The Prapela SVS pad reduces withdrawal symptoms in opioid-exposed newborns, providing needed relief for their dedicated caregivers
The Prapela SVS hospital bassinet pad
Indications for Use
The Prapela SVS hospital bassinet pad is indicated as adjunctive non-pharmacological therapy in
newborns ≥37 weeks gestational age exposed prenatally to opioids with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS).
The Prapela SVS hospital bassinet pad is indicated for prescription use only.
Prescription Use Only
Proven Effective – Our FDA authorization was supported by a randomized controlled trial analyzing 181 opioid-exposed newborns.1
Enhances Eat, Sleep & Console - As an adjunctive therapy, our pad enhances the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments – holding, skin-to-skin care, gentle touching, and soft voices.
Relief for Caregivers – Prapela therapy improves physiologic dysregulation, reducing the need to constantly hold newborns.
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Promotes Safe Sleep – our bassinet pad meets American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for a flat, firm sleep surface.​​ One published study reported that it does not disrupt infant sleep cycles.2
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Positive Stimulation –Prapela’s gentle vibration is almost undetectable and whisper quiet (20dB), well below the AAP recommended NICU sound limit guidelines (≤ 45db).​
Easy to Use – takes one minute to set up, use in place of a standard bassinet starting within 48 hours after birth, and continue use up to 24 hours before discharge. Features one setting (on/off) and can be covered with a pillowcase, blanket, or sheet.
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Reusable – covered with a specialty healthcare surface fabric that is biocompatible for neonates and infants. Easy to clean and disinfect.​​
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1 - Bloch-Salisbury E, Wilson JD, Rodriguez N, et al. Efficacy of a Vibrating Crib Mattress to Reduce Pharmacologic Treatment in Opioid-Exposed Newborns: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2023;177(7):665-674. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.1077​​
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​2 - Bloch-Salisbury E., Indic P, Bednarek F, and Paydarfar, D. Stabilizing immature breathing patterns of preterm infants using stochastic mechanosensory stimulation. Journal of Applied Physiology 2009 107:4, 1017-1027
The Prapela SVS Hospital Bassinet Pad is therapeutic medical device for prenatally opioid exposed babies with NOWS. It is intended to be used in a professional healthcare setting with temperature-controlled environments, including but not limited to neonatal care step-down units, hospital patient rooms (next to mother’s bedside), and offsite specialty centers with mother/child patient rooms that provide treatment for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure.
Compatible with Bassinet Baskets from these fine manufacturers
The Basics
Designed for Newborns and their Caregivers
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Gentle Up & Down
Moving up and down less than half the diameter of a human hair it's sometimes difficult to know if our gentle stimulation is turned "on."
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Sleep Cycle Friendly
Sleep studies confirmed our movement is below the threshold of arousal that causes infants to wake.
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"Nature's Speed"
The speed of our stimulation was selected to optimize how the brain processes signals it sends and receives to control breathing rhythm.
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Safely Powered
The tiny random movements of our device require less than 5 volts of electricity. That's so low it can not cause a shock.
