Drive Stsm450 Sit To Stand Power Lift – 450 Lb Capacity
Drive Medical STSM450 Powered Sit-to-Stand Patient Lift – 450 lb Capacity
450 lbs (204.1 kg) Max Capacity
30.7″ Min to 58.8″ Max Height
4.75″ Low-Profile Clearance
E0635 (Electric Patient Lift)
Executive Product Overview
The Drive Medical STSM450 Powered Sit-to-Stand Patient Lift (Model: STSM450 / UPC: 822383001395) is a heavy-duty, motorized patient transfer aid engineered to facilitate smooth, supported standing transitions for individuals possessing partial weight-bearing capability. Built with heavy-gauge reinforced steel supporting up to 450 lbs, this electric lift assists patients during transfers between beds, armchairs, wheelchairs, and commodes while drastically reducing physical strain on nursing staff and home caregivers.
Engineered for versatile room access, the manual width-adjustable spreader base narrows to 24.5 inches to navigate standard doorway frames and expands to 41.8 inches to roll around wide seating. Featuring a low 4.75-inch base profile with 2.7 inches of under-bed clearance, the STSM450 glides beneath low-clearance medical beds with ease. Driven by a redundant dual-control system—allowing operation via both a tethered hand pendant and buttons mounted directly on the mast control box—the lift incorporates an integrated safety sensor suite with audible and visual battery/overload alerts and automatic obstruction stopping.
Key Performance & Operational Features
- 450 lb Heavy-Duty Safe Working Load: Reinforced steel chassis provides unshakeable structural stability during active standing transitions.
- Redundant Dual-Control System: Operates via the tethered hand pendant or directly from the mast-mounted control box, ensuring continuous availability.
- Integrated Safety Sensor Suite: Features audible and visual low-battery and overload indicators, plus automatic obstruction stopping during elevation.
- Low 4.75-Inch Base Height Clearance: Low-profile front chassis slides easily under low-clearance homecare and facility bed frames.
- Ergonomic Knee Pad & Footplate: Features a height-adjustable padded knee support and a removable non-skid footplate platform for anatomical alignment.
- Manual Width-Adjustable Base: Spreader base adjusts from 24.5″ closed to 41.8″ open to clear wide armchairs, recliners, and wheelchairs.
- Versatile Spreader Bar Cradle: Attachment hooks accommodate a wide variety of standard 2-hook and 4-hook sit-to-stand slings.
- Comprehensive Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by a lifetime frame warranty, 5-year electrical warranty, and 1-year battery warranty.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Brand / Vendor | Drive Medical |
|---|---|
| Model SKU / MPN | STSM450 (UPC: 822383001395) |
| HCPCS Billing Code | E0635 (Patient lift, electric, with seat or sling) | UNSPSC 42192208 |
| Maximum Safe Working Load | 450 lbs (204.1 kg) Weight Capacity |
| Vertical Lifting Height Range | 30.7″ Minimum to 58.8″ Maximum Height Extension |
| Base Width Clearance | 24.5″ Closed to 41.8″ Open Manual Spreader Base |
| Base Height & Under-Bed Clearance | 4.75″ Base Height / 2.7″ Ground Floor Clearance |
| Caster Wheel Assembly | 3″ Front Casters / 4″ Locking Rear Casters |
| Power & Control System | Electric Actuator Motor with Redundant Mast & Hand Pendant Controls |
| Net Unit Weight | 148 lbs (67.1 kg) Total Unit Weight |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime Frame / 5-Year Electrical / 1-Year Battery |
Facility Procurement & Risk Mitigation Insight
Standardizing on the Drive Medical STSM450 Electric Lift provides healthcare facilities with dual-control operational redundancy and an ultra-low 4.75-inch base profile. Having control buttons on both the hand pendant and the mast box guarantees staff never get stranded during a resident transfer if a remote cable is misplaced or damaged.
Product & Compliance FAQs
Q: Which patient populations are suitable candidates for the Drive STSM450 lift?
A: The STSM450 is designed specifically for individuals weighing up to 450 lbs who possess partial weight-bearing capability in their legs and upper-body strength to hold the support handles during standing. Completely non-weight-bearing patients require a passive full-body sling lift.
Q: How does the dual-control system benefit healthcare staff?
A: The dual-control system allows caregivers to operate the lift either via the hand pendant or directly through buttons mounted on the mast control box, ensuring continuous operation even if the remote cable is damaged.
Q: Are standing transfer slings included with the STSM450 lift frame?
A: No. Sit-to-stand slings are sold separately so facilities can select the precise size, padding level, and back support configuration required for the patient.
B2B Procurement Disclaimer: Technical specifications, dimensions, and HCPCS reference codes (E0635) are compiled from Drive Medical standards. Always verify partial weight-bearing status before initiating stand-assist transfers.
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