Invacare Birdie Compact Hoist
The Invacare Birdie Compact is a versatile, lightweight mobile hoist engineered to provide safe, comfortable, and efficient patient transfers in a wide range of care settings. Building on the proven Birdie 180 platform, the Birdie Compact has been enhanced based on customer feedback, combining intuitive design, portability, and performance to support both patients and carers.
Its compact dimensions allow for a reduced turning circle, making manoeuvring in confined spaces, such as bathrooms, bedrooms, and busy care environments, significantly easier. Weighing approximately 9 kg less than the standard Birdie 180, this model is more portable and convenient for carers, providing effortless handling during setup, storage, and movement between rooms.
The Birdie Compact retains the core benefits of the Birdie 180, including a high boom lifting range and 360-degree spreader bar rotation. These features enable precise positioning of patients during transfers and lifts, ensuring comfort and reducing the risk of collisions or knee impact. The combination of compact design and high functionality allows for safe, efficient lifting, whether moving patients from beds, chairs, or even the floor.
Designed with carers in mind, the Birdie Compact features tool-free folding and the ability to split the mast from the base without additional tools. This simplifies storage, transportation, and handling, ensuring the hoist is ready for use when needed. Its durable construction and reliable lifting performance provide carers with confidence, while patients benefit from a secure and comfortable transfer experience.
Key Features and Benefits
- Compact Design: Reduced footprint and smaller turning circle for tight spaces.
- Lightweight: Approximately 9 kg lighter than the standard Birdie 180 for easier portability.
- 360-Degree Rotation: Full rotation of the spreader bar allows precise positioning of patients without strain.
- High Boom: Provides ample clearance for patients while reducing the risk of knee impact during lifts.
- Tool-Free Folding: Fold and unfold the hoist and separate the mast from the base without tools.
- Safe and Comfortable Lifts: Supports transfers from beds, chairs, and the floor with minimal effort.
- Durable Construction: Built from high-quality materials for long-lasting reliability.
- Ergonomic Design: Handles and manoeuvrability are optimised to reduce caregiver strain.
- Portable and Convenient: Lightweight and easy to move, ideal for home care or multi-room use.
- Enhanced Patient Comfort: Smooth lifting and positioning ensure a secure, dignified transfer experience.
The Birdie Compact represents the perfect balance of performance, portability, and ease of use. It has been designed to meet the demanding needs of modern care environments, offering carers confidence in every transfer while maintaining the comfort and safety of the patient. Its thoughtfully engineered features make it suitable for both home care and professional healthcare facilities where space, reliability, and safety are critical. By combining high functionality with a compact form factor, the Birdie Compact ensures that carers can perform transfers efficiently without compromising on patient comfort or security.
Whether transferring patients from a bed to a chair, moving them for therapy sessions, or assisting with daily living activities, the Birdie Compact provides a reliable and versatile solution. The reduced weight and compact footprint make it an excellent choice for homes and care facilities where manoeuvrability and storage are important considerations. Its durable construction ensures that it withstands the rigours of frequent use while remaining safe, comfortable, and easy to operate.
In summary, the Invacare Birdie Compact combines innovation, feedback-driven design, and practical functionality to deliver a mobile hoist that meets the needs of both carers and patients. With its lightweight, compact frame, high boom, and 360-degree rotation, it enhances patient transfers while simplifying daily care routines. Every feature is designed to increase efficiency, reduce caregiver strain, and provide a safe, comfortable lifting experience, making the Birdie Compact an indispensable asset in modern care environments.
