What this product is and who it is for
- Drive Medical 17100 is a hip‑high patient chair intended to provide an elevated seat (26" seat height) for post‑hip surgery recovery, clinical use, or home care where reduced hip flexion is required.
- It is intended for users who need a stable, elevated seat with fixed arms and a footrest; it is not a lift, recliner, or mobility device.
Specifications
- Seat-to-floor height: 26" as specified by the manufacturer.
- Maximum user weight: 300 lb as specified by the manufacturer.
- Width between arms: 17.5" (manufacturer spec for the 17100-BV variant).
- Footrest: adjustable floor‑to‑footrest position (manufacturer lists an adjustable footrest / single adjustable height on 17100-BV listings).
- Upholstery: padded vinyl seat and back described as washable and water resistant by the manufacturer.
- Typical pack quantity: sold as one unit per carton (EA/1) in manufacturer catalogs and procurement listings.
What is included
- - One Drive Medical 17100 hip‑high chair (seat, back, fixed arms, footrest) as shipped per manufacturer product pages and catalog entries.
- - No separate cushions, trays, or accessory items are guaranteed unless specifically listed by the seller (confirm with seller).
Condition and packaging
- - Manufacturer listings and catalogs present the chair as new and packaged one per carton (EA/1). The supplied photo shows a finished chair (cherry/brown frame with teal/green vinyl upholstery) — verify with seller if you require a specific upholstery color or finish.
Usage notes
- - Intended to reduce hip flexion during sitting and to aid safe sitting/standing using the armrests; the chair is not designed to be used for standing on or as a transfer surface beyond normal seating.
- - Manufacturer maintenance recommendation: check hardware periodically for tightness (see manufacturer manual for details).
Limitations and who this is NOT suitable for
- - Not a powered or transfer lift device; not appropriate if a powered lift, reclining back, or wheelchair mobility is required.
- - Rated to 300 lb maximum; not suitable for users needing higher load capacity.
Warnings
- - There is conflicting specification language across distributor pages and older catalogs regarding frame material and exact footrest step heights; buyers who require a specific frame construction (solid maple wood vs steel frame) or exact upholstery colour should confirm with the seller or Drive Medical.
- - Do not use the footrest as a standing step.
(Claims and numeric specifications above are taken from Drive Medical product pages, the Drive/GUDID registration, and manufacturer catalogs and should be confirmed with the seller for colour/finish or variant‑specific differences.)
