Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford LINX22L1S Guide De L'utilisateur

1 Description and Intended Purpose

This document describes the V2 version of the Linx limb.
These instructions are for the user. Please keep these instructions.
Make sure that you understand all instructions for use, drawing particular attention to all
maintenance and safety information sections.
Application
The device is to be used exclusively as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Intended for single user.
The device is a fully integrated, microprocessor-controlled knee and foot system. It provides
simultaneous control over both foot and knee, co-ordinating their responses for a variety of
terrains and situations in one complete biomimetic limb. Individual adjustments can be made for
slopes and stairs, and there is a standing mode which locks the device to assist when standing.
Features
• All the functions of a microprocessor control in both knee and hydraulic ankle
• Centralised control of knee and foot to give the user a better co-ordinated response for
standing, level walk, ramp ascent and descent
• Proven to reduce stress at the socket interface
• An easy access single charging and point
• Longer battery life, 3 days average use from the internal rechargeable Li-ion battery pack
• 3 user modes
• Activity monitoring of different activities
The enhanced stability system offers:
• Standing Mode, control of knee flexion and ankle for standing
• Controlled ramp descent with Braking effect of knee and ankle
• Enhanced ramp ascent with optimized assistive effect of knee and ankle
• Active control of heel rise during walking
• Dynamic stair descent with an easy start of knee flexion
coupled with increasing support to gently lower the user during flexion
• Supportive resistance to flexion as soon as the knee stops flexing
• Increased supportive resistance to flexion to prevent 'stumbles' associated with instability at
heel strike.
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