The MedaCure Wings W1616 / W1816 / W2016 Hemi-Capable Wheelchair is an exclusive, medical-grade manual wheelchair line optimized for patient independence and caregiver-assisted mobility across healthcare facilities, long-term care environments, and homecare settings. Combining maintenance-free durability with high-utility clinical performance, this user-propelled mobility solution features a powder-coated steel frame reinforced with steel side panels to ensure long-term stability and structural strength during routine institutional patient transportation.
Available in 16-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch seat width configurations with interchangeable front rigging, this versatile manual wheelchair accommodates diverse patient anatomies and specific therapeutic preferences. The dual-axle adjustable seat height frame allows clinical staff or caregivers to easily lower the unit to a hemi seat-to-floor height for foot self-propulsion, while integrated safety and utility upgrades—including a rear storage pocket, detachable desk-length padded arms, and an easy-lift curb bar—support seamless transfers throughout daily care operations.
Key Performance Features
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Versatile Seat Width Selection: Offered in 16-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch widths to ensure precise fitment and even pressure distribution, with the 20-inch configuration upgraded with a reinforced dual crossbar frame.
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Dual-Axle Hemi Height Adjustment: Engineered with a dynamic dual-axle design that enables a variable seat-to-floor height configuration, permitting users to comfortably reach the ground and steer utilizing their feet.
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Interchangeable Front Rigging: Accommodates tool-free conversions between standard swing-away detachable footrests and fully height-adjustable elevating leg rests (ELR) to alleviate lower extremity swelling.
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Detachable Padded Desk Arms: Features removable, flip-back desk-length armrests that maximize comfort while permitting the wheelchair to roll closely up to commercial dining tables, institutional desks, or activity stations.
- Premium Maintenance-Free Components: Equipped with low-maintenance 24-inch composite rear mag wheels, push-to-lock wheel brakes, a large rear seat storage pocket, and 8-inch solid rubber swivel casters mounted on 3-position adjustable aluminum front forks.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Brand | MedaCure |
| Models | W1616-K2, W1816-K2, W2016-K2 (WC1816, WC2016) |
| Product Type | Hemi-Capable Manual Wheelchair |
| Available Seat Widths | 16 in., 18 in., 20 in. |
| Seat Depth | 16 in. |
| Frame Material | Powder-Coated Steel Frame with Steel Side Panels |
| Frame Upgrades | Dual Crossbar for Extra Support (20 in. width model) |
| Armrests | Padded Desk-Length, Detachable / Removable |
| Rear Wheels | 24 in. Maintenance-Free Composite Mag Wheels with Push-to-Lock Brakes |
| Front Casters | 8 in. Solid Rubber Swivel Casters with 3-Position Adjustable Aluminum Forks |
| Upholstery | Deluxe Padded Vinyl (Heavy-Duty Inner, Flame-Retardant & Mildew-Resistant) |
| Storage | Large Storage Pocket on Back of Seat |
| Curb Assist | Easy-Lift Rear Step Bar Aids in Lifting Over Bumps and Curbs |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. (16 in. & 18 in. models) • 350 lbs. (20 in. model) |
| Available Legrests | Swing-Away Detachable Footrests, Removable & Adjustable Elevating Leg Rests (ELR) |












