Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford 099135 Instrucciones De Uso

1 Description and Intended Purpose

These Instructions for Use are intended for use by the practitioner and user unless otherwise
stated.
The term device is used throughout these instructions for use to refer to the Transfemoral Suction
Socket Valve Kit for Flexible Sockets.
Please read and ensure you understand all instructions for use, in particular all safety information
and maintenance instructions.
Application
The device is designed for use exclusively as part of a transfemoral lower limb prosthesis.
A prosthetic valve for use in suction sockets made with flexible thermoplastic socket materials.
Constructed in accordance with Blatchford socket manufacturing recommendations.
Intended for single user only.
Features
• Maintains vacuum within the socket.
• Depression of the central button allows manual ingress or expulsion of air, adjusting the
level of vacuum within the socket.
• Facilitates donning/doffing by removal of the central threaded valve.

Activity Level

This device is suitable for activity levels 1 to 4; weight limits apply, see Technical Data, Section 9.
Of course there are exceptions and in our recommendation we want to allow for unique,
individual circumstances and any such decision should be made with sound and thorough
justification.
Activity Level 1
Has the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed
cadence. Typical of the limited and unlimited ambulator.
Activity Level 2
Has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low level environmental barriers
such as curbs, stairs, or uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community ambulator.
Activity Level 3
Has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence.
Typical of the community ambulator who has the ability to traverse most environmental barriers and
may have vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond
simple locomotion.
Activity Level 4
Has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds basic ambulation skills, exhibiting
high impact, stress, or energy levels. Typical of the prosthetic demands of the child, active adult, or
athlete.
3
934395PK1/1-0421