# [Technology Resource Guide for Bariatric Patients]{.smallcaps}

**By**

** Andrea Baptiste, MA, CIE\
Valerie Kelleher\
Audrey Nelson, PhD, RN, FAAN\
Guy Fragala, PhD, PE, CSP\
Rick Chance\
Mark Carver\
Janice Belwood, ARNP**

This resource guide is meant to provide some information on existing
technology and manufacturers that offer assistance. However these
categories do not include other bariatric accessories such as blood
pressure cuffs, gowns, and abdominal binders. Not all types of equipment
are included but the ones most relevant to patient handling. Our
research thus far includes the following categories:

-   [Ambulatory/Mobility Aids](#ambulatorymobility-aids)

-   [Bathing Equipment](#Bathing_Equipment)

-   [Beds/Mattresses/Transportation](#Beds)

-   [Ceiling Lifts](#ceiling-lifts)

-   [Commodes/Shower Chairs](#Commodes)

-   [Lateral Transfer Aids](#Lateral_Transfer)

-   [Repositioning Systems](#Repositioning)

-   [Powered Lifts](#PoweredLifts)

-   [Standing Assist Aids](#Standing_Assist)

-   [Transfer/Dependency Chairs and Cushions](#TransferChairs)

-   [Wheelchairs](#wheelchairs)

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# Bariatric Equipment Guide

# Ambulatory/Mobility Aids

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  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage

  Hill-Rom Walker            Walker            **Capacity up to 800
                                               lbs.**

  Liko Viking XL             Mobile Floor Lift **Available with bariatric
                                               lift pants and arm rests
                                               for maneuverability when
                                               ambulating. 660 lb.
                                               capacity.**

  Liko Ultra Twin            Gantry Style      **Dual motor design
                             Overhead          permits easy positioning
                                               of patient for comfort and
                                               security. 1,100 lb.
                                               capacity.**

  Medline Bariatric Heavy    Walker            **Over the toilet design,
  Duty Walker                                  folds to 4.25" for storage
                                               or transporting**

  Sizeright Walking Aids     Walker            **"Tube in tube"
                                               construction for added
                                               strength. Weight capacity
                                               from 500 to 850 lbs.**

  SIZEWise Rentals           Walker            **Weight capacity 750
  Bari-Walker                                  lbs.**

  Sten-Barr Bariatric Walker Walker            **Specifically designed
                                               for obese patients. Weight
                                               capacity up to 850 lbs.**

  TFI Healthcare Walker      Walker            **Folds to 4.25" for
                                               storage or transporting.**

  **TriLine Bari Walker**    **Adjustable      **750 lb. capacity**
                             walker from       
                             31-39" in 1"      
                             increments.**     
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[]{#Bathing_Equipment .anchor}**Bathing Equipment (Other)\
***(also see Commodes/Shower Chairs)*

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  **Product**                **Description**           Key Advantage
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  Amplestuff Heavy Duty Bath Bath Bench                **Reinforced legs 20"x16."
  Bench                                                Capacity 500 lbs.**

  Andermac Lift and          When lifted, transported, **Four pieces of equipment
  Transport System           weight or bathed, the     in one---a bather, bed
                             patient is resting on a   scale, transportation
                             "hammock" created by a    system and power patient
                             custom sheet and nestled  lift. Up to 800 lb.
                             in the frame.             capacity.**

  Broda Seating Bari385      Suspension system and     **Reduces heat and
  Transport Commode Shower   individually-conforming   moisture build up that
  Chair                      straps eliminate patient  lead to skin break down.**
                             discomfort from bottoming 
                             out. 65° back recline     
                             position allows access to 
                             the midsection to permit  
                             cleaning of hard-to-reach 
                             areas under abdomen and   
                             perineal area.            

  Convaquip Bariatric Bath   Assists residents getting **Certified for 850 lbs.**
  Seats                      into tub.                 

  Liko Viking XL             Mobile Floor Lift         **Electrically adjustable
                                                       base permits easier access
                                                       to tubs and showers. 660
                                                       lb. capacity.**

  Liko Ultra Twin            Gantry Style Overhead     **Can be installed
                                                       directly over tub for
                                                       precise positioning of
                                                       patients. 1,100 lb.
                                                       capacity.**

  Medline Bariatric Bath     Provides bath seating for **Blow molded seat adds
  Bench                      clients up to 500 lbs.    strength without adding
                                                       weight to product.**

  Sizeright Tub Transfer     Designed to fit standard  **Weight capacity ranges
  Bench                      bathtubs.                 between 650 and 850 lbs.**

  Sten-Barr Bariatric Shower Shower Chair.             **750 lb. capacity.**
  Chair                                                

  **Sten-Barr Bariatric      **Reinforced steel        **700 lb. capacity.**
  Commode**                  construction commode.**   
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# Beds/Mattresses/Transportation

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  **Product**                                                                    **Description**          Key Advantage
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  Anderlift Lift and Transport System                                            When lifted,             **Four pieces of equipment
                                                                                 transported, weighed or  in one - a bather, bed
                                                                                 bathed, the patient is   scale, transportation
                                                                                 resting on a \"hammock\" system and power patient
                                                                                 created by a custom      lift. Up to 800 lb.
                                                                                 sheet and nestled in the capacity.**
                                                                                 frame.                   

  Burke Tri-Flex II Bed                                                          Bed that accommodates    **Accommodates extra tall
                                                                                 patients up to 1,000     patients, folds and rolls,
                                                                                 lbs.                     easy storage.**

  Camtec ExpandaCare Bariatric Bed 3954                                          Bed/Transport            **Adjusts from its full
                                                                                                          width of 54" to 39-1/2" in
                                                                                                          less than one minute. This
                                                                                                          allows it to pass through
                                                                                                          doorways and elevator
                                                                                                          entries as narrow as 40
                                                                                                          inches, resulting in fewer
                                                                                                          transfers.**

  Camtec Bariatric Bed 4400                                                      5-function bed. Raises   **Accessories available
                                                                                 from 19" to 30."         including scale. 1,000 lb.
                                                                                 Controlled by 10-button  capacity.**
                                                                                 pendant.                 

