Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford 189126 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 Child's 3-Prong
Lamination Adapter.
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.
The device is incorporated into a laminated socket suitable for a user weight limit of 60 kg. It
provides ± 6 mm of M-L shift (Medial-Lateral shift).
Feature
• Durable steel construction
Activity Level
This device is recommended for users that have the potential to achieve Activity Levels 1-4.
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 1
Has the ability or potential to use a prosthesisfor 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.
Contraindication
This device is not recommended for short residual limbs.
Clinical Benefit
This device provides an in-built connection point from the socket to other prosthetic
componentry.
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