Invacare/Wheelchair IVC Tracer EX2 dual-axle positions allow variation of seat-to-floor heights 14-gauge cross-braces urethane rear tires mounted on no
Saturday, January 1, 2005

Invacare/Wheelchair

IVC Tracer EX2

  • dual-axle positions allow variation of seat-to-floor heights
  • 14-gauge cross-braces
  • urethane rear tires mounted on “no flex” wheels

Call 800/333-6900. Web site: www.invacare.com
Circle 442 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Convaquip Industries/Bariatric Wheelchair

BWC Series

  • 700-pound weight capacity
  • extra-heavy-duty footrests and front forks; dual axle for added strength; reinforced side frame
  • flat-free 8-inch front casters

Call 800/637-8436. Web site: www.convaquip.com
Circle 449 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Symmetric Designs/Wheelchair Lap Desk

ADA Lap

  • made of lightweight anodized aluminum with stainless steel fasteners; rust proof
  • adjustable with quick-release clamp
  • desk can serve as an eating and writing surface, umbrella holder, camera mount and laptop computer holder, among other uses

Call 800/537-1724.
Circle 441 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Sunrise Medical/Lightweight Wheelchair

Quickie GT

  • 20.5-pound total chair weight
  • mono-frame designed for transporting in and out of vehicles
  • backrest adjusts 28 degrees in 4-degree increments; spline adjustment system requires loosening one bolt per side

Call 800/333-4000.
Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
Circle 450 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Dalton Medical/Lightweight Wheelchair

Jaguar

  • dual-axle position for seat-height adjustments
  • weighs less than 31 pounds
  • flip-back arms; padded block nylon seat and back

Call 800/347-6182. Web site: www.daltonmedical.com
Circle 444 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Merits Health Products/Lightweight Wheelchair

L200-M12 Deluxe

  • dual-axle positioning
  • adjustable height and flip-back arms; detachable swing-away footrests with heel loops
  • removable wheels and backrest

Call 800/963-7487. Web site: www.meritshealth.com
Circle 437 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Graham-Field/Lightweight Wheelchair

Everest & Jennings Metro IC 3

  • seat-to-floor height may be lowered by relocating the rear wheels and casters to another position
  • optional height-adjustable arms
  • over-link cross brace allows installation of aftermarket backs and seating products

Call 800/347-5678. Web site: www.grahamfield.com
Circle 439 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information

Freedom Designs/Legrest

Elevating Legrest

  • elevates 90 degrees to horizontal; self-locking
  • pop-up or latch-style hanger
  • less bulky style

Call 800/331-8551.
Web site: www.freedomdesigns.com
Circle 447 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

Colours in Motion/Portable Hand Control

AZ-1

  • automatic transmission vehicle control made for wheelchair-bound patients with a high amount of hand control and function
  • features adjustable length and collapsible design
  • made of lightweight aluminum

Call 800/892-8998.
Web site: www.colourswheelchair.com
Circle 448 or visit www.homecaremag.com for company information.

TRENDS

“From lighter weight, to quick-release axles, to sleeker aesthetics, the lightweight wheelchair class is assuming features traditionally seen in higher-end products, meeting the market trend of cost-effective products that foster an active lifestyle.”
— Mark Smith, mobility project manager, Pride Mobility Products

“The congressional recommendations to use a more functional criteria for eligibility over wheelchairs, [though mainly written for power mobility], I'm hopeful will carry over to manual wheelchairs. We're going to start getting better criteria for utilization, and I see the lightweight wheelchair market going up as a result.”
— Joe Ticer, director of mobility and rehab, Graham-Field Health Products

“The market is seeing continuous pricing pressure and a drive to more of a commodity-based product in the geriatric market, meaning less configuration and option mix [and a concentraton] on price and service.”
— Brent Hatch, standard wheelchair product manager, Sunrise Medical

“The manual wheelchair market is showing an increase in units but an overall decrease in dollars due to the fluctuation of the average selling price.”
— Judy Hanmer, product manager, IVC Wheelchairs & Patient Transport, Invacare