Plinth 2000 503OPE 3 Section Outpatient Couch Electric
Plinth 2000
Medical furniture – outpatient examination and treatment couch (Class I medical device)
Electric 3-section outpatient couch with mobility base (Model 503OPE)
Certifications
CE Marked Class I medical device in conformity with EC Directive MDD 93/42/EEC Annex IX (as stated in Plinth Medical datasheets and service manuals for Model 503/503OP Series).
Electrical safety and performance standards cited as IEC 601 Part 1 and EN 60601 for medical electrical equipment.
IP rating IPx4 for the couch, indicating protection against splashing water, according to manufacturer technical documentation.
CE Marked Class I medical device in conformity with EC Directive MDD 93/42/EEC Annex IX (as stated in Plinth Medical datasheets and service manuals for Model 503/503OP Series).
Electrical safety and performance standards cited as IEC 601 Part 1 and EN 60601 for medical electrical equipment.
IP rating IPx4 for the couch, indicating protection against splashing water, according to manufacturer technical documentation.
Upholstery vinyl flame Retardant to BS 5852 Ignition Source 5 – CRIB 5 (BS 7176) for medium hazard environments.
Foam padding tested to BS 5852: Part 2: 1982, Ignition Source 5 (CRIB 5).
Description
The Plinth 2000 503OPE is an electric, 3-section outpatient couch designed for examination, treatment and patient movement within hospital departments and clinics. It incorporates fold-down side support rails, a large wheel base with central braking and steering for safe patient transport, and an adjustable backrest and foot section to position patients for various sitting or lying procedures. The couch offers hydraulic or electric height operation (model 503OPE being the electric mobile variant), a safe working load and lifting capacity of 250 kg, comfort foam and hardwearing anti-microbial, flame-retardant vinyl upholstery. It is UK-manufactured by Plinth Medical/Plinth 2000, CE-marked as a Class I medical device under MDD 93/42/EEC, and is widely used in outpatient areas such as Accident & Emergency, Antenatal, ENT departments and GP surgeries.
Bnefits
Robust 3-section outpatient couch specifically designed for examination and treatment within hospital departments and clinics.
Electric height adjustment (503OPE variant) with adjustable backrest and foot section to position patients in a range of sitting and lying postures.
Large wheel system with steering facility and central braking to facilitate safe intra-departmental patient movement and transfer within the hospital.
Fold-down side support rails to enhance patient security during transport and treatment.
Safe working load and lifting capacity of 250 kg (approximately 550 lb / 39 stone) suitable for a wide range of adult patients.
Comfort foam and hardwearing anti-microbial vinyl upholstery to support patient comfort and assist infection control.
Vinyl upholstery is flame-retardant to CRIB 5 (BS 7176), phthalate free, and independently tested to reduce spread of MRSA, E. coli and similar bacteria and fungi.
Foam conforms to BS 5852: Part 2: 1982, Ignition Source 5 (CRIB 5) for fire safety.
UK manufactured with lifetime frame guarantee and 5-year parts guarantee, with an indicative product lifespan of around 16 years.
Hoist clearance of approximately 130 mm to accommodate most mobile hoists beneath the frame.
Integral paper roll holder and cot sides supplied as standard for convenient use in examination and treatment settings.
Retractable or large wheel castor systems to aid manoeuvrability while allowing secure parking via central braking or retractable castors.
CE-marked Class I medical device audited against MDD 93/42/EEC with quality management certified to ISO9001 by LRQA.
Upholstery vinyl flame Retardant to BS 5852 Ignition Source 5 – CRIB 5 (BS 7176) for medium hazard environments.
Foam padding tested to BS 5852: Part 2: 1982, Ignition Source 5 (CRIB 5).
Vinyl upholstery independently tested for effectiveness at reducing the spread of MRSA, E. coli and similar bacteria and fungi and rated at 500,000 Martindale rubs.
Plinth Medical/Plinth 2000 products described as externally audited to ISO9001:2015 by LRQA in manufacturer datasheets.
Plinth 2000 Ltd/Plinth Medical Ltd noted as ISO Audited to ISO9001 quality management standards in service manuals.
Medisave UK Ltd, as distributor, operates an ISO9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system and holds MHRA WDA Licence 18935 for wholesale distribution of medicines (as per Medisave corporate information; applies to their organisation, not specifically as a device CE certificate).
Vinyl upholstery independently tested for effectiveness at reducing the spread of MRSA, E. coli and similar bacteria and fungi and rated at 500,000 Martindale rubs.
Plinth Medical/Plinth 2000 products described as externally audited to ISO9001:2015 by LRQA in manufacturer datasheets.
Plinth 2000 Ltd/Plinth Medical Ltd noted as ISO Audited to ISO9001 quality management standards in service manuals.
Medisave UK Ltd, as distributor, operates an ISO9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system and holds MHRA WDA Licence 18935 for wholesale distribution of medicines (as per Medisave corporate information; applies to their organisation, not specifically as a device CE certificate).
Electric 3-section outpatient couch with mobility base (Model 503OPE)
Indications
Examination and treatment of patients within hospital departments, outpatient departments and clinics, as a general-purpose 3-section couch.
