Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford AqualimbTT 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 AqualimbTT.
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.
This device is a shin-foot unit that is for use as a component of a transtibial prosthesis.
This device is water-resistant and is intended for use only as a shower limb.

Activity Level

This device is for Activity Level 1 and 2 users. Activity Level 3 and 4 users may only use this device
if they limit their activities to Activity Level 2.
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 barries
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
This device should not be used for any activity above Activity Level 2.
The device is not to be used with footware.
Users with poor balance (unless they remain seated while showering).
Clinical Benefits
Allows the user to wear their prosthesis whilst showering and in wet environments.
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