Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford M36 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 M36 Adapter Kit.
Please read and ensure you understand all instructions for use, in particular all safety information
and maintenance instructions.
Application
This device connects prosthetic devices and allows for rotational adjustment. The device is to be
used exclusively as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Features
• When tightened securely the device offers a secure way to connect two parts of the limb.
• The rotational movement offered by the adapter and A-P slide adjustment when fitted to a
Blatchford chassis allows for a customized limb adjustment to suit the user.

Activity Level

This device is suitable for activity levels 1 to 4; weight limits apply, see Section 8 Technical
Data. 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 household 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.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications if used in accordance with these instructions.
Clinical Benefits
• Provides a connection between the socket and the prosthetic knee.
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