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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Sitz Bath

ILC Reference NO 11:30:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


Sitz Bath

Factors to Consider
May be difficult for some people to transfer in and out of the bath as it is very low to the ground.
Useful for people who have had operations in genital/anal areas such as gynaecology and oncology patients.


Short Description
Ergonomically contoured, PVC plastic, freestanding bath with deep seat to allow easy soaking or washing of genital and anal areas. It has a plug with a chain and 3 legs with a wide base. When seated the user's legs are separated by the front leg of the seat. One size only. Available in one colour only.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
Features
Lightweight, easily cleaned and stackable.
Wide base and raised edges provide stability.
Ergonomically contoured for stable sitting posture.

Method of filling and emptying
Position in shower recess to fill.
Place plug in plug hole.
Fill bath via bucket or hose.
Keep in shower recess due to wide base.
Use cold sterilizing solution for cleaning.
Release plug and drain contents in shower recess.

Size
Only one size available.

Colour
White.


Models
Only one model available.

Dimensions
Sitz Bath
Overall Width..................................... 580 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 610 mm
Overall Height.................................... 560 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 6.5 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 120 kg
Capacity (L)...................................... From 1 litre to 2 litre


Cleaning Requirements
Ensure the Sitz bath is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.


Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.


Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.

Place Of Manufacture
Polymedic (QLD, Australia).


Display Information
ILCVIC may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCVIC on 03-9362 6111 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,   ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,   BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,   CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) GEELONG,   GEELONG, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY CENTRAL VICTORIAN) BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
POLYMEDIC,   ASHMORE, QLD
VICTORIAN HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT (VHHE) (HEATHMONT),   CROYDON, VIC

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