Case Study: Lexamed Prime TC-Transport Chair Designed to be Easier to Clean

Transport Chair Designed to be Easier to Clean

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Stryker Medical has developed the Prime TC Transport Chair, a wheelchair designed to be easier to clean and reduce the risk of microbial contamination in hospitals. Hospital floors can become contaminated with microorganisms, leading to healthcare-associated infections. The wheelchair is one of the most frequently used pieces of equipment in hospitals, yet it was not designed with the hospital environment in mind. The Prime TC Transport Chair features a molded plastic, seamless design and powder-coated steel, eliminating fabric rips and reducing the risk of rust that can be difficult to clean. It also has foot operated flip-up footrests and a foot operated braking system to reduce bending and prevent the transfer of germs and debris. The chair is power-washable, making it quick and easy to clean.<br /><br />A third-party biomedical testing laboratory compared the build-up of soil on the Prime TC Transport Chair and a traditional wheelchair over 25 cleaning cycles. The chairs were contaminated with a riboflavin solution (representing simulated soil) and cleaned using a standard healthcare facility procedure. The Prime TC Transport Chair proved to be easier and more effectively cleaned than the traditional wheelchair, with little-to-no riboflavin build-up over time.<br /><br />Proper cleaning of the wheelchair, which is frequently used throughout the hospital, is an important part of a hospital's cleaning and disinfection procedures. The Prime TC Transport Chair has been shown to be easier to clean and therefore can contribute to better infection control in healthcare settings.

Keywords

Stryker Medical

Prime TC Transport Chair

wheelchair

cleaning

microbial contamination

hospital

healthcare-associated infections

seamless design

rust prevention

foot operated features