  Camtec Bariatric Bed 4700                                                      2-function bed.          **General-purpose unit is
                                                                                 Electrically-driven head used primarily in nursing
                                                                                 and foot elevations.     and private homes. 600 lb.
                                                                                                          capacity.**

  ConvaQuip 5500B Bariatric Bed                                                  Patient bed with four    **750 or 1,000 lb.
                                                                                 actuators and battery    capacity. Sit-to-stand and
                                                                                 back-up system.          cardio chair positioning.
                                                                                                          Foot-end egress. Scale
                                                                                                          included.**

  Hill-Rom Excel Care® ES Bed                                                    Bed with adjustable,     **Seat deflates to help
                                                                                 frame, width and length; patient get in and out of
                                                                                 patient-assist siderail; bed more easily. 1,000 lb.
                                                                                 scale.                   capacity.**

  Hill-Rom Magnum II Patient Care System                                         Multi functional bed,    **Capacity up to 800
                                                                                 chair & transport        lbs.**
                                                                                 vehicle.                 

  Hill-Rom TotalCare Bariatric                                                   Bed with power assisted  **Increased
                                                                                 transport system.        maneuverability for 180
                                                                                                          degree turns. 460 lb.
                                                                                                          capacity**

  Hill-Rom TotalCare Plus Bariatric Bed                                          Bed with power assisted  **Pulmonary therapies
                                                                                 transport system.        including continuous
                                                                                                          lateral rotation therapy
                                                                                                          and percussion/vibration
                                                                                                          therapy.**

  Hill-Rom TriFlex II System                                                     Multiple positions.      **1,000 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                 High-low from 14" to     
                                                                                 28." Independent head    
                                                                                 and knee positioning.    

  Hill-Rom Flexicair Eclipse Ultra                                               Low air loss therapy and **800 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                 adjustable lumbar        
                                                                                 support.                 

  Hill-Rom Air Pal Patient Air Lift                                              Facilitates transfers by **Allows one or two staff
                                                                                 utilizing a cushioned    members to perform tasks
                                                                                 film of air.             usually taking 4-8 people.
                                                                                                          1,200 lb. capacity.**

  Huntleigh Contura® 1080 Bed                                                    Electrically-operated,   **450 lb. capacity. Scale
                                                                                 height, back and         available.**
                                                                                 knree-break adjustment.  

  Huntleigh DFS3 Dynamic Flotation System                                        Pressure relieving       **Auto-Matt sensor pad
                                                                                 mattress. Treatment of   mimics the body\'s natural
                                                                                 pressure ulcers up to    movement pattern with 288
                                                                                 and including Stage IV.  cycle changes per day. 550
                                                                                                          lb. capacity.**

  InvaCare BARPKG750                                                             Split spring design;     **Bed ends, half rails
                                                                                 battery back-up. Package standard. 650 lb.
                                                                                 includes bed and         capacity**
                                                                                 mattress.                

  KCI Air Maxxis                                                                 Pressure relief mattress **Adjustable straps and
                                                                                 overlay.                 extra support strap to
                                                                                                          provide better attachment
                                                                                                          and fit to frame.**

  KCI BariAir Therapy System                                                     Risk management bed for  **Continuous lateral turn
                                                                                 patients up to 850 lbs.  up to 20 degrees to aid in
                                                                                                          patient positioning,
                                                                                                          promote comfort and shift
                                                                                                          pressure points.**

  KCI BariKare Patient Care System                                               Pressure reduction bed   **Side rails extend
                                                                                 for acute and extended   straight out 5.75\" on
                                                                                 care settings.           each side, for a total
                                                                                                          added width of 11.5.\"**

  KCI BariMaxx                                                                   Pressure reduction bed   **Accommodates up to 1,000
                                                                                 system.                  lbs.**

  KCI BariMaxxII Pressure Reduction System                                       Pressure reduction bed   **Expandable bed width to
                                                                                 system.                  48\" accommodates larger
                                                                                                          sized patients.**

  Medline BariMed 600 Bed                                                        Patient transport with   **Available in 39\" or
                                                                                 fully adjustable knee    48\" widths.**
                                                                                 and head sections.       

  Medline BariMed 800 Bed                                                        Patient transport with   **Available in 38\", 48\",
                                                                                 fully adjustable head    54\" or 60\" widths.**
                                                                                 and knee sections.       

  New Care Big Turn Low Air Loss System                                          Turning system built     **1000 lb. capacity, 70
                                                                                 into the bed.            degrees lateral
                                                                                                          rotation.**

  New Care Rehab Platform                                                        Bed                      **Cardio-chair
                                                                                                          positioning, added length
                                                                                                          for taller patients.**

  Roho Group Dry Flotation Kit                                                   Mattress conforms so     **No weight limit,
                                                                                 that patients\' soft     lightweight and
                                                                                 tissue does not deform.  portable.**

  SenTech IV 3000 Plus                                                           Multi-zoned,             **Therapy for patients up
                                                                                 multi-therapy system for to 990 lbs. Air retained
                                                                                 rapid wound healing.     in case of power loss.**

  Sizeright Mattress                                                             Mattress that reduces    **Accommodates all
                                                                                 tissue/surface tension.  patients regardless of
                                                                                                          weight.**

  SIZEWise Bari-Rehab Platform                                                   Bed with extra width of  **The weight capacity is
                                                                                 39\" and 48\".           1,000 lbs. Retractable
                                                                                                          deck available.**

  SIZEWise Big-Turn                                                             Rotation therapy         **\<40 to \>40° rotation;
                                                                                 mattress.                adjustable cycle time;
                                                                                                          side wall bolster support.
                                                                                                          1,000 lb. capacity.**

  SIZEWise Mighty Air®                                                           Low air loss therapy     **Static and alternating
                                                                                 mattress.                modes; side wall bolster
                                                                                                          support. 1,000 lb.
                                                                                                          capacity.**

  SIZEWise SW Pulsate                                                           Low air loss therapy     **Static and pulsating
                                                                                 mattress.                modes; available as
                                                                                                          mattress or overlay.**

  SIZEWise Bari-Transport                                                       Converts from stretcher  **Battery-powered
                                                                                 to chair.                articulation for recline,
                                                                                                          stretcher chair
                                                                                                          positioning. 400 or 850
                                                                                                          lb. capacity.**

  Span America PressureGuard CFT                                                 Constant force therapy,  **Proven option for
                                                                                 self-adjusting air       prevention in the high
                                                                                 therapy mattress.        risk ICU/CCU environment.
                                                                                                          750 lb. capacity.**

  Span America GeoMattress Atlas                                                 Mattress designed to     **600 and 750 lb.
                                                                                 meet the unique skin     capacities.**
                                                                                 integrity challenges of  
                                                                                 the bariatric client.    

