Lumex Clinical Care Recliner

Model: FR577RG  |  Heat & Massage Option: FR577RGH  |  By Lumex / Graham Field

290 lb Capacity  |  4 Positions: Upright / TV / Full Recline / Trendelenburg  |  Caregiver-Activated Trendelenburg  |  Back Adjustment Lever on Push Handle  |  Tente 5" Swivel Casters  |  Directional Caster for Hall Transport  |  High-Impact Side Tables  |  Removable Side Panels  |  CAL 117 Compliant  |  Latex-Free  |  By Lumex / Graham Field

The Lumex FR577RG Clinical Care Recliner is a professional-grade geri chair engineered for the dual demands of patient comfort and caregiver efficiency in clinical environments. Four seating positions — Upright, TV/First Recline, Full Recline, and Trendelenburg — address the full range of patient care scenarios from transport and treatment to dialysis, blood draws, and recovery rest. The Trendelenburg position can only be activated by the caregiver using the gas cylinder mechanism at the back of the chair; it cannot be self-initiated by the patient. The back position adjusts via a lever on the push handle, allowing the caregiver to fine-tune positioning without moving to the front of the chair. Four Tente 5-inch swivel casters — three with total-locking and one with a directional lock (high-visibility green tab) — enable maneuvering in tight clinical spaces and straight-tracking hall transport with less effort and reduced crabbing. Durable high-impact side tables sit flush with the armrests for patient prep materials. Removable side panels simplify deep cleaning. Contoured seat and back with padded armrests. 290 lb maximum capacity (evenly distributed). CAL 117 fire code compliant. Latex-free. Available with optional heat and massage (FR577RGH). By Lumex / Graham Field.

Specifications

Need a wider seat or higher weight capacity? The Lumex Clinical Care Recliner Wide seats up to 450 lbs with a 24" wide seat. Call 1-866-218-0902 for wide model availability.

The Four Positions

Key Features

• Caregiver-activated Trendelenburg position — the gas cylinder mechanism at the rear of the chair can only be engaged by a caregiver; the patient cannot self-activate the Trendelenburg from inside the chair, providing a safety control appropriate for cognitively impaired or fall-risk patients
• Back adjustment lever on push handle — the caregiver adjusts the back recline angle using the lever on the push handle without stepping to the front of the chair; maintains caregiver positioning for efficiency and safety during repositioning
• Directional caster with high-visibility green tab — the right rear directional caster can be locked to track straight, reducing the side-to-side "crabbing" that makes clinical recliner transport down hallways difficult and physically demanding for caregivers; the green tab provides clear visual confirmation of lock status
• 3 total-locking + 1 directional Tente casters — three casters lock completely for stationary security during patient care; the fourth directional caster enables straight-line transport; 5-inch caster diameter improves rollover of floor transitions and carpet edges
• Removable side panels — side panels lift away for thorough cleaning of the chair frame and the areas that accumulate the most debris in clinical use; reduces cross-contamination risk between patients
• High-impact side tables — positioned flush with the armrests; smooth, non-porous surface for patient prep materials, medications, meal trays; easy to wipe down between patients
• Wall-saver armrest caps — protect wall surfaces when the chair is in motion through clinical hallways and doorways; reduces facility maintenance costs from wall scuffing
• Contoured seat and back — ergonomically shaped to support extended seated time; higher floor-to-back height enables caregivers to assist patients into and out of the chair with reduced lumbar strain
• CAL 117 fire code compliant — meets California fire retardant standards required in many clinical facilities
• Latex-free construction — appropriate for patients with latex allergy or in latex-free clinical environments
• Optional heat and massage (FR577RGH) — internal heating elements and massage mechanism for patient comfort and muscle relaxation during extended seated periods

Clinical FAQs

What is the Trendelenburg position and when is it used in a clinical recliner?

The Trendelenburg position places the patient in a fully reclined supine orientation with the legs elevated above the level of the head — the chair tilts so the foot end is higher than the head end. In clinical settings, this position has several applications. It is the classic emergency "shock position" used when a patient experiences a sudden drop in blood pressure, lightheadedness, or near-syncope — leg elevation above heart level uses gravity to assist venous return to the heart and core circulation. It is also used for pressure redistribution during extended periods in the chair, shifting the weight-bearing load from the ischial tuberosities (seat bones) to the back and thighs to reduce the risk of pressure injury development. Some clinical procedures benefit from Trendelenburg positioning for patient stabilization and access. On the Lumex FR577RG, the Trendelenburg position is specifically restricted to caregiver activation via the gas cylinder mechanism at the back of the chair — the patient cannot self-initiate it from inside the chair. This is an important safety feature for patients with cognitive impairment, balance disorders, or fall risk, where an unsupervised sudden positional change could cause a fall or cardiovascular event. The caregiver should always be present and positioned to observe the patient when initiating or releasing the Trendelenburg position.

What clinical settings and patient populations is the Lumex Clinical Care Recliner designed for?

The Lumex FR577RG is designed for professional clinical and institutional environments where recliners are used for patient care rather than primarily for comfort seating. Primary settings include hospitals (infusion centers, dialysis units, oncology treatment areas, post-procedure recovery areas), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term care facilities where residents spend extended seated time, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers, veterans' facilities and memory care units, and clinical home care environments where professional caregiving occurs. The chair's 290 lb weight capacity suits the majority of the patient population. Clinical populations that benefit most from the Lumex design include patients undergoing IV infusion, chemotherapy, or dialysis (who sit in the chair for several hours per session and need a comfortable recline option); post-surgical or post-procedure patients who cannot transfer back to a standard chair immediately; residents with limited mobility who need caregiver assistance for all position changes; and patients with pressure injury risk who benefit from regular position changes between the chair's four positions. For bariatric patients or those exceeding 290 lbs, the Lumex Clinical Care Recliner Wide (450 lb capacity, 24" seat width) is the appropriate alternative — call us at 1-866-218-0902 for availability.

How does the directional caster improve transport safety and caregiver ergonomics?

Standard clinical recliners with four fully swivel casters exhibit a phenomenon called "crabbing" — when a caregiver pushes the chair from the rear, the front casters swivel independently in response to any angle variation in the push force, causing the chair to drift left or right rather than tracking straight. In a clinical hallway, this means constant small corrections by the caregiver, increasing both physical effort and the risk of the chair hitting walls, door frames, or other patients and equipment. The Lumex FR577RG's right rear directional caster, when engaged via the high-visibility green tab, locks that caster to roll in only the forward-rearward direction — providing a fixed tracking wheel that resists the lateral drift of crabbing and keeps the chair moving in a predictable straight line. This reduces the push effort required from the caregiver, reduces the risk of navigation errors in tight corridors, and makes hall transport more predictable — particularly when transporting patients who are repositioning, anxious, or medically unstable. The green tab provides immediate visual confirmation from behind the chair that the directional lock is engaged, without requiring the caregiver to lean over to check the caster position.

Questions about the Lumex Clinical Care Recliner, the wide model, heat and massage option, or clinical seating in general? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902  |  Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm EST