Ritter 224 Barrier-Free Examination Chair

The Ritter 224 Barrier-Free Examination Chair is designed with a robust capacity to support diverse patient needs. The maximum patient weight capacity is 500 lb (227 kg).

The Ritter 224 Chair provides an extensive height adjustment range, designed to optimize both patient accessibility and provider ergonomics:

• Low Height (Barrier-Free): 18 inches (46 cm). This exceptional low setting ensures easier and safer access for patients with mobility limitations, such as the elderly or expectant mothers.
• High Height: 37 inches (94 cm). This high setting accommodates diverse examination requirements and provides an optimal, ergonomic working level for practitioners.

The Ritter 224 is designed specifically for barrier-free accessibility to ensure ease of entry and exit for all patients, including the elderly or those with mobility challenges.

Key height specifications include:

• Lowest Height: The seat adjusts down to an exceptionally low 18 inches (46 cm), facilitating safe patient transfers and reducing staff strain.
• Highest Height: It can be smoothly powered up to 37 inches (94 cm) for comfortable clinical examinations.

This chair safely supports a patient weight capacity of up to 500 lb (227 kg).

The Ritter 224 Barrier-Free Examination Chair is available in two purchase conditions: Factory New and Certified Refurbished.

It is important to note the difference in what is included with each:

• Factory New: Includes the chair base, wired foot control, standard accessory receivers, and built-in stirrups. For Factory New options, the upholstered top and armrests must be sourced separately.
• Certified Refurbished: Includes both the chair base and the upholstered top.

Both conditions can be selected with various feature sets, including options for advanced features like the pelvic tilt and the Clean Assist Roller System.

Yes, the Ritter 224 is specifically designed for barrier-free accessibility, making it ideal for diverse patient populations (elderly, pregnant, or mobility-impaired) while simultaneously improving caregiver ergonomics and reducing staff injury risk. This is achieved through its exceptional height range and robust capacity.

Key accessibility features include:

• Ultra-Low Entry Height: The seat lowers to an uncompressed height of just 18 inches (46 cm) for easy patient access.
• High Working Height: It elevates smoothly up to 37 inches (94 cm), ensuring an optimal ergonomic working position for medical staff.
• Robust Capacity: The chair safely supports a patient weight capacity of up to 500 lb (227 kg).

Positioning adjustments are easily managed using the standard wired foot control that comes included.

Yes, the advanced configurations (Models 002 and 003) of the Ritter 224 Examination Chair include several optional features focused on patient comfort, safety, and operational efficiency:

• Comfort and Positioning
  • Heated Drawer: Keeps linens and supplies warm, maintaining a controlled temperature range between 92 °F and 112 °F.
  • Pelvic Tilt: Allows for precise patient positioning during lower-body examinations, offering a controlled 5.2° tilt angle.
• Safety and Workflow
  • Active Sensing Technology: Integrated to enhance operational safety awareness during chair movements.
  • Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: Easy-access power outlets on both sides of the base allow for the secure powering of ancillary devices like vital signs monitors.
• Maintenance
  • Clean Assist Roller System (Optional on Model #224-003): Uses a retractable roller base to allow the chair to be safely and easily moved, simplifying cleaning protocols.

Yes, the Ritter 224 Examination Chair is designed with seamless upholstery.

This feature is crucial for maintaining a hygienic clinical environment, as it provides a smooth surface that is easy to clean and sanitize.

The dimensions of the seamless upholstery are 28 inches wide by 60 inches long (71 cm x 193 cm).

The Ritter 224 Barrier-Free Examination Chair, when purchased as a Factory New unit, includes different components depending on the configuration:

• Standard Factory New Chairs come with:
  • The main chair base
  • Wired foot control for positioning
  • Standard accessory receivers for easy tool-free integration
  • Built-in stirrups
• Advanced Factory New Chairs include all the standard features, plus:
  • Active sensing technology
  • A heated drawer for patient comfort
  • Optional pelvic tilt functionality
  • Easy-access, tamper-resistant electrical receptacles on both sides

Please note: For all Factory New options, the upholstered top and armrests are sold separately. If you prefer a configuration that includes the upholstered top, Certified Refurbished options are available.

The Ritter 224 Barrier-Free Examination Chair includes several standard features to enhance patient care and clinical efficiency:

• Exceptional Accessibility: A key standard feature is its low minimum seat height, adjusting down to 18 inches (46 cm). This design provides barrier-free access, reducing strain on staff and making it easier for patients with mobility challenges to get on and off the chair.
• Efficient Control: The chair comes standard with a wired foot control for hands-free and precise positioning adjustments. Additionally, the back section is gas-spring assisted, ensuring smooth and accurate movement.
• Integrated Components: For comprehensive care, the chair features built-in stirrups and standard accessory receivers, allowing for easy, tool-free integration of various supplementary equipment.
• High Patient Capacity: It is designed to safely accommodate patients weighing up to 500 lb (227 kg).

Note: While advanced features like active sensing technology, heated drawers, and tamper-resistant receptacles are available on specific configurations, the above are standard across all base models. If choosing a Factory New base-only option, the upholstered top and armrests are typically sold separately.

Yes, the Ritter 224 is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with automated vital signs devices, helping to streamline your workflow.

This chair works well with systems such as:

• Midmark IQvitals
• IQvitals Zone