  Span America PressureGuard Easy Air® XL Mattress                               Low air loss/alternating **Optional pendant
                                                                                 pressure mattress        controller. 1,000 lb.
                                                                                 system.                  capacity.**

  Span America PressureGuard® APM Bariatric Mattress                             Alternating pressure air **Digital control unit, 8
                                                                                 mattress system.         comfort settings. 750 lb.
                                                                                                          capacity.**

  Sten-Barr SB Bari 1000 Bed Frame                                               Bed specifically         **Accommodates up to 1,000
                                                                                 designed to obese        lbs.**
                                                                                 patients.                

  Sten-Barr SB Bari 600 Bed Frame                                                Bed specifically         **Accommodates up to 600
                                                                                 designed to obese        lbs.**
                                                                                 patients.                

  Stryker M-1 Roll-In System                                                     Ambulance cot with a     **500 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                 portable litter.         

  Stryker MX-PRO Bariatric Transport                                             Ambulance cot            **1600 or 850 lb. capacity
                                                                                 specifically designed    units available.**
                                                                                 for the bariatric        
                                                                                 patient.                 

  Stryker MX-PRO Incubator Transport                                             Ambulance cot            **Positive action features
                                                                                 specifically designed    for adjusting height help
                                                                                 for incubators.          prevent inadvertent
                                                                                                          drops.**

  Stryker MX-PRO R3                                                              Ambulance cot.           **650 lb. capacity.**

  Sunrise Medical Bariatric Mattress                                             Mattress with pressure   **Weight capacity of 700
                                                                                 reduction and tri layer  lbs.**
                                                                                 lamination without latex 
                                                                                 adhesives.               

  Sunrise Medical OrthoDerm LAL Bariatric Mattress                              Low air loss replacement **1,000 lb. capacity**
                                                                                 mattress.                

  THE Medical Ultra Surfaces                                                     True air loss and        **True air loss helps keep
                                                                                 dynamic flotation        away moisture.**
                                                                                 therapy support surfaces 
                                                                                 available in a number of 
                                                                                 models.                  

  TriLine Bari 6 Electric Bariatric Bed Frame                                    Frame splits in half for **Provides support for
                                                                                 easy movement; manual    clinically obese patients.
                                                                                 emergency crank.         600 lb. capacity. Deck
                                                                                                          low-high 13.5"-30."**

  TriLine Bari 10 Extended Weight Bariatric Bed Frame                            Frame splits in half for **Provides support for
                                                                                 easy movement; manual    clinically obese patients.
                                                                                 emergency crank.         1,000 lb. capacity. Deck
                                                                                                          low-high 13.5"-30."**

  TriLine Bari 10A Bariatric Bed Frame                                           Patient support with     **Battery backup. 1,000
                                                                                 pendant control;         lb. capacity. Width
                                                                                 electronic bed scales.   expansion for comfort and
                                                                                                          transport.**

  TriLine Turn 1000 Lateral Turning and Low Air Loss                             Lateral rotation         **"Autofirm" mode for
                                                                                 mattress for treatment   maximum air inflation; 4
                                                                                 and prevention of        turn angles and 4 turn set
                                                                                 pressure ulcers &        times. 1,000 lb.
                                                                                 respiratory conditions.  capacity.**

  [**Wy\'East TotaLift PTS Transfer                                              **Transfer patient from  **600 lb. capacity.**
  Stretcher**](http://www.patientsafetycenter.com/TechResGuide/02-wytlspl.htm)   stretcher to bed with no 
                                                                                 lifting.**               
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# Ceiling Lifts

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  **Product**                                                                          **Description**   Key Advantage
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  Arjo Maxi Sky 1000                                                                   Designed to lift  **1,000 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                       and transfer      
                                                                                       patients from bed 
                                                                                       to chair or       
                                                                                       commode.          

  BHM Medical Voyager V10 Ceiling Track Lift                                           Ceiling track     **Can be installed on a
                                                                                       lift. 1,000 lb.   permanent ceiling mounted
                                                                                       capacity.         track or the flexibility
                                                                                                         of a free standing
                                                                                                         semi-permanent rack is
                                                                                                         available.**

  BHM Voyager 800                                                                      Ceiling track     **800 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                       lift.             

  Chiltern Invadex Patient Handling System                                             Free-standing     **Multi-functional as bed,
                                                                                       gantry system for chair, or transport
                                                                                       patient handling. vehicle.**

  Horcher UniLift PC-2                                                                 Ceiling lift for  **Tracks can be mounted to
                                                                                       patient transfers ceiling or wall.**
                                                                                       with 500 lb.      
                                                                                       capacity. Also    
                                                                                       available is a    
                                                                                       stretcher system  
                                                                                       with 440 lb.      
                                                                                       capacity.         

  Liko Ultra Twin                                                                      Bariatric ceiling **Available in
                                                                                       lift.             ceiling-mounted or
                                                                                                         free-standing mobile
                                                                                                         versions. Dual motor
                                                                                                         design facilitates
                                                                                                         positioning of patient for
                                                                                                         comfort and security.
                                                                                                         1,100 lb. capacity.**

  THE Medical Pinnacle III                                                             Heavy duty fixed  **1,000 lb. capacity.**
                                                                                       lift w/an extra   
                                                                                       wide, extra long  
                                                                                       lifting strap for 
                                                                                       safety. Includes  
                                                                                       dual controls,    
                                                                                       emergency down,   
                                                                                       curtain           
                                                                                       pass-through &    
                                                                                       standardized face 
                                                                                       plate.            

