Delafield-based MobiLife LLC has received U.S. Food & Drug Administration clearance to begin marketing the MobiLife PMV X22, a breakthrough type of wheelchair.
The company has been in engineering and development of the personal mobility vehicle chair for approximately five years. The standard model of the chair sells for about $15,000 and is covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, a company spokeswoman said.
With a built-in hydraulic lift, the chair can be raised 22 inches to enable its occupant reach high countertops and shelves. The base of the chair is constructed with an aluminum frame and a stainless steel bumper for durability and a unitized chasse for added strength, stability and ease of serviceability. Other features include rear wheel drive for better tracking and stability, utility pockets, dual chargers with an eight-amp charging unit and 25-mile charge duration and a battery disconnect switch for safety and convenience.
"We are very excited to finally have the opportunity to introduce the MobiLife PMV X22 to the marketplace," said Steven DuFresne, MobiLife president and managing director. "We have put years of research and development into its creation and feel strongly that this chair will provide its users with a more fulfilling life."
MobiLife LLC will begin distributing the chairs first in the United States, with plans to broaden distribution globally.http://www.waldenponder.com/

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