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New Products

Convaid/Pediatric Positioning System

Mountee

  • designed to fit company's Tilt-In-Space Safari frame
  • medial thigh supports standard; options include headrest, lateral supports, pelvic/thigh supports, seatbelt and shoulder straps
  • system of stops marks adjustable features so the settings are not lost when the chair is folded

Call 888/266-8243. Web site: www.convaid.com
Circle 499 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Freedom Lift/Lift Base

Action Base

  • designed for Equalizer and Tailgater van and pickup truck lifts
  • allows 180 degrees of adjustment on the lift base mounting legs
  • low-profile design allows for an extra 1.5 inches of clearance.

Call 800/755-2856. Web site: www.freedom-lift.com
Circle 500 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

LP International/Electric Hand Truck

PowerMate Pogo

  • features 200-pound weight capacity
  • designed to move loads up and down stairs, on and off vehicles/loading docks and across flat surfaces, while keeping the load balanced
  • has rechargeable 12-volt battery, gear-reduction motor, heavy-duty electronic controls and end-stop drive override

Call 800/697-6283.
Web site: www.powermate.info
Circle 498 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

FLA Orthopedics/Ankle Brace

FlexLite

  • provides stability for weak or injured ankles
  • footplate transfers weight-bearing forces from the ankle joint to increase stability
  • has padded foam liners and integrated elastic straps

Call 800/327-4110. Web site: www.flaorthopedics.com
Circle 497 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Ongoing Care Solutions/Stirrup Ankle Braces

Wel-Kare

  • designed to provide comfort, ankle stability and inversion/eversion protection
  • designed to provide enhanced circulation and reduced swelling
  • available in air-only, gel/air or Volara foam-only, and in gray plastic with black straps or white plastic with white straps

Call 800/375-0207.
Web site: www.ongoingcare.com
Circle 496 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Swede-O/Ankle Brace

Tarsal Lok

  • stirrup cradles the midtarsal joint while supporting the ankle and subtalar joint
  • built-in stabilizer, made of high-impact Fortilene, moves up and down slightly for comfort
  • has built-in foam padding, speed-lacing system and a Breth-O-Prene tongue to wick away moisture

Call 800/525-9339. Web site: www.swedeo.com
Circle 495 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Great Ideas Inc./Toilet Seat

Solution ComfortSeat

  • affixes to standard toilet; reduces the need for caregivers to wipe patient's intimate areas after urination or bowel movements
  • control allows users to clean themselves with a stream of hygienic water, then dry themselves with a warm air drier
  • designed to reduce the spread of disease from contact with stool-borne bacterium

Call 800/611-5515. Web site:
www.solutioncomfortseat.com
Circle 483 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Sunrise Medical/Mask

DeVilbiss FlexAire Mask

  • air bladder within cushion interface facilitates seal and comfort
  • patient can inflate or deflate bladder with air pump on side of mask
  • mask can be removed without removing headgear, and hose connection swivels 360 degrees and locks into upright position

Call 800/333-4000.
Web site:
www.sunrisemedical.com
Circle 494 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

dj Orthopedics/Shoulder Brace

UltraSling ER-External Rotation

  • designed to improve shoulder position to promote healing after dislocation or surgery
  • positions elbow against the hip/rib area with the forearm slightly outward, externally rotated
  • available in three sizes; also comes in 15- and 30-degree, and left and right versions with wedged pillow and shoulder strap

Call 800/336-6569.
Web site:
www.djortho.com
Circle 492 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Liko/Mobile Bariatric Lift

Viking 300

  • features 660-pound weight capacity
  • facilitates transfers between bed and wheelchair; lifts patients directly from floor
  • has optional built-in scale, as well as user- friendly hand controls, built-in battery charger and pivot handles

Call 888/545-6671.
Web site: www.liko.com
Circle 493 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Abbott Laboratories/Blood Glucose Tester

MediSense Precision PCx 2.2.1

  • hand-held, point-of-care system uses bio-sensor technology
  • test strip features fill-trigger electrode that minimizes error potential; blood may be applied to the top or end of the strip
  • ergonomic design; high-speed communications; connects with Precision Web, a Web-based data management system

Call 847/937-6100. Web site: www.abbott.com
Circle 487 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Adaptive Equipment Systems/Pediatric Seating System

Li'l Kiddos Line

  • designed for wheelchair frames 14 inches and under; can be scaled to fit a 9-inch wide seating system
  • has rear Quick-Adjust bracket set with 1/4 inch stops for incremental adjustments from flush to 1.5 inches
  • bracket adapts to user's physical condition (orthosis, weight gain/loss) and adjusts to changes in clothing thickness

Call 800/237-2370. Web site: www.aesys.com.
Circle 490 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Quantum Rehab/Bariatric Power Wheelchair

Quantum 1650

  • 650-pound weight capacity; accepts larger seating systems
  • has upgraded motors, reinforced frame, enhanced springs on the front anti-tip wheels and two 70-amp hour batteries
  • has top speed of 4 miles per hour and mid-wheel drive technology

Call 800/800-8586.
Web site: www.quantumrehab.com
Circle 491 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Health Care Logistics/Tablet Crusher

Quiet Crusher

  • provides silent, easy rolling action, crushing medication to a fine powder; eliminates lumps
  • uses durable, latex-free polyethylene bags that hold tablets in place during crushing
  • curved bottom prevents powder from gathering in corners of bags, ensuring patient receives full dosage

Call 800/848-1633. Web site: www.hcl-intl.com
Circle 484 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Altimate Medical/Stander

EasyStand 5000 Youth Mobile

  • accommodates individuals from 4 feet to 5 feet 6 inches and up to 180 pounds
  • support and positioning options provide head and trunk control in the upright position
  • desk feature allows tray access in all positions

Call 800/342-8968. Web site: www.easystand.com
Circle 489 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Gean-Edwards/Socks

Definitely Diabetic Line

  • features Outlast, a high-tech fiber that regulates temperature, and a seamless toe
  • line features six styles, two men's sizes, two women's sizes, four fiber blends and six standard colors
  • soft-stretch cuff provides comfortable fit for those with circulatory problems

Call 800/558-6565. Web site: www.gean-edwards.com
Circle 488 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

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