17 devices · GMDN 37510
An assistive patient lifting pole is a device installed above a medical bed to help individuals change position or sit up by providing a stable handhold. It consists of an overhead bar with a hanging handgrip that can be attached to the bed frame or mounted to the wall behind the bed, allowing the user to pull themselves up using upper body strength.
These devices are typically classified as non-invasive assistive equipment and are often supplied as accessories to medical beds or as standalone units for home or institutional use. Regulation focuses on their structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, and safety in use, with requirements varying by jurisdiction based on their intended function and risk profile.
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