  [THE Medical Stratus                                                                 Portable ceiling  ** Weight capacity 450
  Portable](http://www.patientsafetycenter.com/TechResGuide/stratusportablebari.htm)   lift with all     lbs.**
                                                                                       metal drive       
                                                                                       trains.           

  **Waverley Glen Transactive Plus**                                                   **Heavy-duty      **Lifts up to 800 lbs.**
                                                                                       ceiling track     
                                                                                       system.**         
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# Commodes/Shower Chairs

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  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage
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  ActiveAid Shower/Commode   Chair used to     **Available in four seat
  Chair                      assist patients   widths and accommodates up
                             in the bathroom.  to 600 lbs.**

  ConvaQuip Obese Bathseats  Patient support   **Accommodates 850 lbs.**
                             while bathing.    

  ConvaQuip Bedside Commode  For residents     **Certified for 850-1,500
                             getting into      lbs.**
                             bathroom.         

  Hill-Rom Shower/Commode    Allows patient    **Capacity up to 800
  Chair                      toileting and     lbs.**
                             showering with    
                             easier patient    
                             transfer.         

  Invacare Bariatric Drop    Steel             **1,000 lb. capacity.**
  Arm Commode                construction.     
                             Drop arms         
                             facilitate        
                             access.           

  Medline Bariatric Extra    Snap-on-toilet    **24 inches wide.**
  Wide Commode               seat with 500 lb. 
                             capacity.         

  Sizeright Bathseat         These bath seats  **Vinyl grips on the
                             are designed to   tubing prevent from
                             fit the contour   marring the bathtub.**
                             of a standard     
                             bathtub.          

  Sizeright Shower Chair     Constructed with  **Weight capacity 650 lbs.
                             anodized aluminum & 850 lbs.**
                             tubing.           

  SIZEWise Bari Shower       Stainless steel   **Weight capacity is 750
  Commode Chair              construction.     lbs.; removable arm.**

  Sten Barr Bariatric        Specifically      **Accommodates up to 1,000
  Commode                    designed to obese lbs.**
                             patients.         

  **TFI Healthcare Commode** **Patient         **Weight capacity of 600
                             toileting.**      lbs.**
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# Lateral Transfer Systems

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  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage
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  Emerald International      Allows staff to   **No weight limit;
  Airmatt Lateral Transfer   laterally         radiolucent for
  System                     transfer patients x-ray/MRI.**
                             on a cushion of   
                             air without       
                             lifting.          

  SIZEWise Air Transfer      Mattress inflated **No weight limit;
  Device                     with air used to  radiolucent for
                             laterally         x-ray/MRI.**
                             transfer patient. 

  **Wy\'East TotaLift II**   **Transfers       **Converts from a chair to
                             patient laterally a horizontal stretcher
                             from bed to       position. 400 lb.
                             stretcher without capacity.**
                             lifting, then     
                             adjusts to a      
                             sitting or        
                             reclining         
                             position.**       
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[]{#Repositioning .anchor}**Repositioning Systems**

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  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage
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  Arjo Maxi Slide            Sliding system    **Easy to place and remove
                             that offers a     from under the patient.**
                             wide range of     
                             patient handling  
                             maneuvers.        

  Emerald International      Allows staff to   **No weight limit; small,
  Airmatt Lateral Transfer   laterally         lightweight and portable;
  System                     transfer patients Ergonomic Extension
                             on a comfortable  Handles included.**
                             cushion of air    
                             without lifting.  

  ErgoSafe Bariatric         Assists           **Using
  ErgoSlide® 2101            caregivers in     ergonomically-inclined
                             repositioning a   handles for gripping,
                             patient in bed    caregivers can maneuver
                             while reducing    patients to the desired
                             the risk of       position without having to
                             injury to the     lift.**
                             caregiver by not  
                             lifting, but      
                             sliding the       
                             patient.          

  EZ Way EZ Lift             This repositioner **Allows one person to
  Repositioner               is a              facilitate
                             crank-powered     repositioning.**
                             device, made of   
                             vinyl, which      
                             allows caregivers 
                             to move patients  
                             up and down in    
                             bed.              

  Liko Sheet and Straps with Reposition using  **Can be left under
  Sling Side Bars            ceiling lifts.    patient.**

  SenTech Thera-Turn         Lateral rotation  **Supports patients up to
  Millennium Plus            system with low   750 lbs.**
                             air loss          
                             mattress.         

  SIZEWise Air Transfer      Mattress inflated **No weight limit;
  Device                     with air used to  radiolucent for
                             reposition        x-ray/MRI.**
                             patient.          

  **Waverley Glen            **Range of        **Allows for safe transfer
  Repositioning Systems**    sliding sheets,   and repositioning for both
                             transfer boards,  bariatric patient and
                             and repositioning caregiver.**
                             aids.**           
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# Powered Lifts

