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Dear reader, The re-positioning chair Rotundum R1 is designed for research and therapeutic treatment of patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It is used to perform the re-positioning manoeuvres to relocate the dislodged calcium crystals (otoconia or otoliths) in the inner ear of the patient. The re-positioning chair can be used in combination with suitable systems for the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment. Rotundum R1 is the result of a close collaboration between the University Hospital of Zürich, the Swiss Concussion Center, and the Swiss Engineering Company prolim...

High accuracy and reliability in the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV Rotundum R1 provides roll and yaw, to be able to position the patient anywhere within 360°. The patient is comfortably secured in the seat and integrated scales and brakes ensure precise and repeatable positioning of the patient.

Ergonomic design Regardless of patients physical stature: all fixations can be adjusted, therefore the patients comfort is garanteed throughout all possible manoeuvers. Comfort is particularly important for physically disabled or elderly patients. With the patient comfortably and securely positioned in the chair, the therapist is able to perform the necessary manoeuvres while maintaining an optimal ergonomic posture. Very little effort is required to turn the roll and yaw into the desired position

Easy to assemble and disassemble For mobile use, Rotundum R1 folds into itself for compact transport suitable for a panel van or similar sized vehicle. Ideal for providing service to patients in retirement and nursing homes. Lightweight construction and high mobility Rotundum R1 is made with non-scuffing integrated wheels and weighs less than 150kg (without patient). Allowing for use on most flooring and can easily be moved by a single person. This way it can be used in different treatment rooms, in lecture halls, other buildings, or stored away after u

Safe No electrical or pneumatic drives are used in the rotary chair. The bearings used are precision ball bearings with a life time lubrication. The Rotundum R1 is CE compliant and has been developed according to current medical device guidelines.

High-quality Due to the lightweight construction and choice of materials, the Rotundum R1 is a high quality re-positioning chair that is developed and manufactured in Switzerland.

Specification Patient body height 1.4-2m Patient body weight 40-150kg Degree of rotation freedom 2-axis (roll and yaw) by 360° in any position Transport wheels Four freely rotatable wheels at the bottom of the chair. The wheels are lockable/un-lockable by pedals. Operation The roll and yaw axes can be positioned and braked in any position. The roll and yaw are labelled with degree marks. The position of the patient can be adjusted to superimpose his center of mass with the one of the positioning chair. This way the operator needs little force to operate the positioning chair. Compliance and...

Figure 1: Work space Figure 2: Width and height Figure 3: Height in folded configuration Figure 4: Simply move by hand Figure 5: Passage width Figure 6: Transport in a panel van

Rotundum R1 is a product of: prolim engineering GmbH Wiesenstrasse 36 CH–8700 Küsnacht Switzerland +41 44 790 28 01 info@rotundum.ch www.rotundum.ch