Showa Nishikawa launches original care-version MuAtsu with Hanno Seiwa Hospital on MuAtsu’s 55th anniversary
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Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, representative: Motohiro Nishi? Actually name: Noriichiro Nishikawa) developed a medical and care model of MuAtsu as an original care product together with Yakuakai Hanno Seiwa Hospital.
This "Original Care MuAtsu" was introduced at Hanno Seiwa Hospital from Monday, April 27, 2026, and is being used as part of efforts to create a safer and more comfortable environment for patients.
Bed for practical use in medical and care settings
The newly introduced Original Care MuAtsu was designed with easy use in medical and care settings in mind, especially to reduce the burden during users’ daily movements and while receiving care. For users who spend long periods on the mattress, safety and comfort in weight transfer were prioritized, while also considering operational usability in real care environments.
At MuAtsu’s 55th anniversary
MuAtsu was originally developed to prevent pressure ulcers and has now reached its 55th anniversary, with cumulative shipments exceeding 4.5 million units. At Hanno Seiwa Hospital, MuAtsu was first introduced on a trial basis while exploring bedding better suited for medical and care environments. Based on actual usage and frontline feedback, they repeatedly exchanged opinions with Showa Nishikawa, and through this collaboration, the hospital-oriented Original Care MuAtsu was completed.
Designed with bedside sitting in mind
The finalized product features a "end-seated MuAtsu" structure designed for the moment users shift to a seated position at the edge of the mattress. It also suppresses sinking during shoe wearing/removal and standing up, while aiming to provide stable seating and a sense of security. In addition, Showa Nishikawa and Hanno Seiwa Hospital are continuing joint development of a mattress specialized in pressure-ulcer prevention, with plans for early rollout.
We will continue to develop products together with medical and care facilities, staying close to the needs of each individual user.
[Introduction Facility]
Yakuakai Hanno Seiwa Hospital
Hanno Seiwa Hospital is a multifunctional care-mix hospital with acute, recovery, and chronic care functions, and includes a long-term care medical unit. It strives to provide medical and care services tailored to each patient’s and resident’s disease stage and treatment goals. It primarily serves older adults, stroke patients, and patients with comorbidities, contributing to regional healthcare.
Address: 137-2 Shimokaji, Hannou City, Saitama 357-0016
URL: https://www.hannouseiwa.or.jp/
[Company Profile]
Company: Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 1-4-15 Nihonbashi Hamachō, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007
Representative: 西川元一朗
URL: https://www.showanishikawa.co.jp/
This "Original Care MuAtsu" was introduced at Hanno Seiwa Hospital from Monday, April 27, 2026, and is being used as part of efforts to create a safer and more comfortable environment for patients.
Bed for practical use in medical and care settings
The newly introduced Original Care MuAtsu was designed with easy use in medical and care settings in mind, especially to reduce the burden during users’ daily movements and while receiving care. For users who spend long periods on the mattress, safety and comfort in weight transfer were prioritized, while also considering operational usability in real care environments.
At MuAtsu’s 55th anniversary
MuAtsu was originally developed to prevent pressure ulcers and has now reached its 55th anniversary, with cumulative shipments exceeding 4.5 million units. At Hanno Seiwa Hospital, MuAtsu was first introduced on a trial basis while exploring bedding better suited for medical and care environments. Based on actual usage and frontline feedback, they repeatedly exchanged opinions with Showa Nishikawa, and through this collaboration, the hospital-oriented Original Care MuAtsu was completed.
Designed with bedside sitting in mind
The finalized product features a "end-seated MuAtsu" structure designed for the moment users shift to a seated position at the edge of the mattress. It also suppresses sinking during shoe wearing/removal and standing up, while aiming to provide stable seating and a sense of security. In addition, Showa Nishikawa and Hanno Seiwa Hospital are continuing joint development of a mattress specialized in pressure-ulcer prevention, with plans for early rollout.
We will continue to develop products together with medical and care facilities, staying close to the needs of each individual user.
[Introduction Facility]
Yakuakai Hanno Seiwa Hospital
Hanno Seiwa Hospital is a multifunctional care-mix hospital with acute, recovery, and chronic care functions, and includes a long-term care medical unit. It strives to provide medical and care services tailored to each patient’s and resident’s disease stage and treatment goals. It primarily serves older adults, stroke patients, and patients with comorbidities, contributing to regional healthcare.
Address: 137-2 Shimokaji, Hannou City, Saitama 357-0016
URL: https://www.hannouseiwa.or.jp/
[Company Profile]
Company: Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 1-4-15 Nihonbashi Hamachō, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007
Representative: 西川元一朗
URL: https://www.showanishikawa.co.jp/