McKesson Fracture Bedpan Gray Polypropylene – 34 oz
McKesson Fracture-Style Bedpan
Tapered Low-Profile Placement Geometry, Rigid Polypropylene Anti-Stick Matrix, Integrated Posterior Placement Handle, and Dual Urinal Versatility
Safe, independent access to toileting is one of the most fundamental daily needs—and one of the first to become difficult after surgery, with advancing age, or during illness. The McKesson Fracture-Style Bedpan delivers a premium, clinical-grade personal hygiene solution engineered to maximize physical positioning comfort for individuals with limited lower-limb movement, severe pelvic trauma, or post-operative total hip restrictions. By utilizing a highly specialized low-clearance design, this compact vessel entirely eliminates the painful back hyperextension required by standard high-contoured bedpans, helping active individuals and professional attendants preserve physical energy and protect fragile skin zones.
Molded from rugged, high-density gray polypropylene supporting a 250 lb weight capacity, this dynamic personal safety aid features a specialized wedge-shaped tapered front that glides smoothly under the sacrum with minimal body lifting. The integrated rear loop handle gives caregivers a sturdy mechanical lever to position, steady, and remove the pan accurately without fluid splashback risks. Outfitted with a non-stick surface matrix to maximize everyday hygiene clearance and dual-function capabilities that allow it to act as an alternative female or male urinal option, this natural rubber latex-free, hypoallergenic item stands as a highly practical choice for home care and long-term facility environments.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Low-Profile Fracture Engineering: Features a smooth, ultra-slim tapered leading edge designed to slide beneath the pelvic contours with minimal lifting clearance required.
- Molded Ergonomic Loop Handle: Rigid rear positioning handle provides excellent leverage for quick adjustment alignment and safe, spill-free removal transport.
- Non-Stick Polypropylene Surface: High-density composite body repels cellular waste, resists high-moisture staining, and ensures rapid, hassle-free cleanup maintenance.
- Versatile Dual-Function Utility: Seamlessly transitions to serve as an open, wide-mouth alternative urinal vessel, providing added flexibility across diverse patient configurations.
- Rigid 250 lb Weight Capacity: Welded structural polymer core withstands continuous physical loading forces without bowing, listing, or compressing under body weight.
- 100% Latex-Free Composition: Hypoallergenic natural rubber latex-free structural materials shield fragile tissue layers from contact dermatological reactions.
- FSA Reimbursement Qualified: Formally designated as fully compliant for Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account tax-exempt financial purchases.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The fracture-style geometry is uniquely configured for post-surgical orthopedic patients who are under strict medical mandates to avoid bending their hips past a 90-degree vector. When placing the bedpan, always position the ultra-low tapered wedge toward the user's lower back and slide it down smoothly into the sacral curve. To ensure maximum material preservation, store the pan in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct thermal traps, and verify that the user's weight remains centered over the primary structural platform.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Brand Manufacturer McKesson Brand Medical Supplies
- Primary Volume Capacity 34 Ounces (1006 mL) Fluid Containment Capacity
- Maximum Weight Capacity 250 lbs (Standard Adult Capacity Limit)
- Physical Form Dimensions 13" Length x 8" Width x 3.4" Rear Height x 1" Front Taper
- Structural Material Base Heavy-Gauge High-Impact Gray Polypropylene
- Handle Architectural Style Integrated Rigid Rear Placement Loop Handle
- Material Safety Profile 100% Natural Rubber Latex-Free Matrix
- Hygiene Allocation Category Single-Patient Clinical Use / Non-Returnable Hygiene Asset
- Recommended Storage Parameter Cool, Dry, Well-Ventilated Interior Environment
- Account & Tax Compliance 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Item
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is a fracture bedpan clinical design preferred over standard rounded contour bedpans?
A: Standard rounded bedpans feature a high rear profile (often exceeding 4 inches) that forces the user to hyperextend their lower lumbar spine, which can cause intense pain or skin shear for individuals recovering from spinal procedures, hip replacements, or bone fractures. The fracture pan incorporates a thin 1-inch wedge edge that slides beneath the user with almost no pelvic displacement.
Q: What is the optimal sequence for cleaning and maintaining the polypropylene body?
A: The non-stick surface architecture allows for quick hygiene maintenance. After emptying fluids directly into the home toilet bowl infrastructure, flush the internal cavity thoroughly with warm tap water and a mild household disinfectant spray or non-abrasive germicidal medical wipe. Allow the pan to air dry naturally before storage.
Q: Can this low-profile bedpan be used reliably by individuals lying completely flat?
A: Yes, absolutely. The wedge shape and specialized backboard tracking are engineered explicitly for users confined to absolute flat bedrest. The integrated loop handle allows the caregiver to anchor, tilt, and extract the vessel cleanly while maintaining a level plane to guard against leaks.
Retail Disclaimer: Sizing parameters, volumetric capacities, and structural metrics are compiled directly from active manufacturer records and may undergo technical refinements without notice. EnhDme recommends confirming specific spatial clear zones with your primary home care nursing team. This is a hygiene-restricted medical equipment asset.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
