Benchmarking

Bedpan Pontoon With Disposal Bags

Strengths: Use of the bed, Minimal Patient movement, Easy disposalWeaknesses: Cold, Hard, Uncomfortable, Spills easily, Requires assistance, Hard to cleanPrice: $10Value: The key value is that the patient need not get up out of bed to use the washroomTarget Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatients Competitor Level: Direct Competitor, Highest threat

Stainless Steel Bedpans

Strengths: autoclavable, 500 lb weight capacity, easy to cleanWeaknesses: cold, HardPrice: $31.24Value: easy to clean, longer product life, support more weight, eliminate bacteria growth.Target Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatientsCompetitor Level: Direct Competitor, Highest threat

AliMed Bed Pan

Strengths: Extra low profile, easy to get the patient on, anti-spill,comfort, fit all people sizeWeaknesses: caregiver has to hold it close to them, hard to cleanPrice: $25.75Value: This is arguably the most comfortable bed pan ever. Low profile bed pan fits people of all sizes. The flat seating area is comfortable and forms an anti-splash lip. It is strong, durable, reusable and fully autoclavable.Target Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatientsCompetitor Level: Direct Competitor, Highest threat

SaniChaise BedpanStrengths: Broad flat top good for sitting a while in the wheelchair, Wider Design, disposable Plastic bag, Easier to store and less expensive.Weaknesses: ?Price: $14.99

Value: No more back injuries lifting or rolling heavy patients. The design does the work by holding the bedpan in place while

the bed is raised, automatically positioning the patient on top of the pan with no effort to caregivers. Target Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatientsCompetitor Level: Analog Competitor, Highest threat

MediChoice BedpansStrengths: deep reservoir, Rolled reinforced edges, Saddle-style designWeaknesses: glue edge make this hard to cleanPrice:$2.55 Value: a large surface area to evenly distribute weight and are mobile when placed under patients. The bedpans have a deep reservoir, which is designed to prevent spillageTarget Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatientsCompetitor Level: Direct Competitor, Highest threat

MediChoice BedpansStrengths: tapered front and loop handle for easy positioningWeaknesses: Hard to clean, uncomfortable, shallowPrice:$1.77 Value: Can be used for patients recovering from surgeryTarget Market: Primarily targets seniors and acute care inpatientsCompetitor Level: Direct Competitor, low threat

Depends Underwear

Strengths: Quick disposalWeaknesses: Loss of patient dignity, SpillagePrice: $15 - $30Value: The key value is that they are very quick to dispose, therefore no clean upTarget Market: Primarily SeniorsCompetitor Level: Analog competitor, medium threat

Attends Breathable Briefs Extra Absorbent

Strengths: Boasts comfort, breathability, and absorbency. Best approximates regular underwearWeaknesses: Embarrassing to wearPrice: $1.10/each ($66.00 box set)Value: Provides the patient with the comfort and familiarity of natural underwearCompetitor Level: Analog Competitor, medium threat

Drive Medical Deluxe Bariatric Drop-Arm CommodeStrengths: Easy-to-release arm mechanism, Large, durable snap-on seat, Pail easily slides, weight capacity of 1000 pounds.Weaknesses: shame to be saw, smell. Price: $109.64Value: Able to withstand a weight capacity of 1000 pounds, this heavy-duty bariatric commode by Drive Medical is designed with the extra space and comfort you need. Featuring a deeper and wider seat as well as padded arms and backrest this commode is great for everyday use. The armrests provide a comfortable place to rest on when sitting and indicate a safe place to grab, making sitting and standing easier. For consumers using a wheelchair the tool free drop arms makes lateral transfer to and from this commode easy and safe. The grey powder coated steel construction provides strength, and comes complete with an extra-large commode bucket that can be removed.Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat

Mobile Commode Chair

Strengths: adjustable seat height, using the chair or over a standard toilet, assistance to help the user to sit down and stand, High back seat provides comfort and support for transport and toileting, detachable footrest, Four locking casters that allow the user to feel safe.Weaknesses: not good for people that have mobility issues, expensive, over complex. Price: $680.15Value: Mobile Commode Chair by Ergoactives is a multifunctional chair designed with the end-user in mind. It has adjustable seat height and included commode pail that provides the patient or end-user with the option to toilet using the chair or over a standard toilet. This integrated safe spring mechanism offers assistance to help the user to sit down and stand after hygiene care has been completed. This Commode Chair is waterproof and may be used in the shower.Competitor Level:Indirect Competitor, medium threat

Portable Commode

Strengths: More comfortable, Independence, No SpillageWeaknesses: For those who are not bed ridden

Price: $70 - $250Value: The key value is that the user need not risk a fall while going to the washroom, and instead use the commode at their bedsideCompetitor Level: Indirect Competitor, medium threat

Drive Medical Combination Padded Seat Transfer Bench with Commode

Strengths: Combines transfer bench and commode, lightweight Aluminum A-frame, comfortable cushioned seat and backrest, adjustable Height, pinch-free cover, No exposed hardwareWeaknesses: cushioned seat and backrest are hard to clean, medical design shame to saw by others Price: $97.98Value: This versatile product from Drive Medical combines a transfer bench and a commode into one. Its comfortable cushioned seat and backrest and 1" aluminum-frame construction provide comfort and stability. The seat's back adjusts tool-free for your convenience, while extra large suction cups provide added safety. Competitor Level: Indirect Competitor, medium threat

Reusable Portable Male Comfort Fit Advantage Urinal SystemStrengths: Urine rapidly drains from urinal into a 2-liter collection bag with one-way valve, Reduces falls, caregiver workload, odor, brief use and infections, COMFORT MALE FIT model is portable, Re-useable, easy to clean.Unique padded rim creates a better seal.Weaknesses: Only for urinationPrice: $34.99Value: urine rapidly drains from the urinal. Having an empty urinal throughout the night greatly reduces trips to the bathroom, falls, caregiver burnout, spills, linen changes and infections. This system is

designed for continent men with the ability to sense the need to urinate. Advantage Urinal Systems allows the individual and their caregiver increased rest and sleep. Every Advantage Urinal System Model has been designed to save time and money while promoting independence and dignity. This System is easy and comes ready to use. Follow tips on the included packaging for best results.Competitor Level: Analog Competitor, medium threat

Uriwell Unisex Personal Toilet Portable UrinalStrengths: Fully adjustable urinal can be bent and shaped, Personal urinal has a unisex adapter, SO EASY TO STORE, CONVENIENT MEASURINGWeaknesses: Only for urinationPrice: $19.99

Value: allows you to answer nature's call discreetly at home or on the go, good designCompetitor Level:Analog Competitor, medium threat

Mansfield Stay Safe Female Urinal

Strengths: Handheld, less spilling, graduated for caretaker measurementWeaknesses: Only for urinationPrice: $15Value: The key value is that the user can hold on to the device while they use it, giving them more controlCompetitor Level: Analog Competitor, medium threat

Women Camping Urinal Strengths: No need to sit, Maintain your privacy and banish bare bottoms, flicked dryWeaknesses: Only for urinationPrice: $15Value: The key value is that the user can hold on to the device while they use it, giving them more controlCompetitor Level: Analog Competitor, medium threat

Table 1: Best in Class Feature Set

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