Patient positioning in sitting or lying postures using the adjustable backrest and foot section for various procedures and assessments.
Patient transport within the clinic or department, and for transferring patients to other areas of the hospital using the large wheel base with steering facility.
Use in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, Antenatal departments, ENT departments and GP surgeries, as stated by the manufacturer/distributors.
General outpatient and recovery use where safe, supported patient positioning and height-adjustable access are required.
Composition
Steel-framed 3-section outpatient couch (exact steel specification not publicly listed) with mobility wheel base on the 503OPE variant.
Upholstery vinyl: phthalate-free PVC surface with cotton/PES backing (per Plinth Medical vinyl specification) with a total weight of approximately 705 g/m² and thickness around 1.10 mm.
Vinyl upholstery rated flame-retardant to BS 5852 Ignition Source 5 – CRIB 5 (BS 7176) for medium hazard environments.
Vinyl independently tested to verify effectiveness at reducing spread of MRSA, E. coli and other similar bacteria and fungi.
Vinyl rated to withstand 500,000 Martindale rubs without damage or marking of the top layer, suitable for high-traffic, heavy-duty areas.
Foam padding conforming to BS 5852: Part 2: 1982, Ignition Source 5 (CRIB 5) for fire performance.
Twin-wheel castors (125 mm) as part of the base, with central braking system and directional lock; large wheel system on the 503OP/503OPE mobility variants.
Side support (cot) rails integrated into the couch structure for patient safety during transfer.
Paper roll holder fitted as standard to the couch frame.
Electrical components in the electric version (503OPE) complying with IEC 601 Part 1 and EN 60601 standards for medical electrical equipment (exact component list not publicly listed).
Formulation
Three-section couch design: head/backrest section, central seat section and foot section, configured for outpatient examination and treatment.
Adjustable angle backrest for supporting the patient in a sitting position with positive and negative adjustment (datasheet cites adjustment range approximately -20° to +85°).
Adjustable foot section with similar positive and negative angle adjustment (datasheet cites approximately -20° to +85°).
Electric height adjustment on the 503OPE model (hydraulic operation available on alternative models within the 503 range), providing a height range typically around 47–98 cm (exact 503OPE range in technical specification tables).
Large wheel system with steering facility on the mobility base to enable movement of the couch and patient within the clinic or department.
Fold-down side support rails for patient security during transport or when the couch is in use.
Comfort foam upholstery on the couch sections providing patient support and comfort during procedures.
Hardwearing anti-microbial, phthalate-free vinyl upholstery available in a wide range of colours (e.g. Almond, Atlantic Blue, Battleship, Candy, Citrus Green, Cobalt, Cocoa, Cool Blue, Denim, Gingersnap, Grape, Jasmine, Lupin, Marigold, Mulled Wine, Pillarbox Red, Rainforest, Sapphire Blue, Wasabi and others).
Safe working load and lifting capacity of 250 kg (approximately 550 lb / 39 stone).
Hoist clearance of approximately 130 mm under the couch frame.
Central braking system and directional lock for the twin-wheel castor base (or retractable castor system on non-mobility variants), to stabilise the couch during use.
Paper roll holder integrated into the couch frame as a standard feature.
IP rating IPx4 as per Plinth Medical technical documentation for the 503/503OP series.
Medical device classification: MDD 93/42/EEC Annex IX Class I, CE-marked as stated in manufacturer datasheets and service manuals.
Packaging
Delivered as a fully assembled or largely assembled medical couch by specialist delivery partners to point of use (within mainland UK), including movement into the desired room and unpacking, according to Plinth Medical delivery information.
Specific transport packaging materials, crate dimensions and protective wrapping details are not publicly listed.
Usage
Use the couch for examination, treatment and patient movement within hospital departments and clinics, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local clinical protocols.
Adjust the backrest and foot sections to position the patient for sitting or lying procedures using the integrated mechanical or motorised adjustment mechanisms, within the ranges specified by the manufacturer.
Use the electric height adjustment (503OPE model) to raise and lower the couch to an appropriate working height for staff while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Ensure that the large wheel system and central braking/steering mechanisms are used correctly: apply the brake when the couch is stationary and use the steering facility when moving the couch and patient between areas.
Do not exceed the stated safe working load and lifting capacity of 250 kg when using the couch.
Follow the Plinth 2000 503OP Series Service Manual guidance that products should be serviced annually, and electrically operated products or those in high use should be serviced every 6 months.
For cleaning and decontamination, follow manufacturer instructions: if contamination is suspected, decontaminate the couch before servicing; do not use alkalis or other organic solvents for routine cleaning.
Cover the vinyl upholstery with paper towelling or couch covers if it may come into contact with bare skin, as advised in the service manual.
Carry out regular visual checks and basic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer to prolong the working life of the couch (for example, checking upholstery for tears and arranging replacement if damaged).
Refer to the official Plinth Medical datasheet and service manual for the 503OP/503OPE models for detailed operating, cleaning, maintenance and safety instructions.
