Marsden M-600 Hoist Weighing Attachment, 200kg Capacity, Class III and MDD Approved
- Class III and MDD Approved, 200kg capacity, 100g graduations, the only clinically certified hoist weighing attachment for NHS and CQC-regulated care settings, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for patient monitoring and drug dosing via hoist transfer.
- Clips directly onto hoists with coat-hanger-shaped spreader bars, converting existing ceiling track and mobile hoists into a LOLER-compliant clinical weighing system without patient transfer to a floor scale or chair scale.
- Eliminates the need for patient transfer solely for weighing purposes, reducing manual handling risk under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and supporting CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) for immobile and high-dependency patients.
- Best-selling hoist scale in UK healthcare for over a decade, specified across NHS trusts, care homes and community services where floor and chair scale access is unsuitable due to patient dependency, bariatric complexity or clinical risk.
Marsden M-600: Class III and MDD Approved Hoist Weighing Attachment for Clinical Patient Weighing
The Marsden M-600 is the market-leading Class III and MDD Approved hoist weighing attachment for NHS hospitals and CQC-regulated care homes, providing the only clinically certified method of obtaining an accurate weight reading for patients who are wholly dependent on a hoist for all transfers and cannot safely access floor or chair scales. With 200kg capacity and 100g accuracy, the M-600 clips to the spreader bar of coat-hanger-style hoists and delivers a clinical-grade weight reading during the normal hoist transfer, without any additional patient handling step.
As the best-selling hoist scale in UK healthcare for over a decade, the M-600 is the default specification for NHS trust procurement officers managing immobile patient weighing needs across high-dependency wards and care home environments.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 200kg |
| Graduations | 100g |
| Approval | Class III and MDD Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Hoist Compatibility | Coat-hanger-shaped spreader bar hoists (ceiling track and mobile) |
| LOLER Compliance | Yes, when used with a LOLER-compliant hoist |
| Warranty | Multi-year Marsden warranty |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Class III and MDD approval confirm the M-600 meets NAWI Directive precision standards and EU Medical Device Directive requirements for clinical patient weighing. The LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) framework requires that hoist attachments used for patient lifting are certified for the purpose: the M-600's Class III and MDD certification satisfies the clinical weighing dimension of this requirement when used with a LOLER-compliant hoist. The NAWI Directive specifies that scales used for clinical diagnosis and treatment must carry Class III approval, confirming that unapproved hoist weighing attachments do not legally fulfil the clinical monitoring standard in NHS and CQC-regulated settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the M-600 and M-605 and how do I choose between them?
The M-605 is 10cm wider than the M-600, designed to accommodate larger hoists whose spreader bar is wider than standard. Both models have the same 200kg capacity, 100g precision and Class III and MDD approval. If your hoist uses a standard spreader bar width, the M-600 is the appropriate choice. If your hoist has a wider-than-standard spreader bar, or if you use large-frame bariatric hoists, the M-605 is likely to be the correct specification. Marsden can advise on which model suits your specific hoist configuration.
Does using the M-600 require an additional hoist transfer purely for weighing?
No. This is the primary clinical advantage of the M-600. The weight reading is obtained during a transfer that would occur anyway, such as moving the patient from bed to chair, from chair to toilet or during a position change. The M-600 clips to the spreader bar before the transfer begins and records the patient's weight during the lift, with the reading captured using the Hold function. No additional transfer or patient disturbance is needed, which is the key clinical and manual handling benefit that has made the M-600 the default hoist scale specification for immobile patient care in UK healthcare.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Hoist weighing attachments integrate with patient hoists for safe, accurate weighing of immobile residents without transfer in care homes and NHS settings.
NCL-M600
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- Class III and MDD Approved, 200kg capacity, 100g graduations, the only clinically certified hoist weighing attachment for NHS and CQC-regulated care settings, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for patient monitoring and drug dosing via hoist transfer.
- Clips directly onto hoists with coat-hanger-shaped spreader bars, converting existing ceiling track and mobile hoists into a LOLER-compliant clinical weighing system without patient transfer to a floor scale or chair scale.
- Eliminates the need for patient transfer solely for weighing purposes, reducing manual handling risk under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and supporting CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) for immobile and high-dependency patients.
- Best-selling hoist scale in UK healthcare for over a decade, specified across NHS trusts, care homes and community services where floor and chair scale access is unsuitable due to patient dependency, bariatric complexity or clinical risk.