Stair chair

A stair chair is a medical device designed to safely transport a disabled or infirm person up or down stairs by manual effort from attendants or nursing staff. It features a seated platform with hand bars, locking mechanisms, straps, and reinforced legs—sometimes with wheels—to provide stability and control during stair navigation, primarily in emergency or clinical settings.

Stair chairs are regulated as medical devices intended for patient handling and mobility assistance, with design and performance requirements focused on safety during manual transport on stairs. They are typically supplied as non-powered, manually operated devices and are not intended for use as permanent mobility aids or for self-propulsion by the patient.