M-605 Hoist Weighing Scales

Marsden M-605 Hoist Weighing Scales

The Marsden M-605 is a Class III and MDD Approved hoist weighing attachment, designed for larger hoists that have coat hanger-shaped spreader bars. The scale has a 200kg capacity and graduations are to 100g which means bedbound patients or patients unable to walk can be weighed with a scale that simply clips to your hoist.

What does MDD Approved mean?

If a device is MDD Approved it means that the device meets strict safety requirements which are enforced in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Medical Devices Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC) is one of three directives that cover all medical equipment, used in diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, or treatment.

It is a requirement for hoist weighing attachments to be MDD Approved, and Marsden manufactures the only MDD Approved hoist weighing attachments in the UK.

What does Class III Approved mean?

For medical weighing purposes, Class III Approved scales must be used.

When a medical weighing scale is Class III Approved, it means the scale has been built, tested, verified, and calibrated to meet a certain standard. According to the NAWI directive, all scales ‘used in the determination of mass in the practice of medicine for the purpose of monitoring, diagnosis, and medical treatment’ must be Class III Approved. An EU notified body rigorously tests these weighing scales to assure the user that they are accurate and reliable.

Who uses the M-605?

Hospitals and care homes use the M-605 hoist weighing scale for weighing patients who are unable to stand. With a 200kg capacity, this hoist weigher is ideal for larger patients, and a large indicator means the weight reading is clear for the staff member undertaking the weighing. We recommend that weighing patients using a hoist scale is carried out by trained nurses.

Why should I choose the M-605?

As they are MDD Approved, the Marsden M-600 and M-605 are the only hoist weighing attachments that are legal for use in the UK. At 730mm wide, the M-605 is 10cm longer than the M-600, and the ideal hoist scale for use in care homes and the community.

The M-605 bariatric scale is easy to use - it simply clips onto your hoist and is ready to use. Hold, Tare, and BMI functions along with a clear digital display make weighing patients easy. It’s also lightweight and portable and is available with an optional carry case. Rechargeable battery power means no wires to the mains and provides 55 hours of use between charges.

Optional wireless connectivity allows the scale to be connected to a patient database.

Summary of Features:

• Class III Approved
• MDD Approved
• Wider design for larger spreader bars
• Only hoist weighing attachments legal for use
• Full numeric keypad to measure BMI in seconds
• Lightweight and portable
• Hold
• Tare
• BMI calculation
• Auto power-off after 3 minutes
• Three displays - weight, height, BMI
• Suitable for use in care homes, hospitals, and in the community
• Optional carry case
• Optional Bluetooth
• Optional printer