Facts about safety in the bathroom • More than 1/3 of people age 65 and older fall each year • 80% of the falls occur in the bathroom • Over half of the bathroom falls were related to bath or toilet transfers • Increased likeliness of an injury from falling is 2.5x in bathroom vs.…
Independent transfers to and from a Raz-SP can be made safer with our User-Actuated Front Caster Swivel Locks because they help stabilize the front of the chair. While it’s relatively simple to apply the wheels locks on the rear wheels, applying the standard caster locks is more difficult (or impossible) for a user. Raz’s exclusive…
Raz’s exclusive modular design allows us to mix and match components to better fit our clients. One of the most common configurations we provide is a having a back frame that is a different width than the seat / base frame. What are the benefits? A back frame with less spacing between the arm supports…
Raz Design’s Infection Control (IC) Belts are made with non-absorbent, polyurethane-coated webbing straps that will not allow the absorption and growth of pathogens. With Covid-19, we are seeing an elevated interest in infection-control options on our chairs for both facility and home use. IC Chest Belt: (For safety reasons, a chest must never be…
The Raz-ART Mobile Shower Commode Chair is not a replacement for the Raz-AT. Each chair has benefits that make it ideal for specific situations and environments. When the ART is ideal… Residential use Tight environments eg. Small bathrooms When no custom required on the base frame or seat frame When no special frame widths /…
Available Now! The Raz-ART (Attendant propel Rotational Tilt) The newest Raz chair, the Raz-ART, mobile shower commode chair utilizes a patented, dual-arc, orbital tilt geometry that allows for the smallest footprint and lowest tilt effort of any chair on the market. Unique, aluminum frame design provides two ranges of tool-less height adjustment (20”-23” and 24”-27”)…
The patent-pending Whizard is the first urine deflector that fits virtually any commode seat or toilet seat. Wings that protrude laterally are positioned between the user’s legs and the toilet or commode seat. The user’s legs positioned on the wings are what holds the Whizard in place. Unlike most urine deflectors on the market, the…
Raz Design now offers two mobile shower commode chairs with adjustable seat angle. The seat angle change is accomplished with telescopic links, whose lengths can be set without tools, using our standard, green snap pins. The Raz-AA (Attendant Adjustable) and Raz-CAA (Compact Attendant Adjustable) utilize the same frames as the AT and CAT, but are…
Many clinicians recommend 24” wheels because that is the wheel size commonly used on wheelchairs and Mobile Shower Commode Chairs (MSCC). However, there are several reasons why 22” wheels may be a better choice. These are: Easier transfers – Smaller wheels protrude less above the seat, thereby providing less interference during lateral transfers. Better side…
The pivoting hand grips provide additional comfort, stability and security. The 3-position grip can assist with weight shifts and transfers. The Pivoting Hand Grips are available on all standard weight, Raz chairs. Z71PHG – MSRP $395
The new headrest pad is stronger than the previous design and features an insert that has been mechanically formed for greater rigidity and strength. The new, grey pad matches the aesthetics of our smaller pad, both in terms of its contours and color. We will start shipping these in August 2019. Z7HPL – MSRP: $135
Similar to the Pivoting Hand Grips, the Anterior Postural Support Bar provides greater comfort, stability, security and to assist in weight shifts. The padded, aluminum bar is secured in place with molded, rubber hold-downs, which allow for easy installation and removal. The bar can be fitted on Raz chairs with standard arm pads and back…
As a part of our continuous improvement initiative, we have redesigned our front seat brackets. Two benefits of the new design include: Improved alignment of the seat – the upper bracket extends below the front seat-support tubes Increased durability – lower bracket can fully open (180°) without damage Opening the new bracket requires two tabs…
Raz Design is the only North American manufacturer of mobile shower commode chairs that is registered with the International Standards Organization (ISO). We are committed to providing high-quality and safe products to our customer. As such, our products are subjected to an array of tests including: corrosion, flammability, strength and fatigue. When we are asked…
Because of the popularity of our custom seats, we have created a custom seat order form that will help therapists and dealers to better convey the seat specifications needed. To download a copy, click the link below or select the “Resources” tab in the main menu bar on main webpage.
