Drive Medical Raised Toilet Seat with Removable Arms
Drive Medicalā¢ 3.5-Inch Raised Toilet Seat with Removable Arms
3.5-Inch Under-Seat Elevation, Tool-Free Removable Padded Arms, Reinforced Metal Arm Receivers, Retains Existing Lid, and Lightweight 3.5 lb Build
Bending down onto a low toilet seat and pushing up to stand can put severe stress on stiff knees, healing hips, and weak lower back joints. For individuals recovering from joint replacement surgery, managing arthritis, or coping with mobility limitations, standard toilet heights increase fall risk and transfer difficulty. The Drive Medicalā¢ 3.5-Inch Raised Toilet Seat adds 3.5 inches of essential height, making sitting down and standing up significantly easier and safer.
Engineered to mount directly beneath your existing toilet seat and lid, this discreet riser maintains the natural look and feel of your home bathroom. It features heavy-duty metal arm sleeves and receivers that hold tool-free removable side arms securely in place, giving users firm hand leverage during transfers. Available in both Regular Round (SKU 12402) and Elongated (SKU 12403) configurations, its 3.5 lb lightweight molded plastic construction attaches firmly to standard toilet rims without tools.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- 3.5-Inch Height Addition: Elevates seat height by 3.5 inches to lessen joint flexion and make sitting down and standing up effortless.
- Tool-Free Removable Arms: Side arms attach and detach in seconds to accommodate side transfers or restricted bathroom space.
- Reinforced Metal Arm Receivers: Metal sleeve inserts deliver durable structural support and prevent arm wobble under full weight-bearing leverage.
- Keeps Existing Seat & Lid in Place: Mounts underneath your original seat, preserving familiar home bathroom aesthetics.
- Tool-Free Installation: Mounts quickly to standard toilet bowl rims using existing toilet seat hardware points.
- Lightweight & Portable (3.5 lbs): Easy to detach, sanitize, or transport for travel and temporary home care.
- 100% FSA / HSA Eligible: Qualified medical bath safety accessory eligible for pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account reimbursement.
Bath Safety Specialist Insight: Mounting this 3.5-inch riser beneath your existing seat offers the best of both worldsāit raises the seating height and provides sturdy armrests while letting you keep your familiar toilet lid closed when not in use. The metal arm receivers ensure that pushing up on the armrests feels solid and secure every time.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Master Brand / Manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss HealthcareĀ®
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 12402 (Regular Round) / 12403 (Elongated)
- Seat Height Elevation Addition 3.5 Inches (8.9 cm)
- Maximum Weight Capacity 300 lbs (136.1 kg) Safety Rating
- Product Net Weight 3.5 lbs (Lightweight Design)
- Arm Receiver Construction Heavy-Duty Reinforced Metal Sleeves
- Primary Body Material High-Density Molded Composite Plastic
- Factory Limited Warranty Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
- UNSPSC Commodity Code 42211607 (Toilet Seat Elevators & Risers)
- Account & Tax Compliance 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Item
š¦ Model Selection Guide
- Drive 3.5" Raised Seat w/ Arms - Regular Round SKU: 12402 | Fits Standard Round Bowls
- Drive 3.5" Raised Seat w/ Arms - Elongated SKU: 12403 | Fits Oval Elongated Bowls
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know whether to choose the Regular (12402) or Elongated (12403) model?
A: Measure your toilet bowl from the seat hinge bolts to the front tip of the porcelain rim. A measurement around 16.5 inches indicates a Regular Round bowl (12402); a measurement around 18.5 inches indicates an Elongated bowl (12403).
Q: Do I need tools to attach or remove the armrests?
A: No. The armrests feature quick-release push-button pins that slide smoothly into the metal receivers without requiring tools.
Q: Do I remove my original toilet seat to install this riser?
A: You briefly unscrew your original toilet seat bolts to position the riser on the porcelain bowl rim, then secure both the riser and your original seat on top using the extended mounting hardware.
Retail Disclaimer: Technical specifications, dimensions, and model details are compiled directly from manufacturer technical reference indexes (Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare). EnhDme recommends confirming toilet bowl shape prior to checkout. This product is an elevated raised toilet seat with arms.
ā 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.
