Stainless Steel Pole for Hygiene and Durability
The VM-IS5LNB economy mobile infusion stand uses a stainless steel pole as its primary vertical support, providing a non-porous, corrosion-resistant surface that withstands routine hospital-grade disinfectants and cleaning protocols without degradation. Stainless steel is the standard material for IV poles in clinical settings because it does not harbour microbial contamination in surface cracks or pores, and remains structurally sound under the repeated cleaning cycles typical of multi-bed wards and high-turnover treatment rooms. The pole is height-adjustable via a telescopic mechanism, allowing the infusion bag height to be set according to the patient’s position and the required drip rate.
5-Leg Plastic Base and Nylon Castor Mobility
The five-leg plastic base distributes the stand’s footprint evenly around its central column, providing stability during stationary infusion use without requiring the weight of a fully stainless steel base. The five-point configuration is more resistant to tipping than a four-leg design when lateral force is applied — for example, when a patient uses the stand as a support aid while walking. Smooth nylon castors mounted at the end of each leg allow the stand to roll freely across hard ward floors with minimal resistance, enabling patients to self-mobilise during ambulatory IV therapy without staff assistance. Nylon castors are quiet, lightweight, and compatible with standard linoleum, vinyl, and tile floor surfaces.
Clinical Application and Cost-Effective Ward Procurement
The VM-IS5LNB is positioned as a practical, no-frills drip stand for facilities that need to equip multiple patient bays, rooms, or ward beds simultaneously without the procurement cost of fully stainless steel models. Its combination of a stainless pole (for hygiene compliance) and plastic base with nylon castors (for weight reduction and cost control) reflects a deliberate clinical-grade economy design suited to general wards, day clinics, treatment rooms, theatres, and procedure suites. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-IS5LNB is well suited to public sector hospitals, frail care facilities, and private clinics equipping multiple infusion stations cost-effectively.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | VM-IS5LNB |
| Type | Economy mobile IV infusion stand |
| Pole Material | Stainless steel |
| Base | 5-leg lightweight plastic |
| Castors | Nylon, smooth-rolling |
| Base Configuration | 5-point (tip-resistant) |
| Height Adjustment | Telescopic pole |
| Applications | Wards, theatres, treatment rooms, procedure areas |