Raz can custom design and fabricate chairs for very complex needs. Shown Above: Customer-specified seat and back, tilt and recline ranges Extra-high back support Tilt and recline functions Custom removable thoracic lateral supports Adjustable-angle, 1-piece leg support Protective edges help prevent scratches and cuts to the leg rest upholstery Rear anti-tippers provide additional rearward…
One of the most common requests for custom work we receive is for modified or totally custom-fabricated foot and leg supports. These can range from unilateral or bilateral residual limb supports to full, bilateral leg platforms. Shown Above: A swingaway / removable support. The pad dimensions can be custom specified. It comes equipped with…
A common request for custom work we receive is for modified base frame. Modifications include extra tall, extra short, and extra wide frames to standard Raz chairs. Shown above: A Raz-SP600 with custom seat-to-floor height range (7” higher shown) with custom rear axle plate and custom longer caster stems. Raz-AT custom seat-to-floor height range (6″…
In keeping with our commitment to constantly improve our products, we have redesigned the MFX-8 and MFX-12 footrests. The vertical hanger tube is ~2.5” shorter to eliminate interference with deeper seats that hang over the front of the seat frame. This change allows these footrests to be removed when used in combination with a deeper…
Now available on the Raz-SP (Self-Propel) are user-actuated front directional caster locks that improve stability by preventing the casters from swiveling during transfers. Ready access for the user is accomplished by the addition of rods that extend from seat level to the swivel lock mechanisms. Although all casters provided by Raz are dual-locking (swivel and…
We are pleased to announce the release of the newest version of the Raz-AT. The new “Raz-AT1.5” is an improvement over the original in several ways: Like the Raz-CAT, the seat frame is designed with better side access. The curved forward tubes of the seat frame offer less obstruction than the old straight tubes. The…
In a continuing effort to improve the function and aesthetics of our chairs, we have designed our own 22”, 24” and 24”HD wheels. The improvements are: The handrims are ergonomically contoured for more efficient propulsion and comfort. A thumb groove on the upper surface, combined with a wide lateral surface, provide superior performance. Molded “finger…
Raz is pleased to announce its newest seat, the Shower-Only Seat. This molded seat has slight contours for added comfort and stability and a small drainage slot. The seat brackets can be mounted in forward and rearward positions allowing a depth adjustment range of 16” to 21”. At 18”W, the Shower Only Seat fits all…
Custom fabrication…more than seats! Base Frames: Custom frames can be ordered from as narrow as 14” and as wide as 30”. Additionally, frame lengths can be reduced or lengthened according to client need. Extra-low custom frames on the Raz-CAT, AT, and AP/SP are commonly ordered but it’s important to check the toilet height if over-toilet…
The seat of the mobile shower commode chair is essential for comfort, function, safety and minimizing the risk of pressure injury. Because these are important attributes, Raz offers a choice of 15 seats for standard-weight, 18”W shower chairs. Molded Contoured Seats – 4 configurations: 16”D – front open 16”D – front bridged 19”D – front…
Raz Design recognizes the importance of proper aperture positioning. To address this major issue, we created the Ischial Pelvic Alignment System (IPAS). Exclusive to Raz, the IPAS helps reduce the possibility of pressure injury at key pressure points by providing up to 2” of fore/aft seat adjustment or 1” of lateral seat adjustment. This means…
Raz is pleased to introduce the Symphony Back. The design consists of a variety of soft molded pads of different sizes that can be configured to fit chair widths from 14” up to 30”. The Symphony Back is deeply contoured and does not affect seat depth or the user’s alignment with the commode aperture. The…
Did you know…we can provide custom seat dump on a Raz-AP/SP? The primary reason for seat dump is to provide more pelvic stability and help prevent the user from sliding forward. We can provide seat dump in two ways: The front of the seat can be elevated from ½” to 3” (not by using the…
Raz now offers a 15” high Adjusta-Back. The lower back height allows increased upper body range of motion. The upcharge for the Adjusta-Back applies. Order Code: Z509
If you haven’t seen our website lately, check-out the new Accessories Gallery, under the Products Tab on the main header bar. The gallery displays some of the more popular options and accessories that Raz offers. A picture, brief description, and order code are included for each item. The gallery will be updated on a regular…
Raz stocks long AP/SP frames. The additional 3” in length provides taller clients with a better fit and better weight distribution over the frame. This longer frame will accommodate our longer seats as well as custom seats up to 24” deep. If maneuverability is a concern because of the increased length, consider adding the optional…
Raz is pleased to announce the introduction of a new BodyPoint Aeromesh calf strap (Z73CSxx). The clip-on design can be snapped on and off of the footrest tubing easily and is available in 5 different lengths to fit frame widths of 16”, 18”, 20”, 22” and 24”. The new design replaces the Z737CSL and Z737CPL,…
Q: Therapists have clients who range in weight and size (short to tall and slight to large), but many of them use a commode seat with a common aperture size. How can this work? A: In terms of the aperture, the overall height and weight of a client doesn’t matter. The distance between Ischial Tuberosities…
Raz Design is pleased to announce its latest creation, the Splashield, a friction-fit urine deflector. The Splashield can be used with most Raz seats and even with standard toilet seats if held in place. The design incorporates a protruding circumferential ring that serves two purposes: It provides vertical alignment and it helps to stiffen the…
September 18-19 marked the first-ever Raz Sales Meeting, during which we hosted our sales reps from across the US at our office in Toronto. The long-overdue event was designed to promote product awareness, solicit product / company feedback, unveil new products and discuss unmet market needs. One of the more enlightening sessions involved pressure mapping…
Raz Design is poised to expand into more international markets. Earlier this month Raz representatives attended the Latin American Seating Symposium (LASS) in Roserio, Argentina. Our newly-signed partner in Argentina, Casa Escalada, is a successful distributor in the region and will be the exclusive provider of Raz products for the country. Their business model is…
For the Z200 Raz-SP (Self-Propel), we have developed directional locks that improve transfer stability by preventing the front casters from swiveling during transfers. The assembly utilizes the standard latches from our Raz-AT Directional Caster Locks. The latches are connected to extension rods that are accessible from both sides of the seat by the occupant.