[]{#PoweredLifts .anchor}

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| **Product**             | **Description** | Key Advantage            |
+=========================+=================+==========================+
| Anderlift Lift and      | When lifted,    | **Four pieces of         |
| Transport System        | transported,    | equipment in one - a     |
|                         | weighed or      | bather, bed scale,       |
|                         | bathed, the     | transportation system    |
|                         | patient is      | and power patient lift.  |
|                         | resting on a    | Up to 800 lb.            |
|                         | \"hammock\"     | capacity.**              |
|                         | created by a    |                          |
|                         | custom sheet    |                          |
|                         | and nestled in  |                          |
|                         | the frame.      |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| AryCare C1000 Lift      | Unit lifts and  | **Lifts, repositions or  |
|                         | transfers;      | transfers patients to    |
|                         | remains over    | wheelchair. 1,000 lb.    |
|                         | bed.            | capacity**               |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Arjo Tenor Lift         | Patient lift.   | **Weight capacity of 704 |
|                         |                 | lbs. (320kg) giving      |
|                         |                 | increased flexibility to |
|                         |                 | handle heavier patients  |
|                         |                 | with safety and          |
|                         |                 | security.**              |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| BHM ErgoLift 600        | Floor-based     | **Motorized, secure      |
|                         | lift. 600 lb.   | base. Quick access       |
|                         | capacity.       | control box.**           |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| ConvaQuip 2000x Lift    | Transfers those | **Electronic             |
|                         | patients        | anti-entrapment system   |
|                         | needing help    | and 600 lb lifting       |
|                         | from chair to   | capacity.**              |
|                         | bed or toilet.  |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| ConvaQuip 9750 Lift     | Transfers those | **1,000 lb lifting       |
|                         | patients        | capacity.**              |
|                         | needing help    |                          |
|                         | from chair to   |                          |
|                         | bed or toilet.  |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Hill-Rom Liftem Mark IV | Patient         | **No physical movement   |
| Portable Lift           | transfer lift   | of the lift required to  |
|                         | with remote     | facilitate the transfer. |
|                         | control         | 700 lb. capacity.**      |
|                         | operation for   |                          |
|                         | all functions.  |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Invacare Reliant 600    | High lift range | **600 lb. capacity.      |
|                         | allows transfer | Manual lowering if power |
|                         | to high         | lost.**                  |
|                         | surfaces. Base  |                          |
|                         | legs adjust and |                          |
|                         | lock.           |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| KCI EZ Lift             | Patient         | **Accommodates up to     |
|                         | lift/transport  | 1,000 lbs. during        |
|                         | system.         | transfer.**              |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Liko Viking XL          | Mobile floor    | **General purpose        |
|                         | lift.           | bariatric lift with      |
|                         |                 | numerous options and     |
|                         |                 | accessories for          |
|                         |                 | bariatric applications.  |
|                         |                 | 660 lb. capacity.**      |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Liko Ultra Twin         | Overhead        | **Dual motor bariatric   |
|                         | ceiling lift.   | lift enables precise     |
|                         |                 | forward or backward      |
|                         |                 | positioning of patient   |
|                         |                 | for comfort and          |
|                         |                 | security. 1,100 lb.      |
|                         |                 | capacity.**              |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Millennium Medical      | Lift and        | **700 lb capacity; no    |
| Liftem®                 | transfer        | physical movement of the |
|                         | system.         | lift is required to      |
|                         |                 | transfer patients.**     |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| New Care Lift and       | Free standing   | **Fits over both the     |
| Transfer 750            | transfer        | rehab platform &         |
|                         | device.         | wheelchair/shower        |
|                         |                 | commode chairs.**        |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Sizeright Liftem        | This lift is    | **Weight capacity is 600 |
|                         | portable and    | lbs.**                   |
|                         | motorized       |                          |
|                         | device.         |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| SIZEWise Bari Lift &    | Allows for      | **Weight capacity is 750 |
| Transfer                | safe, easy      | lbs. and 1,000 lbs.      |
|                         | transfer.       | Height adjustable from   |
|                         |                 | 78" to 94." Scale and    |
|                         |                 | variety of slings        |
|                         |                 | available.**             |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Stenbarr SB Mobile Lift | Easy to use     | **Weight capacity of 600 |
| 600                     | mobile lift     | lbs.**                   |
|                         | helps transfer  |                          |
|                         | patient from    |                          |
|                         | bed to wheel    |                          |
|                         | chair or        |                          |
|                         | commode.        |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Sunrise Medical Hoyer   | Economical lift | **Weight capacity of 600 |
| Heavy Duty Power        | designed for    | lbs.**                   |
| Patient Lifter          | patient         |                          |
|                         | transfers.      |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| THE Medical Titan-X     | Ele             | **1000 lb. lifting       |
|                         | ctric/hydraulic | capacity.**              |
|                         | power system    |                          |
|                         | for patient     | ** **                    |
|                         | transfers.      |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| TriLine Bariatric Lift  | Floor-based     | **600 lb. capacity.**    |
|                         | lift.           |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Vancare Vanderlift II   | Patient lift.   | **Emergency lowering.    |
| B450                    | 4-pt. sling     | 450 lb. capacity**       |
|                         | connection.     |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Vancare Vanderlift II   | Patient lifting | **Emergency lowering.    |
| B600                    | system. 4-pt.   | 600 lb. capacity.**      |
|                         | sling           |                          |
|                         | connection.     |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+
| [**Wy\'East TotaLift    | **Patient lift. | **450 lb. capacity.**    |
| M                       | Offers 2-point  |                          |
| PL**](http://www.patien | and 4-point     |                          |
| tsafetycenter.com/TechR | sling bars.     |                          |
| esGuide/02-wytlmpl.htm) | Optional        |                          |
|                         | scale.**        |                          |
+-------------------------+-----------------+--------------------------+

# Standing Assist Aids

[]{#Standing_Assist .anchor}

  -------------------------- ----------------- --------------------------
  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage

  New Care Bari Tilt         Assists patients  **500 lb. capacity &
  Table/Gait System          to stand upright; accommodates wider
                             assists patients  patients.**
                             in walking.       

  **SIZEWise Bari-Rehab      **Converts from a **X-ray tray built-in.
  Chair**                    stretcher to a    1,000 lb. capacity.**
                             chair. Tilts to   
                             facilitate a      
                             standing          
                             position.**       
  -------------------------- ----------------- --------------------------

# Transfer/Dependency Chairs and Cushions

[]{#TransferChairs .anchor}

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Product**                **Description**    Key Advantage
  -------------------------- ------------------ --------------------------
  Blue Chip Medical Gel Pro  A wheelchair       **Stabilizes and reduces
  Elite Wheelchair Cushion   cushion used for   rocking motion.**
                             pressure relief.   

  Broda Seating              Custom seating.    **Accommodates up to 900
                                                lbs.**

  Hill-Rom Barton I-660      Converts from a    **Allows a single
  Transfer Chair             flat transfer      caregiver to laterally
                             chair to an        transfer patients. 660 lb.
                             upright mobile     capacity.**
                             chair. Adjustable  
                             head, foot and arm 
                             rest.              

  Product Design Group Solar Cushion for        **Pressure reduction
  Cushion                    eclipse            cushion provides proper
                             wheelchair.        alignment.**

  Rehab Seating Ascender     Chair with foot    **Accommodate 300, 500,
  Chair                      rests and arm      and 1000 lb. capacity.**
                             rests.             

