Plus Size Commode, Fixed Height, Fixed Arms - bariatric-grade toileting with reinforced steel support.
- 285kg SWL Fixed-Height Bariatric Commode for Bedside Use - the Plus Size Commode with fixed height and fixed arms is the structurally simplest configuration in the bariatric commode range; fixed height and fixed arms eliminate the mechanical components (adjustment pins, armrest swing mechanisms) that introduce potential failure points in a product subjected to repeated near-maximum loads; for a bariatric resident whose weight and commode requirements have been assessed as stable and for whom bedside toileting at a fixed height is the care plan objective, the fixed configuration provides the most durable available structure for sustained bariatric use.
- Reinforced Tubular Steel with Heat-Sealed Padded Seat - the reinforced tubular steel frame uses thicker-walled steel tubing than standard commodes, with reinforced joints at the highest stress points; the heat-sealed padded seat provides the impermeable seam hygiene of welded upholstery while retaining the comfort of padded seating for extended toileting periods; the combination of structural reinforcement and hygienic seating construction addresses both the safety requirement (structural integrity at 285kg) and the clinical hygiene requirement (impermeable surface decontamination) in a single product.
- Two Side Wheels for Assisted Transit Without Full Castor Mobility - the two side wheels are positioned discretely at the sides of the frame, allowing the commode to be tilted backward onto the wheels and rolled short distances for repositioning without providing the full caster mobility of a wheeled commode; this semi-mobile design allows the carer to reposition the commode at the bedside or move it between the bed and the toilet aperture without lifting the full weight of the bariatric commode plus any remaining weight from the commode pan, while retaining the stability of a non-wheeled commode during use when the commode rests on its four rubber feet.
- Rear-Loading Potty - Rubber Feet - 285kg SWL - NCL-HMC106.02 - the rear-loading potty slides in from the back of the commode rather than from underneath; dimensions 450 x 800 x 540mm; non-slip non-marking rubber feet; product code NCL-HMC106.02.
Plus Size Fixed Commode - 285kg SWL - Reinforced Steel - Side Wheels - Rear-Loading Potty
The Plus Size Commode with fixed height and fixed arms provides structurally strong bariatric bedside toileting for up to 285kg using a reinforced tubular steel frame, heat-sealed padded seat, two side wheels for assisted transit, rear-loading potty, and non-slip non-marking rubber feet. Dimensions: 450 x 800 x 540mm. NCL-HMC106.02.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum User Weight | 285kg (45 stone) |
| Dimensions | 450mm (W) x 800mm (D) x 540mm (H) |
| Frame | Reinforced tubular steel - fixed height; fixed arms |
| Seat | Padded - heat-sealed (welded) seams |
| Transit Aid | Two side wheels - tilting transit without full castors |
| Potty | Rear-loading - slides in from back of frame |
| Feet | Non-slip non-marking rubber |
| Reference | NCL-HMC106.02 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Plus Size Fixed Commode is a medical device. The 285kg SWL must be confirmed against the resident's weight. The fixed height must be confirmed as appropriate for the resident's leg length before prescription; for residents whose optimal commode height differs significantly from the fixed height, an adjustable-height bariatric commode must be considered instead. Rubber feet must be confirmed in full contact with the floor before the resident sits. Rear-loading potty must be confirmed fully inserted and retained before use. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires equipment records and the resident's weight against the SWL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rear-loading potty and why is it used on the fixed commode?
A standard commode potty is typically inserted from beneath the seat, sliding upward into position on mounting rails or clips beneath the seat aperture; to remove the potty for emptying, the carer reaches beneath the seat and slides the potty downward and outward from the front or side. On a bariatric commode with fixed arms, the front and side access to the under-seat space may be restricted by the arm structure or the frame profile, making forward or side potty removal difficult; in some configurations, the carer would need to reach between the armrests and under the seat to access a front-loading potty, which requires a stooping posture at a physically awkward angle. A rear-loading potty slides horizontally into the under-seat space from the back of the commode, between the rear frame uprights; to remove it, the carer approaches from behind the commode and pulls the potty directly outward from the back, in a straight horizontal motion that requires no reaching under the seat or negotiating around the arm structure. This rear-loading approach improves the ergonomics of potty removal significantly on fixed-arm bariatric commodes and reduces the risk of potty spillage during the removal movement, as the potty is moved horizontally rather than tilted during extraction.
Why are the side wheels positioned for tilting transit rather than providing full castor mobility?
Full castor mobility - four individually braked swivel castors - provides the greatest repositioning flexibility but introduces mechanical components (swivel mechanisms, braking systems) that must be maintained and may fail, and requires all four castors to be confirmed braked before the resident uses the commode. On a fixed-height, fixed-arm bariatric commode where simplicity and structural integrity are priorities, reducing the number of movable components by using side wheels for tilting transit rather than full castors maintains the structural simplicity of the fixed design while providing the basic repositioning capability needed for bedside use. To use the side wheels, the carer tilts the commode backward slightly onto the two side wheels, balancing the commode on the wheel pair with the front two feet lifted slightly from the floor; in this position, the commode can be pushed and steered on the two wheel contact points. This tilting transit requires the carer to apply a sustained backward tilt force during the movement, which is a manual handling consideration that must be assessed per MHOR 1992; for heavier commode configurations with a resident's waste in the potty, the combined weight of the commode plus the potty content must be within the carer's safe tilting-transit capacity. Where the distance to be covered by transit is more than a few metres, the plus-size shower commode (ID 295) with full four-castor mobility may be more appropriate than the tilting-transit configuration of the fixed commode.
NCL-HMC106.02
- 285kg SWL Fixed-Height Bariatric Commode for Bedside Use - the Plus Size Commode with fixed height and fixed arms is the structurally simplest configuration in the bariatric commode range; fixed height and fixed arms eliminate the mechanical components (adjustment pins, armrest swing mechanisms) that introduce potential failure points in a product subjected to repeated near-maximum loads; for a bariatric resident whose weight and commode requirements have been assessed as stable and for whom bedside toileting at a fixed height is the care plan objective, the fixed configuration provides the most durable available structure for sustained bariatric use.
- Reinforced Tubular Steel with Heat-Sealed Padded Seat - the reinforced tubular steel frame uses thicker-walled steel tubing than standard commodes, with reinforced joints at the highest stress points; the heat-sealed padded seat provides the impermeable seam hygiene of welded upholstery while retaining the comfort of padded seating for extended toileting periods; the combination of structural reinforcement and hygienic seating construction addresses both the safety requirement (structural integrity at 285kg) and the clinical hygiene requirement (impermeable surface decontamination) in a single product.
- Two Side Wheels for Assisted Transit Without Full Castor Mobility - the two side wheels are positioned discretely at the sides of the frame, allowing the commode to be tilted backward onto the wheels and rolled short distances for repositioning without providing the full caster mobility of a wheeled commode; this semi-mobile design allows the carer to reposition the commode at the bedside or move it between the bed and the toilet aperture without lifting the full weight of the bariatric commode plus any remaining weight from the commode pan, while retaining the stability of a non-wheeled commode during use when the commode rests on its four rubber feet.
- Rear-Loading Potty - Rubber Feet - 285kg SWL - NCL-HMC106.02 - the rear-loading potty slides in from the back of the commode rather than from underneath; dimensions 450 x 800 x 540mm; non-slip non-marking rubber feet; product code NCL-HMC106.02.