The new-style elevating legrests represent a huge improvement over the original design. A well-known issue with many elevating legrest designs is knee lift that occurs when the legrest is elevating, the result of shearing. The amount of shearing is directly proportional to the distance between the knee pivot and the legrest pivot. The new Raz…
Raz Design has now phased out the Z740 standard lateral pads. The Z740 has been replaced with the Lateral Support with Large Depth-Adjustable Pad (Z740AP2). A Lateral Support with Small Depth-Adjustable Pad (Z740AP1) is also available. The new lateral pads provide four improvements for the client. Two sizes, Z740AP1 (small) – 5.5”L x 3.5”H; Z740AP2…
To accommodate rapid growth, Raz Design needed to relocate to a larger facility that would allow for more efficient production. After months of designing, planning and building, Raz has moved into its new space at 22 Howden Road, Toronto. Located just 5 minutes east of the old location, the new facility is more than double…
In an effort to expand our reach in the Scandinavian market, we are proud to announce that Raz has engaged the services of Judith Månsson, a physiotherapist and educator based in Sweden. A bi-lingual graduate from the University of Linköpingfrom, Judith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her to Raz. She has worked…
With an 18”-wide frame, the distance between the footrest hanger tubes is 16”. With ELRs, this space is further reduced. For individuals who sit with their legs abducted or simply need more knee/leg room, we offer Offset Footrest Receiver Kit which will move a footrest or legrest out 2” per side.
In the past, whenever a recline module was ordered on an AT, we mounted the tilt triggers below the push handles and the recline triggers below the rigidizer tube. The picture above shows an alternate configuration. The tilt and recline triggers are mounted in pairs under the push handles, with the tilt on the right,…
Caroline Acton loves to document life. It is what drew her to photography. As the owner of Poze Photographers in Toronto, Canada, Caroline focuses on photographing a range of subjects, from family portraits to commercial work. One aspect of photography she particularly enjoys is photographing people living with a disability. Running her own studio would…
Raz Design Inc. is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003 and EN ISO 13485:2012 certifications. This has been a 3-year process that challenged every aspect of our business. With adherence to ISO principles, our Quality Management System is the key to controlling the functions of design, assembly, customer care and…
Raz Design Customer Service Rep Carlo Dela Cruz answers a few of the most commonly asked questions he receives everyday. Q: What is the difference between a fixed-back and an Adjusta-back? A: A major misconception about the terms “fixed back” and “Adjusta-Back” is that they have more to do with the armrests than the…
Sharon Sutherland of Seating Solutions LLC took the time to chat with Raz Design about all things related to seating and skin integrity. The following is an excerpt of our conversation with Sharon. RD: Why isn’t more attention paid to the “other seat” (rehab shower commode chair)? SS: Many clinicians have indicated that a…
In June 2016, Raz Design signed a new Federal Supply Service contract with the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The five-year contract ensures that Raz remains a supplier of rehab shower commode chairs to the VA. The new contract continues a solid relationship between the VA and Raz. The two organizations have worked together since…
At a tense time during the Cold War, Jerry Peppel answered his nation’s call. In January of 1966, the Florida native reported for assignment as a member of the U.S. Army where he graduated from Office Candidate School. Jerry was assigned to Headquarters, Battery, 2D Battalion, 6th Artillery 3D Armored Division (Spearhead) in Gelenhausen, Germany.…
Did you know?… In the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, the leading rehab shower commode chair (RSCC) was manufactured by Everest&Jennings. The E&J RSCC was very popular among veterans during that time. When their old E&J chair wore out, many looked for a chair with a similar seat. In 2015, while working closely with the VA…
People come in different shapes and sizes. Medical and rehab equipment must reflect the unique characteristics of each person. This is especially important for those who require a rehab shower commode chair. Raz Design Inc. recognizes that off-the-shelf designs do not work for everyone. Client needs will vary according to an individual’s unique combination of…
