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MOBILITY AND SEATING PRODUCTS
Power Wheelchairs. Invacare manufactures a complete line of power wheelchairs for individuals who
require independent powered mobility. The range includes products that can be significantly customized to
meet an individual’s specific needs, as well as products that are inherently versatile and meet a broad range
of individual requirements. Center-wheel drive power wheelchair lines are marketed under the
Invacare®TDX®brand name and include a full range of powered mobility products. The TDX line of
power wheelchairs offers an unprecedented combination of power, stability and maneuverability. The
Pronto®series power wheelchairs with SureStep®stability feature center-wheel drive performance for
exceptional maneuverability and intuitive driving. Power tilt and recline systems are offered as well.
Custom Manual Wheelchairs. Invacare manufactures and markets a range of custom manual
wheelchairs for everyday, sports and recreational uses. These lightweight chairs are marketed under the
Invacare®and Invacare Top End®brand names. The chairs provide mobility for people with moderate to
severe disabilities in their everyday activities as well as for use in various sports such as basketball, racing
and tennis.
Personal Mobility. Invacare manufactures and distributes personal mobility products, including
compact scooters available in three-wheel and four-wheel versions.
Seating and Positioning Products. Invacare markets seat cushions, back supports and accessories under
three series: the Invacare®Absolute™ series provides simple seating solutions for comfort, fit and function;
the Invacare®Matrx®Series includes versatile modular seating, providing optimal rehab solutions; and the
Invacare®PinDot®series offers custom seating solutions personalized for the most challenged clients. The
company also markets specialty seating products, pediatric seating and wheelchairs, as well as various
standers that allow people to stand who otherwise would be unable.
LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS
Manual Wheelchairs. Invacare’s manual wheelchairs are sold for use inside and outside the home,
institutional settings or public places. Users include people who are chronically or temporarily disabled and
require basic mobility performance with little or no frame modification. Examples of the company’s manual
wheelchair lines, which are marketed under the Invacare®brand name, include the 9000, the Tracer®and
the Veranda™ wheelchairs. These wheelchairs are designed to accommodate the diverse capabilities and
unique needs of the individual, from petite to bariatric sizes.
Personal Care. Invacare is principally a distributor of a full line of personal care products, including
ambulatory aids such as crutches, canes, rollators, walkers, knee walkers and wheeled walkers. Also
available are safety aids such as tub transfer benches, shower chairs and grab bars, and patient care products
such as commodes and other toilet assist aids.
Homecare Beds. Invacare manufactures and distributes a wide variety of manual, semi-electric and
fully-electric beds for home use under the Invacare®brand name. Homecare bed accessories include bedside
rails, mattresses, overbed tables and trapeze bars. Also available are bariatric beds and accompanying
accessories to serve the special needs of bariatric patients.
Pressure Relieving Mattresses. Invacare distributes a complete line of therapeutic pressure relieving
overlays and mattress replacement systems for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The
Invacare®Solace®and microAIR®brand names feature a broad range of pressure relieving foam mattresses
or powered mattress replacements with alternating pressure, low-air-loss or rotational mattresses, which
redistribute weight and assist with moisture management. These mattresses are designed to provide comfort,
support and relief to those patients who are immobile or have limited mobility and spend a great deal of
time in bed.
Patient Transport. Invacare manufactures and/or distributes products needed to assist in transferring
individuals from surface to surface (bed to chair) or transporting from room to room. Designed for use in the
home or institutional settings, these products include patient lifts and slings, and a series of mobile, multi-
functional recliners.
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