{"product_id":"proactive-medical-astra-steel-transport-chair-with-compact-folding-frame-and-dual-companion-brakes","title":"Proactive Medical Astra Steel Transport Chair with Compact Folding Frame and Dual Companion Brakes","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstra Steel Transport Chair: Heavy-Duty Companion-Activated Mobility with Compact Travel Interlock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proactive Medical Astra Steel Transport Chair provides a highly dependable, clinical-grade patient transit solution optimized for acute care facilities, outpatient clinics, and institutional transport programs. Engineered with a heavy-duty carbon steel frame, this transport chair delivers maximum structural rigidity and stability during attendant-led patient movement. Unlike standard manual wheelchairs, the Astra is explicitly designed for multi-user facility transport, offering streamlined tracking and narrow clearance navigation to easily maneuver through tight hallways, patient rooms, and public facility pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperational safety and clinical workflow efficiency are reinforced via an advanced dual-braking system. The Astra features companion-activated hand brakes integrated into the rear push handles, allowing care providers to instantly manage velocity, park, and lock the chair on variable facility inclines or flat surfaces. This is complemented by secondary, patient-accessible manual push-to-lock wheel locks on the lower frame, establishing a redundant safety footprint during patient transfers. To facilitate rapid deployment and compact vehicle trunk or closet storage, the chair features a fold-down backrest mechanism that reduces its vertical profile within seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery structural component of the Astra is built to withstand high-frequency chemical sanitization protocols while maximizing patient comfort. The seating profile is constructed from durable, heavy-gauge black nylon upholstery that natively repels moisture, resists mildew accumulation, and prevents cross-contamination between patient cycles. Equipped with full-length padded armrests for upper body stability and tool-free swing-away footrests with integrated heel loops to maintain proper lower-limb alignment, the Astra balances long-term structural durability with low-maintenance tracking across any professional healthcare environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Carbon Steel Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e Rugged carbon steel architecture provides a stable, rigid framework designed for daily, high-frequency institutional transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompanion Handle-Mounted Brakes:\u003c\/b\u003e Ergonomic hand brakes located on the push handles allow attendants to lock, park, and control velocity directly without bending down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace-Saving Fold-Down Back:\u003c\/b\u003e Backrest frame folds downward quickly via a rear hinge mechanism to allow ultra-compact facility storage and easy transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture-Resistant Nylon Seating:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-gauge, easy-to-sanitize black nylon upholstery resists liquid absorption, staining, and bacterial cross-contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-Length Padded Armrests:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable, full-length padded arms provide continuous tactile support to maximize patient comfort and upper body tracking during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTool-Free Swing-Away Riggings:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with detachable footrests that swing completely outward to clear the front profile for unhindered patient stand-up transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHCPCS Billing Code:\u003c\/b\u003e E1038 (Transport Chair Multi-Attendant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeat Width Options:\u003c\/b\u003e 17\" or 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeat Depth Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 16\" Seating Depth across all configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeat-to-Floor Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 19\" Fixed Clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackrest Structure Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\" Supporting Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight Capacity Support:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 lbs. maximum capacity for both 17\" and 19\" models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Base Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 26 lbs. (17\" width) | 27 lbs. (19\" width) excluding front riggings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Package Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 31 lbs. (17\" variant) | 32 lbs. (19\" variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame Finish Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Double-coated, chip-resistant silver vein powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArmrest Hardware Build:\u003c\/b\u003e Permanent full-length padded armrests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBraking Safety System:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-action loop hand brakes (attendant) and independent push-to-lock wheel locks (patient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Caster Assemblies:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" low-profile, flat-free solid rubber front casters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRear Drive Mechanisms:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" low-maintenance solid rubber rear wheels with composite hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Rigging Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Tool-free adjustable swing-away footrests (SWFR) with composite footplates and durable heel loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFolded Base Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" completely compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited 1-Year Warranty covering structural frame integrity and weld points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Proactive","offers":[{"title":"17\" Silver Vein with Cap \u0026 Nylon Seat -  250 lbs.","offer_id":48343349887220,"sku":"PRO-TC17","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19\" Silver Vein with Cap \u0026 Nylon Seat -  250 lbs.","offer_id":48343349919988,"sku":"PRO-TC19","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2304\/8155\/files\/Astra_Slv_Vein_19-3.jpg?v=1779771715","url":"https:\/\/rescue-supply.com\/products\/proactive-medical-astra-steel-transport-chair-with-compact-folding-frame-and-dual-companion-brakes","provider":"Rescue Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}