April 4, 2025 | Terry Smith

Frequently asked questions about the OpFlex Day Surgery Stretcher

In this article, we’ll answer the 5 most common questions we receive about the OpFlex Day Surgery Stretcher from Felgains.

What procedures is the OpFlex suitable for?

The OpFlex Stretcher has been designed for the rigours of day surgery units and is well-suited for High-Volume, Low-Complexity procedures.

Some of the procedures the OpFlex is most suitable for include general surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, urology, gynecology, proctology, laryngology, ophthalmology and others. 

What’s the safe working load of the OpFlex Stretcher?

The safe working load of the OpFlex Day Surgery Stretcher is 200kg, or 31 stone, which is designed to suit the majority of patients seen and treated in day surgery units.

What accessories are available for the OpFlex Stretcher?

There are over 60 accessories available for the OpFlex Stretcher, making it one of the most customisable in its class. 

For a full list of OpFlex accessories, please click here.

Some of the accessories include:

  • Additional Head Rest Pillow
  • Horseshoe Headrest
  • Hands Support
  • Leg Plate
  • Transfer Footrest
  • Foot Supports
  • Pediatric Attachements
  • Siderails
  • IV pole
  • Anaesthetic frame
  • Arm Support
  • Shoulder Support
  • Chest Support
  • Abdo Strap
  • Leg Strap
  • Thigh Holder
  • Gynae Attachment

How adjustable is the OpFlex Day Surgery Stretcher?

With a greater range of lateral tilt, headrest adjustment, backrest adjustment and footrest adjustment than any other product in its class, the OpFlex is the most adjustable day surgery stretcher available in the UK. Below are the adjustment ranges achievable with the OpFlex:

  • Backrest adjustability:   -40° – +85°
  • Side Tilt – 20° in both directions
  • Legrest adjustability: -90° – +25° (for divided legs)

The ability to easily program 3 standard positions into the hand control saves time for certain procedures where the same positioning is always adopted. 

How much does the OpFlex Stretcher cost?

The OpFlex starts at £8,933 excluding VAT for a single unit. Please note, however, that quantity discounts are available. 

Adding accessories and options will affect the price, so please contact us for an accurate quote. 

 


 

I hope this article has answered some of your questions about the OpFlex Day Surgery Stretcher. If you have further questions or would like to get in touch with our team, please get in touch.

 


 

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