Autotilt SIGMA 250 Critical Care Chair

Autotilt SIGMA 250 Critical Care Chair

The Autotilt SIGMA 250 Critical Care Chair is a powered tilting care chair designed for use in clinical environments including wards, high-dependency units and rehabilitation departments. It provides controlled postural support through a tilt-in-space function, accommodating patients who require extended periods of seated care with reduced manual handling demands on clinical staff.

What Is and Is Not Included

The tables below state exactly what is supplied with this chair. Read both before ordering. Photographs form part of the description.

Checked Before Dispatch

• Visual inspection of frame, upholstery and castors
• Powered tilt mechanism operated through full range of movement
• Control function checked for response
• Cleaned and inspected prior to dispatch

These are in-house workshop checks. Damaged or non-working items are not dispatched. A full engineer service and calibration is not included unless this listing states the unit has been serviced. Planned maintenance and periodic electrical safety testing remain with the operating organisation.

Why This Matters in a Clinical Setting

A critical care chair with a tilt-in-space function allows clinical staff to adjust the patient's seated posture without a full transfer. This reduces manual handling risk and supports pressure relief, postural management and comfort for patients who cannot reposition themselves independently. The SIGMA 250 designation indicates the model variant within the Autotilt range. Confirm the safe working load against the patient's weight before use.

Key Features

• Powered tilt-in-space, allows postural adjustment without manual transfer, reducing handling risk on the ward or in the department.
• SIGMA 250 platform, a defined model within the Autotilt critical care chair range, with specific dimensional and load characteristics for that variant.
• Clinical upholstery, intended for healthcare environments and compatible with standard ward decontamination protocol. Confirm suitability of specific cleaning agents with the manufacturer instructions.
• Castor base, allows repositioning of the chair within the clinical area without lifting.

Safety and Compliance Notes

This item is subject to the requirements of PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). The operating organisation is responsible for ensuring the chair is suitable for its intended use, maintained in a safe condition and that staff are adequately trained. These obligations are not transferred by purchase.

If the chair is used as a work aid or forms part of a patient handling system, the operating organisation must assess its suitability under their manual handling protocol. The manufacturer instructions take precedence over any general guidance given in this listing.

Decontaminate the chair in accordance with the organisation's infection prevention and control protocol before first use in a clinical environment. Confirm that the cleaning agents used are compatible with the upholstery and materials. Ask the manufacturer if this information is not available from the supplied documentation.

Compatibility and Configuration

Seating inserts, pressure-relieving cushions and postural support accessories are not included and are available separately. Specify the patient's clinical and postural requirements before selecting accessories. Compatibility with third-party accessories is not confirmed by Elarix. Ask before ordering if you require a specific configuration.

SelfiMed Ltd, trading as SelfiMed UK, supplies medical equipment, replacement parts and accessories but does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Customers are responsible for ensuring that they are legally authorised to purchase and use any equipment supplied and for complying with all applicable regulations in their country. Certain medical devices may require a valid prescription or clinical directive before dispatch. Components, accessories and kits are supplied as replacement or accessory items unless expressly stated otherwise, and correct assembly, calibration, commissioning and application remain the responsibility of the user or an appropriately qualified professional.

All equipment must be used, maintained and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. SelfiMed UK accepts no liability for misuse, incorrect assembly, mishandling, unauthorised modification or use outside the manufacturer’s intended purpose, and does not guarantee suitability for any particular clinical outcome unless confirmed in writing. Pre-owned or refurbished equipment should not be used for emergency or critical care without appropriate professional oversight and commissioning. Customers should obtain advice from a qualified healthcare professional or medical device technician where required and assume responsibility for the lawful, safe and appropriate use of the products purchased.