreet. Latex-free, FSA/HSA eligible, and packaged in a pack of 25 or a case of 300 (12 packs), it's the compact pad for routines that demand more than basic.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Advanced Polymer Microbead Core: High-quality microbeads trap liquid quickly and lock it away in a bonded state, keeping the surface dry and skin protected—the decisive upgrade over traditional fluff-only compact pads.
- Quilted Dispersion Topsheet: The soft nonwoven quilted mat spreads fluid laterally into more of the core for higher usable capacity, while the stitching increases durability and prevents the pad from bunching during use.
- Waterproof Blue Backsheet: The moisture-proof lining forms a reliable, complete barrier against strike-through, protecting furniture, vehicle seats, and linens beneath.
- Polymer Odor Control: By sealing fluid away from air exposure, the core technology neutralizes unpleasant odors at their source for a more discreet, hygienic experience.
- Compact & Versatile 17" x 24" Size: Right-sized for targeted protection on wheelchairs, car seats, commode chairs, and changing tables—quick to place, quick to change, with no excess drape on small surfaces.
- Latex-Free & FSA/HSA Eligible: Not made with natural rubber latex, and fully purchasable with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Place the pad blue side down, quilted surface up, centered on the target zone—on a wheelchair, extend the front edge just past the seat lip to catch run-forward drips, and re-square after transfers. For hygiene procedures, position it under the hips before beginning so mid-procedure fluid lands on the pad. The #353's polymer core changes what the compact format can do: unlike fluff-only pads that must be swapped the moment they're wet, this pad can safely remain in place under a seated user between scheduled changes, since the microbeads resist pressure squeeze-out. That makes it the right compact pad for car rides, outings, and wheelchair sessions where an immediate change isn't practical. It remains light-rated—for sustained heavy output or overnight bed duty, move up in both size and absorbency tier. The case of 300 prices the multi-change daily routine exactly as it should be.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will moisture press back against the skin (rewet) if someone stays seated on the pad after it's wet?
A: This is precisely where the #353 earns its "Extra" designation. The polymer microbeads bond captured liquid into a locked state that seated or lying body-weight pressure cannot squeeze back through the quilted topsheet—unlike fluff-only compact pads, where compressed wet pulp releases moisture upward. The quilting reinforces this by dispersing fluid away from the direct pressure zone under the hips. Within its light-duty capacity, the pad can remain in place between scheduled changes; once the core feels uniformly gelled and firm, it's saturated and due for a swap.
Q: Should this pad be used alone or together with a tab-style brief or pull-on?
A: Both roles apply. A tab-style open brief or pull-on chassis provides anatomically contoured containment worn on the body; the #353's compact format then serves as the surface layer—on the wheelchair beneath a garment-wearing user, or as the procedural drape under the hips during brief changes and perineal care, catching mid-change fluid before it reaches the sheet. As standalone protection, its polymer core makes it dependable for light-leakage situations where the user remains on the pad: car trips, appointments, and extended seated sessions.
Q: What's the difference between the TENA Extra #353 and the TENA Regular #350 in the same 17" x 24" size?
A: The core. The Regular #350 uses a standard cellulose fluff fill—economical and excellent for catch-and-change procedural work, but fluff holds fluid loosely, so it should be swapped promptly once wet. The Extra #353 adds polymer microbeads and a quilted topsheet, locking fluid against pressure squeeze-out so the pad can stay in place under a seated user between changes. The practical rule: stock the #350 for high-volume procedural draping where every pad is changed immediately, and the #353 for seated protection—wheelchairs, car seats, outings—where the pad works a full session. Many routines carry both.
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