Brandon Bariatric Armchair
Plinth Medical
Clinical seating – bariatric patient armchairBariatric waiting room / patient armchair
Certifications
- Manufactured by a UK specialist in medical couches and clinical seating operating under recognised quality management systems for medical furniture.
- Intended for use in professional healthcare environments and supplied through regulated medical equipment distributors.
- End Users remain responsible for ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations, manual Handling guidelines and infection Control policies.
- Manufactured by a UK specialist in medical couches and clinical seating operating under recognised quality management systems for medical furniture.
- Intended for use in professional healthcare environments and supplied through regulated medical equipment distributors.
- End Users remain responsible for ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations, manual Handling guidelines and infection Control policies.
Bariatric waiting room / patient armchair
Description
The Brandon Bariatric Armchair is a robust, high-capacity clinical armchair designed for bariatric patients and plus-sized users in hospital, clinic and community healthcare environments. Manufactured in the UK by Plinth Medical, it combines a reinforced frame, generous seat proportions and supportive armrests to provide comfort and stability during waiting, consultation or recovery. The chair has an overall height of 880 mm, an extra-wide 690 mm seat width and a seat height of 404 mm to assist safe sitting and standing, with a depth of 585 mm and arm height of 670 mm for optimal support. With a rated weight capacity of 225 kg (40 stone), the Brandon Bariatric Armchair is suitable for a wide range of patient sizes and is available in a variety of antimicrobial vinyl and fabric upholstery finishes to support infection control and interior design requirements in healthcare settings.
Bnefits
- High-capacity bariatric design with a rated weight capacity of 225 kg (40 stone) to accommodate larger and heavier patients comfortably.
- Extra-wide seat width of approximately 690 mm and supportive armrests at 670 mm height to aid safe transfers, sitting and standing.
- Compact footprint (overall width 840 mm and depth 585 mm) allows the chair to fit into wards, clinics and waiting rooms while still offering bariatric proportions.
- Seat height of 404 mm designed to balance ease of standing with comfortable sitting posture for a broad range of users.
- Manufactured by Plinth Medical, a specialist UK producer of medical couches and clinical seating with long-term support and spares availability.
- Upholstery available in a wide range of antimicrobial vinyl and fabric finishes to support infection control policies and interior colour schemes.
- Durable, reinforced frame and high-density foam seat construction intended for intensive daily use in demanding clinical environments.
- Simple, static design with no electrical components, minimising maintenance requirements and potential points of failure.
Indications
- Seating of bariatric and plus-sized adult patients in hospitals, clinics, GP surgeries and community healthcare settings.
- Use in waiting rooms, outpatient areas, consultation rooms and treatment spaces where higher weight capacity seating is required.
- Provision of a stable, arm-supported chair to assist patients with reduced mobility or strength when sitting down or standing up.
- Use alongside standard seating ranges to ensure inclusive provision for patients of varying body sizes.
Composition
- Reinforced timber or metal internal frame engineered for bariatric weight capacity (225 kg / 40 st).
- High-density foam seat and back cushions for comfort and support under higher loads.
- Upholstery in healthcare-grade antimicrobial vinyl as standard, with alternative fabric coverings available on request.
- Hard-wearing finish on exposed wooden or frame elements (e.g. light oak or similar) designed for clinical use.
- Fixed armrests integrated into the frame to provide robust lateral support.
Formulation
- Non-powered, static bariatric armchair with fixed backrest and armrests.
- Single-seat design with extra-wide seat pan and reinforced under-structure to distribute load safely.
- Upholstered seat and back with wipe-clean, healthcare-grade covering suitable for routine disinfection.
- Floor-standing legs or base designed for stability on level clinical flooring.
Packaging
- Supplied as a fully assembled or partly assembled armchair (depending on distributor logistics) ready for installation in clinical areas.
- Packaged in protective wrapping and outer carton or palletised for transport to prevent damage to upholstery and frame.
- Accompanied by basic product information and care/cleaning guidance from Plinth Medical or the distributor.
- Delivery notes may highlight the need to advise the supplier of difficult access conditions (e.g. side streets, narrow stairwells, awkward hallways) prior to delivery.
Usage
- Place the chair on a flat, stable floor surface, ensuring all legs are fully supported and the chair does not rock.
- Position the armchair to allow adequate space around it for patient access, staff assistance and mobility aids such as walking frames or hoists.
- Before first use, visually inspect the frame, joints and upholstery for any transit damage; do not use if structural damage is observed.
- Ensure the chair is used only by one person at a time and that the user’s weight does not exceed the stated 225 kg (40 st) capacity.
- Patients should use the armrests to assist with controlled sitting and standing, and staff may support or supervise transfers in line with local manual-handling policies.
- Clean and disinfect the upholstery and contact surfaces regularly using cleaning agents compatible with healthcare vinyl/fabric, following both local infection-control guidelines and the manufacturer’s care instructions.
- Periodically check fixings, joints and the integrity of upholstery; tighten any accessible fixings if necessary and remove the chair from service if structural damage, excessive wear or instability is noted.
- Do not stand on the chair, tilt it onto two legs, or use it as a step, platform or equipment stand.
Contraindications
- Do not use for patients whose body weight exceeds 225 kg (40 stone), as this may compromise safety and structural integrity.
- Not suitable as a restraint device or for patients who require specialised postural or pressure-relief seating beyond standard foam upholstery.
- Use with caution for patients who are unable to sit unsupported or who require full lateral or trunk support unless additional aids are provided.
- Do not use on significantly uneven or unstable flooring where rocking or tipping could occur.
- Not intended for use outdoors or in environments where upholstery may be exposed to weather or harsh chemicals that could degrade materials.
Adverse Effects
- If used on an uneven or unstable surface, there is a risk of tipping or rocking, potentially leading to falls or injury.
- Use by individuals exceeding the rated weight capacity may result in structural failure with associated risk of injury.
- Prolonged sitting without appropriate pressure care in at-risk patients may contribute to discomfort or pressure-related skin issues, as with any standard chair.
- Incorrect cleaning agents or techniques may damage upholstery surfaces, leading to cracking or degradation that can harbour contaminants.
Storage Conditions
- Store and use in indoor clinical environments at normal room temperatures and humidity.
- Keep away from direct heat sources (e.g. radiators, heaters) and prolonged direct sunlight that may fade or harden upholstery.
- Avoid exposure to excessive moisture or standing water which could damage frame materials or upholstery seams.
- If the chair is taken out of service for an extended period, store in a dry, clean area covered with a protective sheet to prevent dust accumulation and incidental damage.
Duration
Not applicable \u2013 this is a static seating product used for the duration of patient waiting, consultation or recovery as required.
Onset
Not applicable \u2013 non-medicated furniture product with no pharmacological effect.
| Price | Link |
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| £485.99 | https://www.medisave.co.uk/products/brandon-bariatric-armchair |
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