  Sentech Chair              Converts any chair **Therapy and support for
                             to an alternating  patients weighing up to
                             pressure relief    550 lbs.**
                             system.            

  Sentech Recliner           Six multiple       **Therapy and support for
                             positions          patients weighing up to
                             including deep     550 lbs.**
                             recline; feet can  
                             be elevated higher 
                             than head.         

  SIZEWise Bari-Rehab Chair  Converts from a    **X-ray tray built-in.
                             stretcher to a     1,000 lb. capacity.**
                             chair. Tilts to    
                             facilitate a       
                             standing position. 

  SIZEWise SW Shuttle        Transport chair    **1,000 lb. capacity;
                             that automatically automatic height
                             converts from      adjustability.**
                             chair to           
                             stretcher. Height  
                             adjustable with    
                             seat assist,       
                             elevating,         
                             independent leg    
                             supports.          

  Stretchair MC1000P         Four chairs in     **Oversized, 1,000 lbs.
                             one.               capacity.**

  **TriLine Barton Chair     **Transportation   **Adjusts to fit most
  330/660**                  chair. Tilt in     hospital beds and
                             space position.**  stretchers. Capacities up
                                                to 660 lbs.**
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------

# Wheelchairs

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Product**                **Description**   Key Advantage
  -------------------------- ----------------- --------------------------
  21st Century Big Bounder   Provides          **Power seating systems:
  H-Frame Powered Wheelchair transportation.   recline, tilt, seat
                                               elevate, and/or power
                                               headrest. Available in up
                                               to 1,000 lb. capacity.**

  21st Century Big Bounder   Provides          **Accommodates 21" or
  Power Wheelchair 700       transportation.   wider seats.**

  21st Century Bounder Plus  Provides          **Accommodates users up to
  Conventional Wheelchair    transportation.   500 lbs.**

  ConvaQuip Wheelchairs      Powered           **Electronic braking
                             transport.        prevents the chair from
                                               moving when the power is
                                               off or the joystick is in
                                               the neutral position. 500
                                               to 650 lb. capacity.**

  Hill-Rom Wheelchair        Patient           **Anti-tip mechanism,
                             transport.        accommodates up to 800
                                               lbs.**

  InvaCare MVP Wheelchair    Custom            **Adjustable angle back
                             wheelchair.       option on the square frame
                                               offers four discrete
                                               positions.**

  InvaCare Solara Wheelchair Tilt-in-space     **A built-in 2\" drop base
                             manual transport  facilitates remarkably low
                             for bariatric     seat-to-floor heights.**
                             residents.        

  InvaCare Electric          Variety of chairs **Up to 700 lb.
  Wheelchairs/Transport      available         capacity.**
  Chairs                                       

  MedLine Shuttle Heavy Duty Transport with    **Back and seat have
  Wheelchair                 wide seats to     polypropylene mesh liner
                             accommodate 600   to support additional
                             lbs.              weight.**

  Pride Mobility Quantum     Power wheelchair  **Sport-trac suspension
  Blast HD                   for patient       for smooth ride over rough
                             transport.        terrain.**

  Pride Mobility Quantum     Power wheelchair  **400 lbs. capacity.**
  Jazzy 1400                 for patient       
                             transport.        

  Pride Mobility Quantum     Power wheelchair  **Synergy seat frame which
  Jazzy 1420                 for patient       accepts a broad range of
                             transport.        seating.**

  Pride Mobility Quantum     Power wheelchair  **500 lb. capacity.**
  Jazzy 1470                 for patient       
                             transport.        

  Product Design Group       Wheelchair for    **Weighted more on rear
  Eclipse 350 Wheelchair     patient           wheels, making it easier
                             transport.        to maneuver.**

  Sizeright Wheelchair       The               **A 12 volt rechargeable
                             Convert-Assist    sealed battery in
                             unit is able to   conjunction with an
                             be converted      electrically driven arm
                             between chair and does the conversion. 650,
                             stretcher         700 and 850 lb. capacity
                             position by the   models.**
                             simple operation  
                             of an electrical  
                             switch located on 
                             the back frame.   

  SIZEWise Bari-Chair        Foldable for easy **Weight capacity is 750
                             storage. IV pole  lbs. Seat widths from 24"
                             and oxygen tank   to 36."**
                             holder available. 

  SIZEWise Bari-Recliner     Heavy-duty        **750 lb. capacity. Seat
                             reclining         widths of 26" or 30."
                             wheelchair.       Power recline to 45°.**

  Sten-Barr Bariatric Wheel  Specifically      **Accommodates up to 750
  Chair                      designed to obese lbs.**
                             patients.         

  Sunrise Medical Jay Plus   Specifically      **Weight capacity of 650
  Back                       designed to       lbs.**
                             address the       
                             pelvic and trunk  
                             stability of      
                             bariatric         
                             patients.         

  Sunrise Medical Jay Plus   A wheelchair      **Weight capacity of 650
  Cushion                    cushion that can  lbs.**
                             be customized to  
                             address the       
                             posture and skin  
                             protection needs  
                             of the bariatric  
                             client.           

  TriLine Bari Recliner      Manual base with  **600 lb. capacity.**
  Wheelchair                 lower recline.    
                             Removable         
                             reclining full    
                             length arms and   
                             headrest          
                             extension.        
                             Elevating leg     
                             rests; up to 45   
                             recline.          

  TriLine Bari Wheelchair    Manual bariatric  **600 lb. capacity.**
                             wheelchair.       

