Description
Broda Midline Positioning Wheelchair pairs up to 38 degrees of tilt with up to 90 degrees of recline in a mid-priced positioning chair for users who need postural support all day. Its seat surface height adjusts from 17 to 22 in, which makes sit-to-stand transfers and foot placement easier to match to the user.
- Up to 38° of tilt and up to 90° of recline for pressure relief and rest positions
- Adjustable seat surface height from 17 to 22 in for transfer-friendly setup
- Comfort Tension Seating surface contours to the body and removes for cleaning
- 20 in rear mag wheels and 5 in total-lock front casters
- Articulating lower leg support adjusts with the user's leg position
The Midline sits in the middle of Broda's positioning line, bringing tilt-and-recline pressure care to users who do not need the Synthesis model's full option list. Tilt and recline let caregivers shift pressure off the seat, support a resting posture, and help with breathing and head control during long sitting days. An articulating lower leg support moves with the legs as the chair reclines, so feet stay supported instead of pulling away from the footplates. The adjustable seat surface height is the detail caregivers notice most: lower it for foot propulsion and easier standing transfers, or raise it for hoist access and caregiver working height. It is stocked here in 16, 18 and 20 in seat widths on 20 in rear mag wheels, within a range that runs from 16 to 28 in wide.
Features and Benefits
Tilt, Recline and Seating
Core positioning for pressure management and postural support. The range covers scheduled weight shifts and rest positions through the day.
- Up to 38° of posterior tilt and up to 90° of recline
- Comfort Tension Seating straps contour to the user and reduce shear
- Straps lift out individually for laundering or replacement
- Angle-adjustable articulating lower leg support
Transfer-Friendly Setup
Height adjustment and swing-away hardware simplify daily care routines. Transfers get easier for the user and for the caregiver helping them.
- Seat surface height adjusts from 17 to 22 in
- Swing-away, removable arm supports for side transfers
- Seat widths 16 to 28 in and depths from 15.5 to 22 in across the range
- Lower seat settings support foot propulsion for users who can self-move
Wheels and Frame
A steel positioning frame on full-size rear wheels. Total-lock casters hold the chair still once it is parked.
- Two 20 in rear mag wheels
- Two 5 in total-lock front casters that lock for secure parking
- Powder-coated tubular steel frame made in North America
- 350 lb weight capacity
Product Specifications
- Tilt: Up to 38° posterior tilt
- Recline: Up to 90°
- Weight Capacity: 350 lb
- Seat Widths: 16 to 28 in (16, 18 and 20 in stocked here)
- Seat Depths: 15.5, 17, 18.5, 20 or 22 in
- Seat Surface Height: Adjustable, 17 to 22 in
- Rear Wheels: 20 in mag wheels (2)
- Front Casters: 5 in total-lock casters (2)
- Seating Surface: Comfort Tension Seating strap system
- Warranty: 10-year warranty on the frame; 2-year warranty on parts
- Packaging: Sold as EA/1 (each), exactly as packaged by Broda.
Browse the full Manual Wheelchairs range for more tilt-in-space positioning options, or shop everything from Broda.
Why Choose the Broda Midline Positioning Wheelchair?
The Midline is the practical route into tilt-and-recline seating: the positioning core of the Broda line without the flagship model's longer option sheet. For facilities equipping several rooms, that focus keeps the per-chair cost down while the ten-year frame warranty protects the investment.
- Height that adapts – the 17 to 22 in seat height range suits both foot-propelling residents and hoist transfers — one chair works across more care situations
- Recline without leg pull – the articulating leg support follows the legs through recline — feet stay planted and supported instead of dragging
- Everyday pressure care – 38° of tilt is enough range for scheduled weight shifts — pressure relief becomes a lever pull, not a lift
- Built for facility life – a North American steel frame with a 10-year warranty — the chair stays in service through years of daily repositioning
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Broda Midline Positioning Wheelchair – Operating Manual (English, Français, Español)
- Broda Midline Positioning Wheelchair – US Order Form (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Midline different from the Synthesis?
Both chairs tilt and recline on Comfort Tension Seating, but the Synthesis adds more tilt range (40° versus 38°), Trendelenburg capability, lateral shoulder supports and a WC19 transport option. The Midline covers the core positioning needs at a lower price and adds an adjustable seat surface height.
Why does the seat height adjust?
Seat height changes how transfers and propulsion work. Lower settings (toward 17 in) let the user's feet reach the floor for foot propulsion and easier standing, while higher settings give caregivers and hoists better access; the range runs from 17 to 22 in.
What seat widths can I order here?
MedicalEx stocks the 16, 18 and 20 in seat widths. The Midline range runs from 16 to 28 in wide, so wider configurations exist in the line even though they are not among the stocked options on this page.
What warranty does it carry?
The frame is covered for 10 years and all parts for 2 years under Broda's manufacturer warranty. That coverage applies to the powder-coated tubular steel frame and the chair's components.
Can the seating surface be cleaned?
Yes. The Comfort Tension Seating straps remove individually, so a soiled strap can be taken out, washed and put back without removing the user to another chair for a full teardown.
