Marsden M-950 Bed Weighing Scale, Class III Approved, Low Profile Pads, Portable System for Bedbound Patients
- Class III Approved with 600kg or 1000kg capacity options, graduating at 200g or 500g, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for patient monitoring and treatment for bedbound patients in palliative care, ICU and residential care settings.
- Four colour-coded low-profile weighing pads placed under each bed castor deliver accurate readings without moving the patient or the bed, reducing LOLER and manual handling risk for clinical staff in any ward or room configuration.
- Preset Tare deducts bed weight for a clean patient-only reading, with Hold function and colour-coded lead connections ensuring fast, error-free setup in time-pressured clinical environments.
- Supplied with optional trolley or carry case for ward-to-ward portability and community deployment, with indicator compatible with Marsden printer and connectivity options for EPR data transfer.
Marsden M-950: Class III Approved Pad-Based Bed Weighing Scale for Bedbound Patient Assessment
The Marsden M-950 is the most widely deployed pad-based bed weighing system in UK hospitals and care homes, designed specifically for patients who cannot be moved and whose bed cannot be rolled. Four low-profile weighing pads are placed under each castor of the bed, delivering a precise patient weight reading without any patient or bed movement, a critical capability in palliative care, ICU and dementia care settings where even minimal patient disturbance is clinically unacceptable.
The M-950 is Class III Approved under the NAWI Directive, confirming its suitability for clinical diagnosis and treatment, including weight-based drug dosing for bedbound patients where accuracy directly affects medication safety.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 600kg or 1000kg |
| Graduations | 200g (600kg model), 500g (1000kg model) |
| Approval | Class III Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Pad System | Four colour-coded low-profile pads, one per castor |
| Portability | Optional trolley or carry case |
| Key Functions | Tare, Preset Tare, Hold, BMI calculation |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Class III approval under the NAWI Directive confirms the M-950 is legally authorised for clinical patient monitoring and drug dosing support across NHS and regulated care settings. The pad system eliminates the need for any patient transfer, directly reducing manual handling risk under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and supporting LOLER-compliant workflows where hoist use might otherwise be required. In palliative care, ICU and care home settings, the ability to obtain an accurate weight without disturbing the patient is both a clinical and dignity requirement under CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the M-950 work with all bed types, including bariatric and adjustable profiling beds?
Yes. The four low-profile pads are placed under each individual castor, making the system compatible with virtually all standard and bariatric bed types, including adjustable profiling beds commonly used in care homes and hospices. The 1000kg capacity option provides additional coverage for high-weight bariatric configurations where bed and patient weight combined may exceed the 600kg model's range.
How are the four pads connected and how quickly can the M-950 be set up?
Each pad connects to the indicator via a colour-coded lead, with each colour corresponding to a specific pad position. The colour-coding eliminates connection errors during setup and allows most clinical staff to have the scale operational in under two minutes. The trolley option allows all four pads and the indicator to be transported between rooms and wards as a single unit, without unpacking individual components each time.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Medical bed scales enable accurate weighing of immobile patients without transfer in care homes and NHS settings.
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- Class III Approved with 600kg or 1000kg capacity options, graduating at 200g or 500g, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for patient monitoring and treatment for bedbound patients in palliative care, ICU and residential care settings.
- Four colour-coded low-profile weighing pads placed under each bed castor deliver accurate readings without moving the patient or the bed, reducing LOLER and manual handling risk for clinical staff in any ward or room configuration.
- Preset Tare deducts bed weight for a clean patient-only reading, with Hold function and colour-coded lead connections ensuring fast, error-free setup in time-pressured clinical environments.
- Supplied with optional trolley or carry case for ward-to-ward portability and community deployment, with indicator compatible with Marsden printer and connectivity options for EPR data transfer.