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VERSAILLES, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2026 — Midmark Corp., a leading medical solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve the delivery of care, has expanded its Midmark and Ritter Barrier-Free exam chair line to meet growing demand for accessible, compliant exam chair solutions.

The brand-new Ritter 228 and 229 Barrier-Free Examination Chairs offer height-adjustable solutions to help healthcare providers deliver quality care to more patients. In 2022, more than 1 in 4 US adults—more than 70 million people—reported having a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For healthcare providers, that means millions of appointments where the right equipment can help improve accessibility, support safer transfers and protect care quality.

“As demand for accessible care continues to grow, healthcare facilities need practical ways to support patients with mobility limitations while protecting staff during transfers. The expanded Midmark and Ritter Barrier-Free portfolio provides more ways to meet that need and offers dependable performance in today’s demanding clinical environments,” explains Tracy Timmerman, EDAC, director of marketing at Midmark.

The Ritter 228 and 229 offer compliance with the 2024 US Access Board (USAB) standards without compromising patient comfort or provider ergonomics. The exam chairs feature a 17-inch low seat height for easier patient access while maintaining a 37-inch working height to support ergonomic care and reduce the likelihood of caregiver injury. They also offer USAB-compliant Articulating Knee Crutches to support the patient's thigh, knee and calf during lower body exams and procedures as well as USAB-compliant Patient Support Rails to assist patients in accessing the chair and to provide a stable gripping surface while repositioning on the chair. In addition, the chairs are compatible with patient lifts and help ensure safe patient transfers with no interference.

Almost a decade ago, Midmark introduced the Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chair, which is still the only examination chair that exceeds the 2024 USAB standards with a 15.5" low seat height and an

integrated digital scale. With the addition of the 228 and 229, Midmark now offers healthcare providers more options to fit their clinical environments and budgets as they work toward compliance. 

For more information on the Ritter 228 and 229 Barrier-Free Examination Chairs, visit: midmark.com. To learn more about the USAB standards and how Midmark is redefining patient accessibility, visit: midmark.com/accessibility.

 

About Midmark—Medical

Midmark helps physicians and care teams deliver exceptional patient care through seamless room design, better equipment, smarter workflows and integrated technologies. For more than 50 years, it has used its knowledge and deep understanding of ambulatory and acute care environments to help customers improve clinical outcomes and eliminate the barriers preventing seamless, well-coordinated patient care. Learn more at midmark.com/medical/resource-library.

About Midmark

Founded in 1915, Midmark Corporation designs seamless clinical care experiences that millions of medical, dental and veterinary visits depend on every day. The company develops and manufactures a comprehensive ecosystem of products and solutions that harmonize space, technology and clinical workflow. Midmark is headquartered in Versailles, Ohio, which is also home to its Experience Center, Design Center, Technology Center and largest manufacturing facility. The company operates five additional U.S. locations and maintains subsidiaries in the United States, India and Italy. To learn more, visit midmark.com.