Dec 15, 2025
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The Panasonic Group is transforming lifestyles with innovative technologies driven by insights from the manufacturing and user frontlines. These special features profile technologies that deliver new value to society and open doors to the future.
Complete commode solution for users and caregivers.
Enhanced safety and confidence, hygienic, and easy to use
Most portable commodes are equipped with built-in handrails that assist when standing up, sitting down, and maintaining posture, but their utility for transfers is limited. Our detachable backrest and handrails allow configuration to individual user needs and condition. Weighted handrail bases suppress wobble when weight is applied, enhancing walking confidence and safety. To reduce upfront costs, the system can be rented, with no need for a new commode when and if user living space or condition changes.
RAFFINE CUBE features a system that seals waste in a bag for removal. With one pull of a lever, caregivers can close the bag and seal it tightly and securely. The sealed bag is easily removed by opening the front of the commode, and can be discarded as is. Because the container is securely sealed, there are no odors and operation is fully hygienic.
New commode and handrail concepts
offer freedom of movement, enhanced safety
RAFFINE CUBE: Taking ease of use to a new level
Most competing products offer integrated handrails, but SMOODY system handrails are detachable and configurable. Users can choose the handrails that best suit their needs and configure them as desired.
Highly stable handrails support walking
and encourage independent commode use.
System handrails are steel for high stability without wobble, even with weight applied. They provide support for movement and create opportunities for walking rehabilitation and assisted walking, while helping to maintain muscle strength. Users are empowered to access the commode with reduced, or without, caregiver support.
Simple, yet highly hygienic.
Innovative waste disposal eases caregiver burden
Conventional portable commodes feature a bucket to collect and dispose of waste, after which the bucket must be cleaned. The RAFFINE CUBE collection and disposal system uses a hardening agent and sealed, disposable containers to ensure hygienic operation, making it easier on caregivers.
Panasonic’s management philosophy:
Inspiring new products, making them possible
Care Supply Business Division, Panasonic AGE-FREE Co., Ltd.
Panasonic AGE-FREE Co., Ltd. is a unique care industry participant. We offer a total range of products and services, from nursing care to development, sales, and rental of home care equipment. Our operations include actual care sites, ensuring a flow of frontline input from diverse specialists who understand customer needs. Our approach embraces the key Panasonic management philosophies of participative management and leveraging collective wisdom, and our product development reflects these principles.
This new product leverages our strengths. While portable commodes are commonly equipped with handrails, this configurable system concept is a Panasonic first. Gathering diverse opinions and ideas and refining the design repeatedly enabled us to finally realize our vision. By continuing to practice Panasonic management principles, we are opening doors to the future of nursing care.
Note: Product and service currently available in Japan only.
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