Handicare Bure Oxygen Holder

The Handicare Bure Oxygen Holder is Direct Healthcare Group's cylinder holder for the Bure walker range, manufacturer code 56-336-4. It clamps to the walker frame and carries the cylinder with the user, so a person on oxygen can be walked by one caregiver instead of two. Westin Healthcare ships it across Canada and fits it on a service visit across Brampton and the GTA.

It comes complete with its bracket, which is why the manufacturer's accessory matrix lists it as the tube holder including bracket. Nothing else is needed to put it on the walker.

Why a walker needs its own carrier

Early mobilization is where this matters. The whole point of getting somebody onto their feet on day two after surgery is that walking is the treatment, and the thing that most often stops it is not the patient. It is the logistics: somebody has to carry the cylinder, somebody has to walk the pole, and suddenly a two-minute walk needs three staff and gets postponed to a shift when three staff are free.

Mounting the equipment on the walker collapses that back to one caregiver and one machine. It also removes the worst of the risk, which is a line or a tube being carried at a different pace from the person it is attached to.

One holder, two printed codes

Order this as 56-336-4. That is the code on the Savaria pricelist and the code printed in the current Bure Standard and Bure Low instructions for use.

You will also see 56-336 against the same holder, in the Bure Rise & Go DB instructions for use and in the manufacturer's accessory matrix, where it appears as the tube holder including bracket. A third code, 56-651, appears in the same matrix as a 2019 revision of the tube holder. Direct Healthcare Group does not publish a note explaining what separates them, so if you are matching a part on a machine already in service, send us a photograph with your enquiry and we will match it rather than assume.

Which walker it fits

This is one of the few Bure accessories the manufacturer lists against the whole range, the Bure XL included.

All three of the Bure walkers Westin sells take it.

Handicare Bure Oxygen Holder specifications

The manufacturer sells it as a single piece. If the user travels with more than one cylinder, order more than one holder and tell us where on the frame each is going, because the frame has to stay clear of the widening mechanism and of the user's hands on the handles.

Before the first walk with oxygen on board

Direct Healthcare Group's precaution for accessories is the one to apply here: verify that any accessory fitted to the device is properly attached before use. A cylinder is heavy and it is mounted high, so check the clamp every time rather than once a month.

Two more from the manual that bear on a walk with equipment aboard. Low speed is recommended when moving with the walker, and thresholds should be approached slowly, with the coming threshold communicated to the user. Both matter more with a cylinder on the frame than without one.

Cleaning and care

Direct Healthcare Group gives one cleaning routine for the walker and everything mounted on it. Wipe the parts the user touches after every use with a mild soap solution or a surface disinfectant, and clean the whole walker weekly with a cloth and warm water or a soap solution, or more often if it is in heavy use. Dry it thoroughly afterwards. The product is not corrosion proof.

Where disinfection is needed the manufacturer specifies 70 percent ethanol, 45 percent isopropanol or similar. Do not steam clean, because of the risk of corrosion, and do not use cleaning agents containing phenol or chlorine, which can damage the materials.

Related parts and walkers

The walkers Westin sells in this range are the Bure Rise & Go DB, the power rise walker with electric frame widening, the Bure Double 2.0 and the Bure XL. All three sit with the rest of our transfer equipment on the patient lifts hub.

The rest of the Bure accessory range we list: the short transfer plate and the long transfer plate with castors for patient transits, the lower leg support for the shins, the side support, the oxygen holder and the drip rod. Harnesses are the Rise & Go Belt MULTI and the standard gait training kit.

Other spare parts and hardware sit on the lift parts shelf. Walking aids of every other kind are on the walking aids page.

Delivery in Brampton and the GTA

Westin Healthcare ships this part across Canada and delivers it across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Shipping terms are on the shipping policy, and any charge is confirmed on your order.

If our technicians already service your walker, ask us to bring the part on the next visit and fit it while we are there. Call (905) 451-7743 or book through service and repairs. You are also welcome to pick it up at our Brampton showroom.

Warranty and inspection

Direct Healthcare Group states in the Bure instructions for use that the warranty applies only if repairs or alterations are made by personnel authorized by Direct Healthcare Group, and that repairs and maintenance may only be done by authorized personnel using original spare parts. No year count is printed in the manual, so ask us for the current terms that ship with your serial number and we will handle a claim with you.

The manufacturer also requires the walker to undergo a thorough inspection at least once every twelve months, performed by authorized personnel and in accordance with Direct Healthcare Group's instructions. Accessories are part of that inspection: the manual tells you to verify that any accessory fitted to the walker is properly attached before use, and to test it against the user's needs and functional ability. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department and our technicians come to the home or the facility.

Frequently asked questions

What part number should I order?

56-336-4. The same holder is printed as 56-336 in some manufacturer documents, and 56-651 appears as a 2019 revision of the tube holder. Send us a photograph if you are matching a part already on a machine.

Does it come with the bracket?

Yes. The manufacturer's accessory matrix lists it as the tube holder including bracket, and it is sold as one complete piece.

Which walkers does it fit?

Every current Bure walker: Bure Standard, Bure S, Bure Low, Bure Low S, Bure Space, Bure Double 2.0, Bure XL, Bure Rise & Go and Bure Rise & Go DB.

What size cylinder does it take?

Direct Healthcare Group does not publish a cylinder size or a diameter range for the holder. Tell us which cylinder your facility uses and we will confirm the fit with Savaria before we ship.

Can I fit two?

Yes, if the frame has room. Tell us where each one is going so we can check they clear the widening mechanism and the user's hands on the handles.

Do I need tools?

It clamps to the frame. If you would rather not fit it yourself, ask us to bring it on a service visit and our technician will fit it and check the clamp with you.

Is it safe to walk somebody with a cylinder mounted?

That is what it is for, with the manufacturer's usual cautions: check the accessory is properly attached before use, keep the speed low, and approach thresholds slowly while telling the user they are coming.

How do I clean it?

Warm water or a mild soap solution, dried thoroughly. Disinfect with 70 percent ethanol or 45 percent isopropanol. No steam, and nothing containing phenol or chlorine.

Is it the same as the drip rod?

No. The drip rod, 56-338, is a pole and holder for intravenous lines. The oxygen holder carries a cylinder. Many users need both, and they mount separately.