Patient Lifter EVO X Plus from Invacare

The Patient Lifter EVO X Plus from Invacare is a professional patient transfer lifter designed to support safe and controlled lifting, positioning, and transfer of patients in healthcare and care environments. It is suitable for hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, elderly care facilities, physiotherapy departments, long-term care center's, and selected home care setups where trained caregiver assistance is available.

This patient lifter is designed to support transfers to and from a bed, chair, wheelchair, or floor, depending on patient condition, sling compatibility, and caregiver protocol. The Birdie EVO range focuses on improved comfort and security during patient lifting, with an ergonomic design that allows the client to be rotated up to 360°, helping caregivers position the patient more easily during transfers.

The EVO X Plus model offers a strong 210 kg safe working load, impressive lifting range, curved legs for easier maneuvering, U-shape spreader bar support, SMARTLOCK connection, Slow’R damper, and a practical hook design for easier sling attachment. It is intended for use by trained caregivers, nurses, physiotherapy staff, rehabilitation teams, and healthcare professionals following patient handling guidelines and safety instructions.

Key Features

• High Safe Working Load: Supports a safe working load of 210 kg, making it suitable for professional patient transfer requirements.
• Impressive Lifting Range: Min-max height at sling hook-up is 415-1660 mm, supporting transfers from different patient positions.
• Slower Damper: Helps reduce rocking movement of the client, supporting better comfort and improved caregiver control during lifts.
• U-Shape Spreader Bar: Provides more space around the client’s head and helps maintain interaction between patient and caregiver.
• SMARTLOCK Connection: Quick release connection helps simplify and secure spreader bar locking without tools.
• Perfect Hook Design: Allows sling loops to be attached more easily with one hand on a wider hook surface for improved stability.
• Curved Legs: Ergonomic leg shape supports easier maneuvering around chairs, beds, and toilet bases.
• Foldable or Fixed Mast Support: Detachable mast design helps simplify transport and storage depending on configuration.

Technical Specifications

Product Benefits

• Supports patient transfers from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet area, or floor depending on patient condition and sling compatibility.
• Helps caregivers manage lifting and transfer tasks with improved control, stability, and patient positioning support.
• Slow’R damper helps reduce rocking movement, supporting a more comfortable transfer experience for the patient.
• U-shape spreader bar provides more space around the client’s head and helps maintain caregiver-patient interaction.
• SMARTLOCK connection allows quick and secure spreader bar handling without tool-based adjustment.
• Curved legs and 1430 mm turning diameter support maneuverability in care rooms and around furniture.
• 210 kg safe working load supports professional use across hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation setups.
• Folded height of 470 mm supports easier storage and transportation depending on configuration.

Applications

This patient transfer lifter is suitable for hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapy departments, elderly care facilities, assisted living setups, long-term care centres, and selected home care situations. It can support transfer tasks involving bed-to-chair movement, wheelchair transfers, toilet approach, floor recovery support, and general patient repositioning where clinically appropriate.

Use suitability depends on the patient’s weight, mobility level, sitting balance, clinical condition, sling selection, caregiver training, and available space. The lifter should be used only by trained caregivers or healthcare professionals following patient handling protocol and safety guidance.

How to Use

1. Place the lifter on a flat surface and check battery status, castors, boom, hooks, spreader bar, and base movement before use.
2. Select a compatible sling according to patient size, condition, transfer requirement, and caregiver protocol.
3. Position the lifter close to the patient and adjust the base legs as required for safe access around bed, chair, or wheelchair.
4. Attach the sling loops securely to the hook points and confirm that the sling is correctly fitted before lifting.
5. Operate the lifter slowly while monitoring patient comfort, sling position, and caregiver control throughout the lift.
6. Move the patient carefully to the required transfer point while avoiding sudden movement or unsafe turning.
7. Lower the patient gradually and ensure proper seated or lying position before removing the sling connection.
8. After use, clean contact surfaces, charge the unit as required, and inspect the lifter according to maintenance guidance.

Why Choose This Patient Lifter?

The Patient Lifter EVO X Plus is designed for care environments that need a strong, practical, and comfortable patient transfer solution. Its high safe working load, wide lifting range, ergonomic spreader bar design, curved legs, and anti-rocking support make it suitable for demanding patient handling workflows in professional healthcare settings.

It is a useful option for healthcare buyers looking for a patient hoist that supports caregiver control, patient comfort, and flexible transfer applications. Before purchase, buyers should confirm sling compatibility, accessory availability, service support, warranty terms, charging requirements, and suitability for their intended care environment.

FAQs

1. What is the Patient Lifter EVO X Plus used for?

The Patient Lifter EVO X Plus is used for supported patient lifting and transfer in healthcare and care environments. It can help caregivers transfer patients between bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet area, or floor depending on patient condition, sling compatibility, and professional handling protocol.

2. What is the safe working load of this patient lifter?

This model has a safe working load of 210 kg. Before use, caregivers should confirm that the patient weight, sling capacity, transfer method, and operating environment are suitable and within recommended handling limits for safe and controlled transfer support.

3. What is the benefit of the Slower damper?

The Slow’R damper is designed to reduce rocking movement of the patient during lifting and transfer. This can help provide a more comfortable experience for the patient while giving caregivers improved control during movement, positioning, and transfer handling.

4. Are slings included with this lifter?

Compatible slings and Birdie EVO accessories are included in the price