Ritter 225 Barrier-Free Examination Chair

Yes, the Ritter 225 provides a wide and smooth powered adjustment range, which is critical for barrier-free accessibility and efficient patient positioning.

• Minimum Height: The chair lowers to just 18 inches (46 cm), facilitating easy transfers for patients with limited mobility.
• Maximum Height: The chair raises up to 37 inches (94 cm), ensuring an ergonomic working height for various procedures.

This powered positioning, including the back system and height adjustments, is conveniently managed using the included standard foot control.

The Ritter 225 Barrier-Free Examination Chair is engineered for robust support and can safely accommodate a maximum patient weight capacity of 500 lb (227 kg). This high capacity helps practices serve a diverse range of individuals, including bariatric patients, while maintaining safety and barrier-free accessibility.

Yes, the Ritter 225 is specifically engineered for barrier-free accessibility, which greatly simplifies patient transfer and reduces the risk of staff injury during assistance.

Key features supporting this include:

• Low Seat Height: The chair achieves an impressive minimum seat height of just 18 inches (46 cm), facilitating easy entry and exit for elderly or mobility-impaired patients.
• Powered Adjustments: The powered back system allows for smooth, hands-free adjustment, raising the chair up to a maximum height of 37 inches (94 cm) for various examination needs.
• Pelvic Tilt: It also includes a 5.2° pelvic tilt feature for efficient patient positioning.

Yes, the Ritter 225 features a comprehensive powered system designed for superior patient accessibility and efficient handling.

The key powered features include:

• Powered Back System and Height Adjustment: The chair adjusts vertically from a low, barrier-free height of 18 inches up to a maximum of 37 inches.
• Control: All powered functions are managed hands-free using the standard footswitch, simplifying patient positioning tasks.

Yes, the Ritter 225 includes a standard pelvic tilt mechanism designed to ensure proper and accurate patient positioning during lower-body examinations. The chair provides a precise pelvic tilt range of 5.2°.

Yes, the Ritter 225 is designed with integrated utility, including convenient and safe power access for ancillary devices.

Key details about the integrated receptacles:

• Type: They are hospital-grade, tamper-resistant receptacles, ensuring maximum clinical safety and durability.
• Accessibility: Two receptacles are included, conveniently located on both sides of the chair base for easy access and workflow efficiency.
• Power Rating: The combined electrical receptacle rating is 4 A, which allows you to power essential equipment, such as automated vitals monitoring devices, directly at the point of care.

The Ritter 225 Examination Chair is primarily configurable based on two key factors: its condition and the inclusion of a specialized maintenance feature.

• Condition: The chair is available as either Factory New or Certified Refurbished.
• Mobility Feature: You can select the Standard configuration or include the optional Clean Assist Roller System.

The Clean Assist Roller System is a valuable feature that uses a retractable roller base. This mechanism significantly facilitates the movement of the 409 lb (185 kg) chair, streamlining clinical cleaning protocols and general maintenance.

The inclusion of the upholstered top and armrests depends on the specific condition and configuration of the chair:

• Factory New Units: The upholstered top (28” x 60”) and armrests are typically sold separately from the powered base unit.
• Certified Refurbished Units: Certified Refurbished models generally include an upholstery option with the purchase.

Yes, a heated drawer is included as a standard component with the Ritter 225 Barrier-Free Examination Chair base unit.

This integrated feature is designed to enhance patient comfort by warming linens or to keep specific instruments warm directly at the point of care.

Key specifications for the heated drawer are:

• Power: 24.6 watts
• Temperature Range: 92 °F to 112 °F

(Note: This temperature range is achieved based on a 115 VAC input voltage and a 70 °F ambient room temperature.)

The Ritter 225 is engineered to maximize workflow efficiency by integrating both power access and accessory management directly into the chair’s base.

Key integration features include:

• Integrated Power Receptacles: The chair features two easy-access, tamper-resistant hospital-grade receptacles (one on each side of the base). These allow clinicians to power ancillary medical devices right at the point of care, with a combined electrical rating of 4 A.
• Tool-Free Accessory System: Standard accessory receivers are included, enabling quick and tool-free integration of necessary equipment, such as the standard stirrups and other examination aids.