The Boston is ideal as part of a 24-hour postural care programme. It has been prescribed for clients that require intensive care such as, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and or for those with life limiting conditions.

With some client conditions it has helped to reduce agitation, increased their levels of interaction and engagement in activities and provided them the opportunity to sleep in deep comfort. However, the Boston is equally at home being used as a general porter chair.

The Boston is ideal for life limiting conditions, palliative care, deteriorating conditions and those clients with have issues with agitation and wandering:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Motor Neurone disease
• Dementia
• Multiple diagnoses

Both reclining and tilt systems can provide pressure relief, increase circulation, improve head, neck and trunk control, improve functional posture and positioning, support safe transfers by various means and minimise variations / fluctuations in the client’s muscular control. Tilt and recline systems work predominantly by moving the persons centre of gravity which whilst maintaining posture and ergonomic support allows the pannus to be redistributed. This can be used to alleviate pressure, help the respiratory system and allow access for specific skin care tasks.

The backrest and leg rest can be adjusted separately providing a further range of back and leg combinations to support improved posture and pressure management, particularly aiding the amount of hip flexion.

Couple this with the angle and height adjustable footplate and this makes the Boston chair a highly versatile and comfortable pressure management porter.

The chair can be used with either a mobile or overhead hoist to support safe moving and handling techniques for carers.

Care features

Adapt the chair for any size or shape of an individual with an interchangeable waterfall or lateral back cushions.

Support different postural requirements and positions with alternative and additional lower and upper back and neck cushions.
For ease of cleaning and replacement, all seat and back cushions are removable and have removable cushion covers.

Control infections by choosing from our range of healthcare grade fabrics. Four heavy-duty lockable castors.

D-rings as standard to fit a padded seat belt.

Optional extras

The following features can be purchased to enhance the functionality of the chair: Seat Depth Adjustment, Height and Angle Adjustable Footplate, Angle Adjustment, Height and Angle Adjustable Footplate, Wedge Adjustment Blockers, Padded Detachable Footrest Pad, Lap Strap and Pad and Headrests.

Fabric options

All health fabrics are Waterproof, Anti-MRSA, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Crib 5 and bleach cleanable. All cushions and cushion covers are removable for cleaning purposes.

Large range of health fabrics available

Size Guide

Overall Weight Limits

The Boston comes as standard with an overall weight limit of 159 kg (25 stone) and with a maximum leg rest weight limit of 57 kg (9 stone).

Seat Cushion Weight Limits

The overall weight limited will be restricted when certain pressure management seat cushions such as the Airform and Celliform cushions are selected. Details of these can be found in the Seat Cushion Section. The maximum leg rest weight limit is not affected by the seat cushion selection and will always remain at 57 kg (9 stone).

Small

• Seat Height: 635mm (25")
• Seat Width: 457mm (18”)
• Seat Depth: 508mm (20")
• Arm Height: 178mm (7")
• Overall Height: 1270mm (50")
• Overall Height: 724mm (28.5")
• Overall Depth: 927mm (36.5")

Medium

• Seat Height: 635mm (25")
• Seat Width: 508mm (20")
• Seat Depth: 508mm (20")
• Arm Height: 178mm (7")
• Overall Height: 1270mm (50")
• Overall Height: 775mm (30.5")
• Overall Depth: 927mm (36.5")

Large

• Seat Height: 635mm (25")
• Seat Width: 559mm (22")
• Seat Depth: 508mm (20")
• Arm Height: 178mm (7")
• Overall Height: 1270mm (50")
• Overall Height: 826mm (32.5")
• Overall Depth: 927mm (36.5")

Depending on the seat cushion built into the chair the seat and arm height may vary slightly from that shown above.

Cleaning instructions

Please wipe down with cold water to clean.

The fabric is designed to kill bacteria on contact and water is all that is needed.

If you are in any doubt about cleaning instructions please check with us, we cannot be responsible for any damage caused by cleaning.

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WS Medical Seating Warranty Information

WS Medical provides the following warranties, compliant with the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993:

• Mechanisms and Frame: 2-year warranty
• Upholstery: 2-year warranty
• Pressure Care Seat Cushions: 1-year warranty

We will repair or replace, at our discretion and at no cost to the original purchaser, any parts covered by this warranty that are found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship. This warranty covers parts and labour only provided the claim is made under the terms of this warranty.

Warranty Exclusions
The following are excluded from warranty coverage:

• Damage to fabric caused by misuse, negligence, abuse, accidents, or improper cleaning.
• Unauthorised or incorrect repairs, alterations, or modifications.
• Damage to the chair resulting from misuse, negligence, abuse, accidents, or normal wear and tear.
• Damage caused by mishandling or abuse by third-party carriers.
• Any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• Battery replacement due to complete discharge from improper use or lack of maintenance.

Statutory Rights
This warranty does not limit or exclude your rights under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

Return to Base Warranty
This warranty is a return-to-base warranty. The product must be returned to WS Medical’s designated service location at Hillside Road, Auckland, for any repair or replacement claims.