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* Made from heavy duty plastic with a slightly textured external surface
* Glides are an alternative to the rubber stoppers commonly used on the rear legs of rollator style walking frames

Key Benefits
* The walking frame becomes easier to use, as it can slide instead of being lifted. Glide smoothly across lino, low pile carpet
* Less shoulder injuries as a result of the above
* Significant cost saving due to longer life (compared to rubber stoppers)

Place Of Manufacture

ADL RESOURCES (SA)
Australia

Price Guide

Common sizes (28.6mm, 25.4mm, 25.0mm)
1 pair $6
bag of 10 pairs $60
box of 100 pairs $600
plus freight
Less common sizes (22.2mm, 19.0mm)
1 pair $8
bag of 10 pairs $80
box of 100 pairs $800
plus freight

Models

5 sizes are available. The size is the outside diameter of the walking frame leg.

Part Number Size Description
* 016 - 1 28.6 mm Glides - Blue dot
* 016 - 2 25.4 mm Glides - Yellow dot
* 016 - 3 25.0 mm Glides - Red dot
* 016 - 4 22.2 mm Glides - Green dot
* 016 - 5 19.0 mm Glides - Black dot

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.