  TuffCare Extra Wide 2500   Heavy duty        **Specifically engineered
  Wheelchair                 wheelchair        for patients who weigh up
                                               to 410 lbs.**

  TuffCare Extra Wide 2540   Heavy duty        **Chair is specially
  Reclining Wheelchair       reclining         engineered for bigger
                             wheelchair        patients that require a
                                               manual recline back to
                                               provide extra comfort.**

  **Varilite Wheelchair      **Many options    **See their web site for
  Cushions and Accessories** available.**      more information.**
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# Vendor Contact Information

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **21^st^ Century Scientific, Inc.\                                    |
| **4914 Industrial Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815\                       |
| Tel: 800.448.3680 or 208.667.8800; Fax: 208.667.6600\                 |
| E-mail: 21^st^\@wheelchairs.com\                                      |
| Web: www.wheelchairs.com                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Access Care\                                                        |
| **705 Gen Washington Blvd., Suite 300, Norristown, PA 19403\          |
| Tel: 800.218.1307\                                                    |
| Web: www.access-care.com                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Activeaid, Inc.**\                                                  |
| 101 Activeaid Road, Box 359, Redwood Falls, MN 56283-0359\            |
| Tel: 507.644.2951, Toll Free: 800.533.5330; Fax: 507.644.2468\        |
| Web: www.activeaid.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Amplestuff, Dept. WS\                                               |
| **PO Box 116, Bearsville, NY 12409-0116\                              |
| Tel: 866.486.1655; Fax: 845.679.1206\                                 |
| Web: www.amplestuff.com                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Andermac, Inc.\                                                     |
| **2626 Live Oak Highway, Yuba City, CA 95991\                         |
| Tel: 800.824.0214\                                                    |
| E-mail: info@anderlift.com\                                           |
| Web: www.anderlift.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Arjo, Inc.\                                                         |
| **50 North Gary Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172\                            |
| Tel: 800.323.1245\                                                    |
| Web: www.arjo.com                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Arylift, Inc.\                                                      |
| **146 Wall St., Shallotte, NC 28470\                                  |
| Tel: 800.342.9018\                                                    |
| Web: www.arycare.com                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **BHM Medical, Inc.\                                                  |
| **2001, Tanguay Street, Magog (Quebec), Canada J1X 5A8\               |
| Tel: 819.868.0441; Toll Free: 800.868.0441; Fax: 819.868.2249\        |
| E-mail: bhm@bhm-medical.com\                                          |
| Web: www.bhm-medical.com                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Blue Chip Medical Products\                                         |
| **7-11 Suffern Place, Suffern, NY 10901\                              |
| Tel: 845.369.7535; 800.795.6115\                                      |
| Web: www.bluechipmedical.com                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Broda Seating\                                                      |
| **385 Phillip Street, Waterloo (Ontario) Canada, N2L 5R8\             |
| Tel: 519.746.8616                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| OR\                                                                   |
| PO Box 30046, GPO Station, Detroit, MI 48232\                         |
| Tel: 800.668.0637\                                                    |
| Web: www.brodaseating.com                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Burke Bariatric\                                                    |
| **Tel: 800.477.0248\                                                  |
| E-mail: BariatricHeavyDuty@hotmail.com\                               |
| Web: www.electropedicbeds.com/Burke-Bariatric.html                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Camtec\                                                             |
| **Cambridge Technologies, Inc.\                                       |
| 1959 Church Creek Road, Church Creek, MD 21622\                       |
| Tel: 410.228.1156; 800.866.1156\                                      |
| E-mail: camtec@dmv.com\                                               |
| Web: www.camtecproducts.com                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Chiltern Invadex\                                                   |
| **6 Wedgwood Road, Bicester Oxfordshire Ox264UL\                      |
| Tel: 01869 246470\                                                    |
| E-mail: sales@chilterninvadex.co.uk\                                  |
| Web: www.chilterninvadex.co.uk                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **ConvaQuip Bariatric Equipment\                                      |
| **PO Box 3417, Abilene, TX 79604\                                     |
| Tel: 800.637.8436\                                                    |
| Web: www.convaquip.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Emerald International Health Products, Inc.\                        |
| **320 Gateway Park Drive, North Syracuse, NY 13212\                   |
| Tel: 800.317.9582; Fax: 315.452.3316\                                 |
| E-mail: jmcauley@emeraldihp.com\                                      |
| Web: www.emeraldihp.com                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **ErgoSafe Products, LLC\                                             |
| **142 Firwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119\                             |
| Tel: 866.891.6502\                                                    |
| Web: www.ergosafeusa.com                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **EverMed\                                                            |
| **4999 E. LaPalma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807\                            |
| Tel: 888.615.8989; Fax: 714.777.9978\                                 |
| E-mail: message@EvermedUSA.com\                                       |
| Web: www.evermedusa.com                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **EZ Way, Inc.\                                                       |
| **701 East Washington St., Clarinda, IA 51632\                        |
| Tel: 800.627.8940; 712.542.5102; Fax: 712-542-1899\                   |
| Web: www.ezlifts.com                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Hill-Rom Co., Inc.\                                                 |
| **1069 State Route 46 East, Batesville, IN 47006\                     |
| Tel: 800.445.3730\                                                    |
| Web: www.hill-rom.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Horcher Lifting Systems\                                            |
| **324 Cypress Road, Ocala, FL 34472\                                  |
| Tel: 866.378.3316; Fax: 866.378.3318\                                 |
| E-mail: info@horcherusa.com\                                          |
| Web: www.horcherusa.com                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Huntleigh Healthcare, Inc.\                                         |
| **40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724-3327\                       |
| Tel: 732.578.9898; 800.223.1218; Fax: 732.578.9889\                   |
| Web: www.huntleigh-healthcare.com                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Invacare, Inc.\                                                     |
| **800.333.6900\                                                       |
| Web: www.invacare.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Kinetic Concepts, Inc.\                                             |
| **PO Box 659508; San Antonio, TX 78265-9508\                          |
| Tel: 800.275.4524\                                                    |
| Web: www.kci1.com                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Liko, Inc.\                                                         |
| **122 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038\                               |
| Tel: 508.553.3993, 888.545.6671; Fax: 508.528.6642\                   |
| E-mail: info@likoinc.com\                                             |
| Web: www.liko.com                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Medline Industries, Inc.\                                           |
