Details
Designed for safer bedside toileting and easier transfers, the ComfeMed Drop-Arm Folding Commode Chair is a practical 3-in-1 solution for healthcare environments, long-term care, and home care. Drop-arm functionality supports lateral (side) transfers—a key need for users moving from bed, wheelchair, or walker—while the folding frame helps with storage and transport when space matters.
Details
- Transfer-friendly drop arms: Supports safer side transfers for users with reduced mobility and caregivers assisting with positioning.
- 3-in-1 versatility: Use as a bedside commode, a toilet safety frame over a standard toilet, or (in many care setups) as a raised toilet support solution.
- Care-ready design: Built for routine cleaning protocols in clinical and home-care settings.
- Space-saving folding frame: Convenient for storage rooms, care closets, travel, or temporary setups.
Specification
| Function | Specification |
| Overall Depth | 18.1″ |
| Overall Height Range | 29″ – 33″ |
| Width | 20″ between arms / 24″ Outside |
| Seat Height Range | 20″ – 25″ |
| Weight Capacity | 300 Lbs. |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Model# | CB300-DA | |
| HCPCS REIMBURSEMENT CODE | E0165 | |
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Features
- Supports safer transfers: Drop-arm designs are commonly used to reduce twisting and improve caregiver access during lateral transfers.
- Helps reduce fall risk: Adjustable height and stable stance support safer toileting routines.
- Easy to maintain: Smooth surfaces and removable pail support faster cleaning between uses.
- Fits multiple care settings: Suitable for acute care discharge planning, long-term care units, assisted living, and home care.
- Light weight commode with increased width between arms.
- Easy-to-assemble frame.
- Easy-to-release drop-arm mechanism allows for safe lateral patient transfers to and from commode.
- Durable plastic snap-on seat and lid.
Manufacture Info
Brand: ComfeMed
ComfeMed designs mobility and home-care support products intended for day-to-day reliability in care environments. For buyers and care teams, key considerations typically include transfer method, adjustability, cleaning workflow, and availability of replacement pails/parts.
FAQ
1) What is a “drop-arm” commode and who is it best for?
A drop-arm commode has armrests that release or swing down to support lateral (side) transfers from a bed or wheelchair—commonly recommended when stepping/turning is difficult or unsafe. Drop-arm transfer functionality is a standard feature in many provider-grade commodes.
2) Does it come with a bucket/pail and lid?
Most clinical commodes ship with a commode bucket (often with a carry handle), seat, and lid. This is consistent with major provider models used in care settings.
3) How do I choose the right height?
Set the seat height so the user can place feet flat on the floor and stand with controlled effort (knees not excessively bent). Height-adjustable legs are commonly included to help fit different users and bed/toilet heights.
4) What weight capacity should we plan for in long-term care?
Many standard commodes in the market are commonly rated around 300 lb, while bariatric commodes can be rated higher (e.g., some up to ~450 lb). Facilities often standardize a bariatric option for safer accommodation planning.
5) How should we clean and disinfect it in a facility?
Follow your infection-control protocol using approved disinfectants. Remove and empty the pail promptly, clean the seat/lid and high-touch surfaces, and allow proper contact time for disinfectant. Many provider models emphasize easy-clean surfaces and removable pails to support routine cleaning.
6) Will it fit over most toilets (3-in-1 use)?
Many 3-in-1 commodes are designed to be positioned over a standard toilet, but fit depends on frame width, toilet shape, and bathroom layout. For procurement teams, verify the commode’s footprint and width-between-arms; market examples show clearly listed dimensions and materials.