Drive Medical Hip Kit with 26" Reacher
Model: RTL9506
Availability: In Stock
Everything You Need to Dress, Bathe, and Reach Without Bending
After hip surgery, or any time bending over becomes difficult, everyday tasks like putting on socks, tying shoes, or washing your feet can suddenly feel out of reach. The Drive Medical Hip Kit brings together five essential daily living aids in one convenient package, so you can handle these routines safely and independently without bending or stretching.
The kit includes a 26" hand-held reacher for picking up dropped items, a stocking aid for putting on socks, a long-handled bath sponge for washing your legs and feet, a plastic shoe horn, and black elastic shoe laces that turn tie shoes into slip-ons. It’s retail packaged and available as a single kit or a case of 3.
Key Features
- Five aids in one kit: A complete set of reach and dressing tools in a single purchase.
- 26" hand-held reacher: Grab dropped items and things on low shelves without bending.
- Polyethylene stocking aid: Put on socks and stockings without reaching for your feet.
- Long-handled bath sponge: Wash your back, legs, and feet with ease.
- Plastic shoe horn: Slip into shoes without bending down.
- Black elastic shoe laces: Turn lace-up shoes into easy slip-ons with no tying required.
- Retail packaged: Available as a single kit or a case of 3.
- Limited 6-month warranty.
Equipment Specialist Insight: After a hip replacement, many surgeons and therapists give patients “hip precautions”—commonly including not bending forward past 90 degrees—for a period of weeks while the joint heals. That rules out simple tasks like pulling on socks or picking up a dropped phone, which is exactly what a hip kit is designed for. Buying the tools as a kit is usually more economical than buying each one separately, and it ensures you have everything ready before you come home from the hospital. Practice with the tools before surgery if you can, and follow the specific precautions and techniques your occupational therapist teaches you.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Drive Medical |
| Item # | RTL9506 |
| Reacher | Hand-held, 26" (RTL5022) |
| Stocking Aid | Polyethylene (RTL2012) |
| Bath Sponge | Long-handled (RTL1020) |
| Shoe Horn | Plastic (RTL2049) |
| Shoe Laces | Black elastic |
| Packaging | Retail packaged |
| Pack Options | Single kit or case of 3 |
| Warranty | Limited 6 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the kit?
Five items: a 26" hand-held reacher, a polyethylene stocking aid, a long-handled bath sponge, a plastic shoe horn, and a pair of black elastic shoe laces.
Who is this kit for?
It’s ideal for anyone recovering from hip surgery, as well as people with back pain, arthritis, or other conditions that make bending and reaching difficult. Your surgeon or occupational therapist can tell you which tools to use and how.
When should I get it?
If you’re having planned surgery, order it ahead of time so it’s ready when you get home. Practicing with the tools beforehand makes the first days of recovery much easier.
What’s the difference between the single and case options?
The single option is one complete retail-packaged kit. The case contains 3 complete kits, a convenient choice for care facilities, therapy clinics, or stocking up.
Product specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change without notice. This information is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please follow the post-surgical precautions given by your surgeon or therapist, and consult a qualified healthcare professional about the daily living aids that best meet your needs.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are 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.