| **Mundelein, IL 60060\                                                |
| Tel: 800.MEDLINE; Fax: 800.351.1512\                                  |
| Web: www.medline.com                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Millennium Medical Products, Inc.\                                  |
| **575 Abbott Drive, Broomall, PA 19008\                               |
| Tel: 610.541.0170, 888.265.7944; Fax: 610.541.0166\                   |
| Web: www.mmpliftem.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **New Care Therapies\                                                 |
| **Innovative Patient Care Solutions\                                  |
| Tel: 800.432.6249; Fax: 502.647.1951\                                 |
| E-mail: sales@newcaretherapies.com\                                   |
| Web: www.newcaretherapies.com                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Pride Mobility\                                                     |
| **Tel: 800.800.8586\                                                  |
| www.pridemobility.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Product Design Group\                                               |
| ***United States:\                                                    |
| *MedBloc, Inc.\                                                       |
| Suite 112-700 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150\                     |
| Tel: 716.447.0050; Fax 888-433-6834\                                  |
| *Canada:\                                                             |
| *PDG Product Design Group\                                            |
| Unit 102, 366 East Ken Avenue South, Vancouver, BC Canada V5X 4N6\    |
| Tel: 604.323.9220, 8888.858.4422; Fax: 604.323.9097\                  |
| E-mail: info@prodgroup.com\                                           |
| Web: www.prodgroup.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Rehab Seating Systems, Inc.\                                        |
| **Eight Alton Place, Suite #3, Brookline, MA 02446\                   |
| Tel: 800.525.SEAT, 617.734.8500; Fax: 617.734.8500\                   |
| Web: www.rehabseating.com                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **The Roho Group***\                                                  |
| *100 N. Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221\                           |
| 800.851.3449, 618.277.9173; Fax: 888.551.3449, 618.277.9561\          |
| Web: www.therohogroup.com                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **SenTech Medical Systems, Inc.\                                      |
| **5353 NW 35^th^ Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309\                      |
| Tel: 800.474.4225; Fax: 954.739.2779\                                 |
| Web: www.sentechmedical.com                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **SizeRIGHT\                                                          |
| **(Div. of Baron Health Care Services of America)\                    |
| Tel: 888.829.1009\                                                    |
| Web: www.sizeright.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **SIZEWise Rentals, L.L.C.\                                           |
| **Tel: 800.814.9389; Fax: 816.841.0109\                               |
| web: www.sizewise.net                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Span America Medical Systems, Inc.\                                 |
| **70 Commerce Center, PO Box 5231, Greenville, SC 29606\              |
| Tel: 800.888.6752, 864.288.8877; Fax: 864.288.8692\                   |
| Web: www.spanamerica.com                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sten-Barr Medical, Inc.\                                            |
| **14350 Carlson Circle, Tampa, FL 33626\                              |
| Tel: 800.886.5554; Fax: 813.854.2428\                                 |
| E-mail: stenbarr@stenbarr.com\                                        |
| Web: www.stenbarr.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Stretchair Patient Transfer System, Inc.\                          |
| **8110 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771\                                |
| Tel: 800.237.1162; Fax: 727.536.0666\                                 |
| Web: www.stretchair.com                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Stryker\                                                            |
| **2725 Fairfield Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49002\                           |
| Tel: 269.385.2600; Fax: 269 385 1062\                                 |
| Web: www.stryker.com                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Sunrise Medical\                                                    |
| **7477 East Dry Creek Parkway, Longmont, CO 80503\                    |
| Tel: 303.218.4500; Fax 303.218.4590\                                  |
| Web: www.sunrisemedical.com                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **TFI HealthCare\                                                    |
| **600 West Wythe St., Petersburg, VA 23803\                           |
| Tel: 804.861.0063; Fax: 804.861.6664\                                 |
| Web: www.tfihealthcare.com                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **T.H.E. Medical\                                                     |
| **322 Shadow Bay Blvd., N., Longwood, FL 32779\                       |
| Tel: 800.565.7075\                                                    |
| E-mail: thesales@themedical.com\                                      |
| Web: [www.themedical.com](http://www.themedical.com/)                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **TriLine Medical LLC\                                                |
| **7035 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Van Nuys, VA 91406\                        |
| Tel: 800.966.6662; Fax: 800.232.9796\                                 |
| Web: www.trilinemedical.com                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **TuffCare\                                                           |
| **3999 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807\                       |
| Tel: 800.367.6160; Fax: 714.632.3998\                                 |
| E-mail: contact@tuffcare.com\                                         |
| Web: www.tuffcare.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Vancare, Inc.\                                                      |
| **Aurora, NE 68818\                                                   |
| Tel: 800.694.4525; Fax: 402.694.3994\                                 |
| E-mail: jvancare@hamilton.net\                                        |
| Web: www.vancare.com                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Varilite Seating & Positioning System\                              |
| **Tel: 800.827.4548\                                                  |
| E-mail: customerservice@varilite.com\                                 |
| Web: www.varilite.com                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Waverley Glen\                                                      |
| **116 Rayette Road, Unit 1, Concord, ON Canada L4K 2G3\               |
| Tel: 905.660.0213, 800.265.0677; Fax: 905.660.0513\                   |
| E-mail: info@waverleyglen.com                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Web: www.waverleyglen.com                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Wy'East Medical Corporation\                                        |
| **PO Box 1625, 16700 SE 120^th^ Avenue, Clackamas, OR 97015\          |
| Tel: 503.657.3101, 800-225-3126; Fax: 503.657.6901\                   |
| E-mail: contact@wyeastmed.com\                                        |
| Web: www.wyeastmed.com                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

# DISCLAIMER  

The Veterans Administration, to date, has not conducted tests on this
equipment to verify it meets manufacturers' performance claims and
specifications. Until this is done, individual facilities should choose
a vendor based on patient needs, whether the equipment is available for
rental or purchase, immediate availability of equipment, and
availability and willingness of vendor staff to provide in-service,
price, and the existence of a VA contract. Facilities who admit
bariatric patients frequently should consider buying a bed, walker,
commode chair, and wheelchair to have on hand. Infrequent users should
consider renting as the demand arises. Rental vendors promise to have
the equipment to the facility within 24 hours.

***\* Note: Inclusion in this guide does not constitute endorsement by
the VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry in Tampa or of the Veterans
Health Administration. The products in this guide are merely examples of
various types of equipment available in the marketplace at a particular
period in time. We have no more information about particular equipment,
purchasing or contracting than is presented here. Please do not request
purchasing information from this office.***