Titanium Wheelchair Line Gets FDA OK
TiLite®, Kennewick, Wash, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in January to market its new Evo, YG, and YGS ultralight titanium wheelchairs. The Evo, a modular titanium wheelchair with adjustable frame components, is a cost-competitive alternative to wheelchairs made from heavier metals that do not offer the benefits of titanium. The YG and YGS youth wheelchairs feature frames that can be expanded as the child grows, thus extending the useful life of the wheelchair. (800) 545-2266; www.tilite.com.

High-pressure Oxygen Catalog
The management of Responsive Respiratory Inc, St Louis is bringing their more than 50 years of experience in high-pressure oxygen to the company’s new 16-page, full-color catalog focused on these products. The catalog contains more than 190 items and orders are shipped the same day. (866) 333-4030; www.respond02.com.

Lighter Breast Form
As a lighter alternative to Capital Marketing Technologies Inc’s full triangle form and the standard Soft Touch® modified triangle form, the Waco, Tex-based company is offering the Nearly Me® Soft Touch Lite triangle breast form. Made from a soft, whipped silicone gel, the breast form is pliable and symmetrical. It features a natural droop and conforms to either side of the body for ease in fitting. Each form is encapsulated in a thin polyurethane skin that is resilient and flexible yet durable. The contoured back reduces weight, hugs the chest wall, and keeps the form from collapsing in a bra. The front of the form is shallow to fit the more modified surgeries. Available in 10 sizes, it is hand-washable and comes with a comfort cover and a 2-year warranty. (800) 887-3370; www.nearlyme.org.

In-bed Bathing System
An in-bed bathing system, BodyVac™ by BodyVac, Glendale Heights, Ill, reduces the burden for caregivers and prevents cleanliness problems that can lead to pressure ulcers. The patented showerhead sprays warm water while simultaneously vacuuming up used water. The sheets stay dry because it does not cause external water leakage. The BodyVac also works as a urine collection device, enabling patients to relieve their bladders without getting up. (877) 263-9500; www.bodyvacproducts.com.

Bariatric Multipositioning
The MAXX Chair™ by CareTech USA, Ft Myers, Fla, features power-activated multiposition functions that help reduce the potential of back injury due to patient moving and positioning. An integrated power module lets caregivers position the chair into any one of the following positions: trendelenburg, tilt-in-space, stretcher, recline, hi-lo, transfer, and upright. The MAXX Chair line includes models ranging from standard size, for a maximum of 300 pounds, to a model that accommodates up to 1,000 pounds. A manual version of the standard size chair is also available, as is an optional pressure reduction cushion set. (800) 769-0975.

Rear-Wheel Power Chair
The new Vibe rear-wheel drive power chair from Quantum Rehab, Exeter, Pa, combines tight-space maneuverability, outstanding performance, and versatility. It features a narrow width of 24.5 inches and a length of 33 inches, allowing it to access tight spaces. Designed for outdoor performance, it offers a top speed of 6 mph and a patented Sport-Trac suspension that allows it to traverse uneven terrain. It is adaptable to numerous seating and electronic packages. The chair also features a stylish tubular frame design with minimal shroud, a 300-pound weight capacity, easy rear battery access, an off-board charger, a concealed wiring system, and a three-point seat mount, which allows for ease of adjustment and the ability to interface different seating systems. (800) 800-8586; www.pridemobility.com.