The Banana® Foldable Transfer Board by Haines is a purpose-built patient transfer solution designed to facilitate smooth, safe movement for individuals in a semi-upright or supine position. Its unique hinged design makes it particularly valuable for patients who experience breathing difficulties or are unable to lie flat due to underlying medical conditions, offering a practical alternative to standard flat transfer boards.
Constructed from high-strength polypropylene, this lightweight board features six handles for easy manoeuvrability, anti-slip pads for maximum grip, and a wider surface capable of bridging gaps of up to 18cm. The foldable design ensures effortless positioning, removal, and compact storage, while its straightforward wipe-clean surface supports compliance with safe manual handling and infection control procedures.
Hinged Foldable Design — The unique folding mechanism accommodates both semi-upright and supine patient transfers, making it suitable for patients who cannot lie fully flat.
High-Strength Polypropylene Construction — Built from durable, high-strength polypropylene that withstands repeated clinical use while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.
300kg Working Load Limit — A generous Working Load Limit (WLL) of up to 300kg ensures the board is suitable for a wide range of patient sizes and body weights.
Six Handles for Easy Manoeuvrability — Six strategically positioned handles allow carers and clinicians to position, guide, and remove the board with minimal effort and improved ergonomics.
Anti-Slip Pads — Integrated anti-slip pads provide maximum grip on both the patient and transfer surface sides, reducing the risk of unintended movement during transfers.
Wide Surface – Bridges Up to 18cm Gaps — The wider board surface comfortably spans gaps of up to 18cm between transfer surfaces, helping to create a smoother and more efficient transfer pathway.
Easy to Clean — The board can be wiped clean using soap and water, a disinfectant, or an alcohol-based solution of up to 75%, supporting hygiene and infection control standards.
Compact Storage — The foldable design requires minimal storage space, making it well suited to busy clinical environments, aged care facilities, and home settings alike.
Safe Manual Handling Compliance — Designed to support compliance with safe manual handling procedures, helping to reduce the risk of injury to both patients and care staff during transfers.
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Hospital & Clinical SettingsIdeal for ward and rehabilitation environments where safe, efficient patient transfers between beds, trolleys, and chairs are a daily requirement.
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Aged Care ResidentsWell suited to elderly individuals or residents with limited mobility who require assisted transfers while in a semi-upright or supine position.
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Patients with Breathing DifficultiesSpecifically designed to assist patients who cannot lie flat due to respiratory conditions or other medical issues that require a semi-upright posture during transfer.
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Home Care & NDIS ParticipantsA practical choice for home care settings where space is limited and carers need a compact, easy-to-use transfer aid for daily patient handling tasks.
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Infection Control EnvironmentsThe easy-wipe surface and compatibility with disinfectant and alcohol-based solutions make it suitable for environments with strict hygiene and infection control requirements.