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Universal Wheelchair Anti‑Rollback Device
Safetmate's Universal Anti‑Rollback Device is a flagship product and a pioneer in wheelchair safety, first introduced in 1997 as a revolutionary solution for preventing backward falls for manual wheelchair users. With nearly half a million in service, it provides automatic protection when a resident forgets to set manual brakes while allowing normal forward mobility when seated. Designed for effortless installation, broad compatibility, and long-term durability, it has become a trusted cornerstone in home, assisted-living, and rehabilitation settings. Available in three sizes (standard, narrow, and wide) this product fits a wide variety of wheelchairs.
Key Features & Benefits:
Therapist‑Informed Safety Design: Activates immediately when the user begins to stand, preventing backward motion and reducing fall risk. Clinically designed to support safe transfers and independent mobility.
Broad Compatibility: Fits most manual wheelchair makes and models, including standard, wide, and pediatric chairs, with adjustable height and depth settings for regular, hemi, and extra-low chairs. Adapter kits available for non-standard frames.
Articulating Seat Pad: Supports proper alignment and enhances comfort during standing, transfers, or ambulation practice. Can use any seat cushion or pad with our device.
Durable Construction: Built with precision chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, and high-strength polycarbonate components for long-lasting use in institutional or home care environments.
Flexible Installation: Advanced mounting brackets ensure wide compatibility. Temporary override lever allows safe backward movement of unoccupied wheelchairs.
Quick Release to Fold: With two quick release pins, the device's seat lever can be removed to fold the chair for trunk transport or storage.
Quick Setup: A seven-step guided installation with minimal tools.
Trusted Legacy: A revolutionary safety device since 1997, setting the standard for all subsequent wheelchair anti-rollback technologies.
Ideal For:
Wheelchair users with limited trunk or lower-limb control who may forget to engage brakes before standing.
Residents in home care, assisted-living, or rehabilitation environments where enhanced fall prevention is critical.
Caregivers and therapists seeking a low-profile, reliable safety solution without altering core wheelchair function.
High-fall-risk patients requiring consistent, automatic backward-movement prevention.
Why Choose It:
The Safetmate Anti‑Rollback Device combines clinical insight, practical functionality, and trusted durability to reduce the risk of roll-back falls. As a flagship product that revolutionized wheelchair safety in 1997, it continues to support user independence, provide caregivers peace of mind, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of manual wheelchairs, including standard, wide, and pediatric models.
MEDICARE CODE & REIMBURSEMENT
Medicare HCPCS Code: E0974
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute billing or legal advice. 210 Innovations, llc. does not guarantee coverage or reimbursement for any products. It is your responsibility to ensure the appropriateness of each claim submission, in accordance with payer requirements.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Returnable Yes For professional use only? No Compatible With See List Prescription Required No CA Prop 65 Warning No ADAPTER KITS
Modifications are needed for some wheelchair models, please see list of models below that require an adapter kit. The following adapter kits are available for purchase on our website here:
Adapter Kits for SM2-3 Anti-Rollback Device
Adapter kits allow the installation of Universal Anti-Rollback devices (SM2-3 and SM2-3W) on additional commonly used wheelchairs.
Oversize U-BOLTS (Set of 4)
OSU-BOLTS
This kit replaces the standard u-bolts from our SM2-3 and SM2-3W with u-bolts designed to fit around larger tubing with diameters from 1” to 1.160”. This kit will allow installation on:
Quickie Breezy Ultra 4 and 510
Invacare Insignia
Pride stylus Plus (also needed: SM2-BAAK)
Other models with larger diameter tubing
Below Axle Adaptor Kit
SM2-2BAAK
Provides an alternative mounting application for our models SM2-3 and SM2-3W. Some wheelchairs do not have the required clearance around the rear axle bushings to allow for the standard U-bolt attachment method. If the wheelchair does have approximately 2” of unobstructed vertical frame just below the axle bushing(s), this kit may allow installation of:
Breezy 600 – Also need OSUBOLTS
Keen wheelchairs
Invacare 9000XT Super-hemi frame (12.5” and 14.5”)
Tracer IV Adapter Kit
SM2-2TX4AK
This kit replaces aluminum stand-offs for models SM2-3 and SM2-3W specifically for use with Invacare Tracer IV. The oversized axle bushing on this wheelchair requires reduced clearance stand-offs. It is also advisable to remove axle bolt, reverse and reinstall with bolt head at frame and nut at outside of wheel.
Lever Extension
SM2-3LEVEXT
This kit allows mounting of our models SM2-3 onto an Invacare SX5 Reclining Wheelchair. This wheelchair has the rear axle location moved rearward on the frame. This kit provides adapters that extend the anti-rollback device seat lever forward to compensate for that axle location.
Ki Mobility Catalyst 4 Adapter Kit
SM2-3CAT4
This kit provides the required adapter brackets for installing models SM2-3 on the Ki Mobility Catalyst 4 wheelchair. The uniquely shaped frame and tire interface on the Catalyst 4 require these specially-grooved brake arms for improved grip, along with two Catalyst-specific bracket adapters to ensure proper mounting and function. This kit must be used when fitting our anti-rollback device to the Catalyst 4.