The Raz-SP is, we believe, the only self-propel rehab shower chair to offer center of mass adjustment. Why is this important? The ability to adjust the rear wheels fore / aft offers several benefits: Moving the rear wheels forward reduces the weight on the front casters. Reducing the weight on the front (and thereby transferring…
People come in all shapes and sizes. It is unrealistic to think that a standard seat on a rehab shower chair can fit every client. Larger clients may require additional space in their chair. For those clients who require more width for their rehab shower chair than what is provided on a standard size 18”-wide…
For the stainless steel SP model rehab shower commode chair, Raz Design offers a choice of either 22” or 24” diameter wheels. In Canada and Europe, 22” is the more popular option. However, in the US, the overwhelming majority of clients specify the 24” wheels. One reason for this may be that historically, both Everest…
For clients with narrow hips, some dealers and therapists have asked Raz to supply 16”-wide seats for on 18”-wide frames. Since a minimum frame width of 18” is needed to fit over a toilet, why wouldn’t a 16”-wide seat be appropriate? Here’s why: Using a client’s hip width to determine seat width in a wheelchair…
Raising a child is not an easy job. Giving them the best care possible has many different challenges. As children grow and develop, additional challenges and expenses are incurred. They outgrow clothing before they wear it out. Car seats need to be replaced with booster seats. For parents of children with physical disabilities, the cost…
Did you know… Raz Design Inc. can provide shower commode chair back frames that are either wider or narrower than the base frames? Why would you want this? First, a narrower back frame on a shower commode chair may be required for individuals who are slim. Since an 18” base frame is the minimum width for…
full angle adjustment for plantar flexion and dorsiflexion adjustable fore/aft position – 3.75″ (9.5cm) easy one screw adjustment with user’s foot in place footplate flips up for transfers large foot support surface 7″W x 8″D (18cm x 20cm) smooth contoured surface can replace standard footplate with same leg length adjustment (Not compatible with ZMFX8) optional heel loop optional neoprene seat cover
If anyone knows about the challenges and hardships associated with neuro-muscular diseases, it’s Nadine Kirby. Nadine is the creator of the nation-wide “Light It Up Green For MD” campaign, which is designed to create awareness of the many types of muscular dystrophy disease. The ailment hits close to home for her. Nadine’s son, David, has…
Raz is no slouch when it comes to fit For many, an 18”-wide chair is too wide for proper postural support but, for over-toilet use, this is the minimum frame width. The appropriate solution for supporting slimmer bodies will depend on the needs of the individual. The simplest solution is to add lateral supports, mounted…
For some clients, transferring from a wheelchair into or out of a rehab shower commode chair can sometimes be a difficult or dangerous process. After portions of a hygiene program, such as taking a shower, surfaces of home medical equipment, such as a rehab shower chair can be slippery. In order to minimize risk, Raz…
Like most high-end wheelchairs, the Raz-SP (Self Propel model) rehab shower chair offers fore/aft rear wheel adjustment. The Raz-SP is normally shipped with the axle plate positioned under the back posts to provide a high level of rearward stability. In order to make the chair easier to propel, the rear wheels can be moved forward…
Why does Hollywood want viewers to think that death is preferable to life with a disability? “This is the kind of medical provision you should legislate… provide treatment for those of your citizens whose physical constitution is good. As for the others, it will be best to leave the unhealthy to die…” “The Republic” –…
Raz is making it a priority to expand its network of partners throughout the US and Europe. During the past week, the company used two of the most prominent conferences as platforms to concentrate its focus on both regions. The spring season has been busy for Raz Design. A few of our employees were in…
Roughly 50% of all admissions and 8% of all deaths at specialized spinal-injury hospitals are due to pressure sores, now commonly referred to as pressure injuries. These numbers indicate that pressure injuriesi represents one of the most pressing issues in the healthcare industry. The cost to individuals, health institutions, and governments is large enough that this…
At a tense time during the Cold War, Jerry Peppel answered his nation’s call. In January of 1966, the Florida native reported for assignment as a member of the U.S. Army. Shortly thereafter, he was accepted to, and graduated from, Office Candidate School. Jerry was assigned to Headquarters, Battery, 2D Battalion, 6th Artillery 3D Armored…