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The manufacturer states that the elevating footrest, in conjunction with the tilt and recline on the chair, can elevate a persons legs to above their heart to help with fluid retention in the lower limbs.

Upholstery
* The seating is made from viscoelastic memory foam and is upholstered in a four way stretch fabric
* The back of the chair is upholstered in vinyl
* The chair upholstery is removable via a series of Velcro tabs

Headrest
* The headrest is foam padded, upholstered, removable and height adjustable via two Velcro tabs

Legrest
* The legrest is angle adjustable via a lever which is located on the side of the legrest and mounted to the chair's base frame

Castors
* The four swivel castors are 125mm in diameter
* The castor located on the rear right hand side of the chair features a directional lock to assist with straight steering

Tilt and recline operation
* The chair has two push handles featuring levers which control the backrest recline and tilt in space mechanisms. Squeezing the right lever will operate tilt in space and squeezing the left lever operates the recline mechanism

Considerations

All pressure reduction products must be monitored to prevent 'bottoming out'. This occurs when the user's weight bears down so hard on the product material that it is flattened and the bony parts are pressed against the surface below the cushion or mattress. Where bottoming out occurs even with correct use, a different product may need to be considered.

Place Of Manufacture

R and R Manufacturing, Victoria, Australia

Price Guide

Price is from Patient Handling

Models

Two models available:
* Evolution Chair
* Evolution Supreme Chair

Options

* Removable tray
* Adjustable padded footrests

Additional Dimensions

Overall width.....................680mm (on standard model)
Overall length (upright)..........1108mm
Overall length (fully extended)...1702mm

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.