Teftec Corp.
OmegaTrac
- front wheel drive
- welded steel frame
- 30.5" turning radius
Call 888/234.1433. Web site: www.teftec.com
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information.
Sunrise Medical
Quickie Rhythm
- mid-wheel design; standard IntelliDrive based on four-pole motors; available in three models
- technology designed to keep user level over obstacles; all six wheels remain in contact with the ground
- electronics powered by Delphi
Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com
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information.
Shoprider
Smartie
- weighs 79 pounds, including environmentally friendly batteries
- engineered for easy dismantling into three major parts
- completely connector-less
Call 800/743-0772. Web site: www.shoprider.com
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information.
Invacare Corp.
Pronto M61-R
- standard power elevating seat with 5 inches of lift
- features center wheel drive and SureStep; MK5 and SPJ joystick comes standard
- adjustable seat and back angle and adjustable seat-to-floor heights
Call 800/333-6900. Web site: www.invacare.com
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information.
Drive Medical
Cirrus Plus
- foldable, lightweight frame
- integrated, programmable PG controller
- comes standard with seat belt, seat cushion with pouch, calf straps and heel loops
Call 877/224-0946. Web site: www.drivemedical.com
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information.
Trac About
IRV 2000
- travels up to 12 miles; 350 pound weight capacity; 5.5 mph
- track system allows users to cross ruts, sticks, boards, cables, cords and most other objects less than 4 inches high
- can be operated in full flat position for snow or mud and half track for normal running in sand and grass; can operate in three-point mode for smooth surface or carpet
Call 800/458-8616. Web site: www.tracabout.com
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information.
Leisure-Lift
Scout RF-P4
- 19 inches from floor to seat allows for under table access
- 6-inch thick coil spring and reclining Admiral seat; flip-up battery access; four pole motors mated to 75 amps-per-channel modular controller
- 350 pound capacity; 25-inch width; 21.5-inch turning radius
Call 800/255-0285. Web site: www.pacesaver.com
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information.
Merits Health
Heavy Duty Folding Power Wheelchair
- 700- to 800-pound capacity
- folding battery tray and auxiliary brakes
- comes with programmable controller, height-adjustable flip-up armrests and swing-away footrests
Call 800/963-7487. Web site: www.meritshealth.com
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information.
ConvaQuip
Model 650-H Hoss Power Chair
- removable arms are width, height, depth and angle adjustable
- separates into six pieces for transport
- outdoor power with heavy-duty four-pole motor and 80 amp modular controller
Call 800/637-8436. Web site: www.convaquip.com
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information.
Innovation In Motion
X5-Frontier
- mid-wheel-drive chair
- features off-road capability; designed for all six wheels to remain in constant contact with the ground
- top speed of 7 mph; 21.5-inch turning radius
Call 800/327-0681. Web site: www.mobility-usa.com
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information.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy 600
- uses ATX Active-Trac suspension; Mid-Wheel 6 technology allows six wheels to remain on the ground at all times
- 300-pound weight capacity and 5-mph maximum speed
- turning radius of 19.5 inches, overall length of 35.25 inches and overall width of 23.5 inches
Call 800/800-8586. Web site: www.pridemobility.com
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information.
21st Century Scientific
Big Bounder
- features 1000-pound weight capacity; can be built to any dimension
- top speed of 11.6 miles per hour; Super Torque 3 motors and Panther Drive
- H-style steel frame; optional power seat elevator raises seat as much as 13 inches; power recline, power tilt, power elevating leg rests and power headrest available
Call 800/448-3680. Web site: www.wheelchairs.com
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information.
Quantum Rehab
Q6000
- compact design allows for tight turning radius; Active-Trac ATX suspension incorporates spherical front and rear Omni-casters to prevent hang-ups and allow smooth curb transitions
- four-pole Hammer motors and Mid-Wheel 6 design platform; standard off-board battery charger; vent configurations allow for battery storage in the base
- 300-pound weight capacity
Call 800/800-8586. Web site: www.quantumrehab.com
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information.
Permobil
C500 Stander
- ability to maneuver in tight living spaces with a 26-inch turning radius
- option for indoor and outdoor users; four-pole motors
- standing from two positions: sit to stand and partially or fully reclined to stand
Call 800/736-0925. Web site: www.permobil.com
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information.
Trends
“In today's reimbursement environment, providers are
looking at total cost of doing business versus the initial purchase
price of a power wheelchair. Now providers are looking at power
wheelchair design in terms of reliability, serviceability and
flexibility — more options on the chair to meet more needs of
the physician — to meet more consumer needs.”
— Ben Kingery, group product manager, powered mobility,
Invacare Corp.
“We're seeing a race to the bottom with a lot of poor
quality products and bad designs coming into the market [with power
chairs that are] made to be the cheapest thing possible. I've seen
controllers mounted underneath products where they're obviously
going to get inundated in water or where there are going to be
fires because of controllers right next to the rear tires. These
products may look good, but if you use them in everyday life there
will be nothing but problems.”
— DuWayne Kramer, president, Leisure-Lift
“Today, products have to fit seamlessly into our
customers' lifestyles, meaning that the products have to adapt to
their lifestyle and to their environment. It's a fun challenge to
be able to give them what they want.”
— Scott Higley, vice president of sales, Quantum
Rehab
