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Mobility Management Product Awards: Empulse M90 Power Assist Wheels, Sunrise Medical
The Empulse M90 Power Assist Wheels by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The Empulse M90 Power Assist Wheels by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Power-Assist Systems: In-Hub category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Parker Landry-Murphy, Product Manager: Power Assist North America at Sunrise…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Empulse F35 Power Assist, Sunrise Medical
Empulse F35 Power Assist by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner.
The Empulse F35 Power Assist by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Mobility: Power-Assist Systems (For Manual Wheelchairs) — Front-Mounted category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Parker Landry-Murphy, Product Manager: Power Assist…
CMS PMD Policy Article Revisions Include Power-Assist Changes
The changes update descriptions for power assist and power add-ons.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its policy article for power mobility devices (PMDs) — and the latest article contains updates to power-assist definitions and descriptions. The effective revision date for the changes is Oct. 1, 2025. A power-assist system, HCPCS coded E0986, is described as “An electrically powered option that…
Briefly: DME MACs Issue October HCPCS Changes; RESNA Pop-Up Certification Event Is Sept. 18
Featuring CGS Administrators, the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America, and The Ohio State University.
DME MACs List October HCPCS Code Changes The DME MAC contractors have released the list of HCPCS code changes going into effect on Oct. 1. In a Sept. 9 notice, CGS Administrators, the Jurisdictions B and C DME MAC, released code changes in the seating and mobility segment: — E0150: Combination wheeled walker with seat…
Permobil Expands Recall of SpeedControl Dials from SmartDrive MX2+ Power-Assist Systems
Permobil has instructed wheelchair riders to use an alternative method to operate the SmartDrive.
Permobil has voluntarily expanded its recall of all SpeedControl Dials on its SmartDrive MX2+ power-assist devices. The recall extends worldwide, according to an Aug. 12 announcement that called for the “removal of all SpeedControl Dials from the market due to intermittent cable connection concerns of the dial with the SmartDrive MX2+ motor. Users must use…
Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse F35 Pull Power-Assist Device
The manufacturer’s newest power-assist system attaches to the front of manual wheelchairs.
Sunrise Medical has added a pull-style device to its Empulse power-assist family. “Urban mobility just got smarter and sleeker,” the manufacturer said in an April 28 announcement. “Designed for everyday independence, the F35 blends modern styling with practical power to help riders navigate city streets, run errands, or explore with ease.” Sunrise Medical described the…
Power Assist’s Exhilarating Evolution
With more designs available, seating teams can better choose the best option for every client.
Once upon a time, power assist for manual wheelchairs was dominated by hub-mounted designs incorporated into the wheelchair’s rear wheels. But over the years, those venerable in-hub systems were joined by power-assist systems that mount to the front or the back of folding or rigid wheelchairs to provide more choices for wheelchair riders and seating…
Mobility Management ebook: Power Assist’s Exhilarating Evolution
The latest digital edition focuses on manual wheelchairs.
Mobility Management’s latest digital edition ebook examines the evolution of power assist, including how new designs are giving seating teams more options for more wheelchair riders. • Power assist’s exhilarating evolution • Power-assist technology currently available • Industry leaders recap 2024 and look ahead to 2025 • News and manual wheelchair Marketplace You can read…
Mobility Management Announces 2024 Mobility Product Award Winners
This year’s winners came from the pediatric, adult, power and manual wheelchair and seating segments.
Mobility Management has announced the winners of the publication’s 2024 Mobility Product Awards. Mobility Management Editor in Chief Laurie Watanabe said of this year’s entries, “Once again, Mobility Management is honored to recognize these companies for their extraordinary technology on behalf of people with disabilities. These award-winning seating, mobility, and accessibility equipment and services demonstrate…