Plinth Medical 503E 3-Section Electric Treatment Couch

The Plinth Medical Model 503 Electric 3-Section Examination Couch is a UK-manufactured examination couch designed for busy GP surgeries, outpatient departments, rehabilitation centres and other healthcare environments. Its electrically operated height adjustment and independently adjustable end sections provide flexible patient positioning for clinical examinations and treatments. With a 250kg safe working load (SWL), robust construction and easy-clean antimicrobial upholstery, this examination couch is designed for regular use in professional healthcare settings. Electric Height Adjustment The Model 503 features electric height adjustment, allowing healthcare professionals to raise or lower the treatment surface to suit different examinations and procedures. The manufacturer's datasheet specifies an approximate height range of 47cm to 97cm for the Model 503 range. This provides a low patient transfer position and a choice of working heights for practitioners. A footswitch is available as an optional accessory for hands-free electric height operation. Three-Section Patient Positioning The couch features three upholstered sections, with manually adjustable backrest and foot sections at opposite ends. Both sections offer an adjustment range from -20° to +85°, allowing practitioners to position patients for sitting, lying, prone and supine examinations. The adjustable foot section provides support for the lower limbs, while the backrest can be raised to accommodate examinations requiring an upright or semi-upright patient position. Negative Positioning for Examinations The backrest and foot section can each be adjusted to -20°, providing additional positioning flexibility for appropriate prone and supine procedures. This allows healthcare professionals to adapt the treatment surface to the requirements of different examinations without changing equipment. Anti-entrapment gas struts are included as standard to support the adjustment mechanisms. 250kg Safe Working Load The Plinth Medical Model 503 has a safe working load and lifting capacity of 250kg. Its strong, rigid construction is designed to provide a stable examination surface during regular clinical use. This makes the couch suitable for healthcare departments requiring a higher-capacity examination couch with adjustable patient positioning. Antimicrobial Vinyl Upholstery The Model 503 features hardwearing antimicrobial vinyl upholstery with comfortable foam padding. The upholstery has been independently tested for effectiveness in reducing the spread of MRSA, E. coli and similar bacteria and fungi. It is phthalate-free, flame retardant to CRIB 5 and has achieved a rating of 1,000,000 Martindale rubs without damage or marking to the top layer. These properties make the upholstery suitable for high-traffic clinical environments where regular cleaning and durability are important. Retractable Wheel Base and Hoist Clearance A retractable wheel base allows the couch to be repositioned around the treatment room when required. An adjustable foot helps provide stability on uneven floor surfaces. With 13cm of clearance beneath the frame, the Model 503 also accommodates access for compatible mobile patient hoists. Designed for Professional Healthcare Environments The Plinth Medical Model 503 Electric Examination Couch is suitable for outpatient departments, rehabilitation facilities, GP surgeries, health centres, colleges, universities and private clinics. Its electric height adjustment, three-section design and robust construction provide a practical treatment surface for facilities carrying out a variety of clinical examinations and procedures. The couch is designed and manufactured in the UK, with a manufacturer-stated average lifespan of 16 years.