Description
Broda Synthesis Positioning Wheelchair combines up to 40 degrees of tilt with up to 90 degrees of recline, so caregivers can reposition the user through a wide range of pressure-relieving postures without transfers. Its Comfort Tension Seating surface uses individual straps that contour to the body, helping manage pressure and shear during long hours of sitting.
- Up to 40° of posterior tilt and up to 90° of back recline for pressure redistribution
- Comfort Tension Seating straps contour to the user and lift away for cleaning
- Height and width adjustable lateral shoulder supports for trunk positioning
- Seat widths from 16 to 26 in across the range, with 16, 18 and 20 in stocked here
- WC19 transport package configurations for occupied vehicle transport
This is Broda's flagship positioning wheelchair, built for people whose seating needs go beyond a standard manual chair, including users with Huntington's disease, ALS, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury and other complex conditions. Tilt and recline work together to shift weight off the seat surface, support breathing and swallowing posture, and give caregivers Trendelenburg capability when a clinical position is needed. The 16-gauge powder-coated tubular steel frame is made in North America and carries a 350 lb weight capacity, and its adjustable seat widths, depths, seat heights and back heights let a seating team dial in the fit as needs change. Height-adjustable, swing-away removable arm supports and an angle-adjustable articulating lower leg support make transfers and foot positioning easier for caregivers. Choose a caster-wheel or mag-wheel configuration in 16, 18 or 20 in seat widths, or a WC19 configuration that adds the transport package for riding in a vehicle while seated in the chair.
Features and Benefits
Positioning and Pressure Care
Tilt, recline and the tension seating surface work as one system for users who sit all day. Caregivers can change position on a schedule without moving the user to a bed or lift.
- Up to 40° of tilt and up to 90° of recline, independently adjustable
- Trendelenburg capable for clinical positioning needs
- Comfort Tension Seating straps distribute pressure and reduce shear
- Straps remove individually for washing or replacement
Fit and Adjustment
The Synthesis adjusts across a wide dimensional range so one chair can follow changing needs. That range also lets one model serve a whole seating clinic's caseload.
- Seat widths 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 in; depths 17, 18.5, 20 and 22 in
- Seat surface heights of 19.5, 20.5, 22 and 23.5 in; back heights of 32, 33.5 and 35 in
- Height and width adjustable lateral shoulder supports included
- Angle-adjustable articulating lower leg support
Running Gear and Transport
Pick the wheel setup that matches how the chair will be pushed and transported. Every configuration keeps the same seating system, so the fit does not change with the wheels.
- Caster-wheel or 20 in rear mag-wheel configurations, per selected option
- Two 5 in total-lock front casters for secure parking
- WC19 transport package available for occupied transport in a vehicle
- Height-adjustable, swing-away removable arm supports for side transfers
Product Specifications
- Tilt: Up to 40° posterior tilt
- Recline: Up to 90°
- Weight Capacity: 350 lb
- Seat Widths: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 or 26 in (16, 18 and 20 in stocked here)
- Seat Depths: 17, 18.5, 20 or 22 in
- Seat Surface Height: 19.5, 20.5, 22 or 23.5 in
- Back Heights: 32, 33.5 or 35 in
- Frame: 16-gauge powder-coated tubular steel
- Seating Surface: Comfort Tension Seating strap system
- Front Casters: 5 in total-lock casters (2)
- Trendelenburg: Capable
- Warranty: 10-year warranty on the frame; 2-year warranty on parts
- Packaging: Sold as EA/1 (each), exactly as packaged by Broda.
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Why Choose the Broda Synthesis Positioning Wheelchair?
Few positioning chairs combine this much tilt and recline with a seating surface designed for all-day pressure care. The Synthesis has been a reference point in complex rehab seating for decades, and its North American steel frame is warranted for ten years.
- Pressure care built in – 40° of tilt plus 90° of recline gives caregivers real range to offload the seat — fewer pressure injuries and fewer emergency repositioning lifts
- Fits changing bodies – six widths, four depths and multiple heights mean the chair adjusts instead of being replaced — it keeps working as the user's needs evolve
- Safer occupied transport – the WC19 configurations are crash tested for vehicle transport — the user rides in the chair instead of transferring to a vehicle seat
- Straps that clean up fast – each tension strap lifts out for washing — incontinence cleanups stop being a full-chair teardown
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Broda Synthesis Positioning Wheelchair – Operating Manual (English, Français, Español)
- Broda Synthesis Positioning Wheelchair – US Order Form (English)
- Broda Synthesis Positioning Wheelchair – US Order Form – WC19 Configuration (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the caster and mag wheel configurations?
Casters configurations run on caster wheels all around and suit attendant pushing indoors. Mag wheel configurations add 20 in rear mag wheels, which give caregivers larger wheels to push and the user a more conventional wheelchair profile; the seating, tilt and recline are identical either way.
Can the user ride in this chair inside a vehicle?
Yes, in the WC19 configurations. The WC19 transport package is crash tested for occupied transport, so the user can stay seated in the chair during vehicle rides instead of transferring; the standard configurations are not rated for occupied transport.
How much tilt and recline does it provide?
The chair tilts up to 40 degrees and reclines up to 90 degrees, and it is also Trendelenburg capable. Caregivers can combine tilt and recline to redistribute pressure, support posture for breathing and swallowing, or rest the user without a transfer to bed.
What warranty covers the Synthesis?
Broda covers the frame for 10 years and all parts for 2 years. The frame is 16-gauge powder-coated tubular steel made in North America, and the long frame warranty reflects how long these chairs typically stay in service.
Does the chair arrive assembled?
Broda rehab wheelchairs ship fully assembled, so there is no multi-box assembly project on delivery. A caregiver or seating clinician should still check the fit, strap tension and support positions against the user's seating plan before first use.
