Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford EliteVT Serie 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 EliteVT.
Please read and ensure you understand all instructions for use, in particular all safety information
and maintenance instructions.
Application
This device is to be used exclusively as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Intended for a single user.
A high-energy-return foot. Independent heel and toe spring provides axial deflection. The split
toe provides good ground compliance. This device also includes a spring element capable of
absorbing axial and rotational shock intended to reduce sheer stresses at the residuum/socket
interface.
Features
• Precision titanium spring for vertical compression and axial rotation
• Linear response to axial loading
• Efficient energy return
• Independent e-carbon foot springs
• Heel wedge for adjusting spring stiffness

Activity Level

This device is recommended for users that have the potential to achieve Activity Level 3 or 4.
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 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
This device may not be suitable for Activity Level 1 individuals or for competitive sports events,
as these types of users will be better served by a specially designed prosthesis optimized for their
needs.
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