Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford LINX22L1S Manuel

1 Description and Intended Purpose

This document describes the V2 version of the Linx limb.
These instructions are for the practitioner.
Ensure that the user has understood all instructions for use, drawing particular attention to the
sections regarding safety and maintenance.
Application
The device is to be used exclusively as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Intended for a 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.
The device is configured for a specific user via the easy-to-use Linx programming app (available
for IOS and Android), connecting via a Bluetooth® wireless technology connection to an on-
board module. The app provides comprehensive programming and fine-tuning functions
to produce a highly-refined device set-up that accurately responds to the user's needs and
operating environment.
If the app is unavailable, the device can also be configured using button programming, via
buttons at the rear of the knee. However, the app offers a greater degree of programming control
for a more refined set-up than is possible via button programming.
Features
• All the functions of microprocessor control in both knee and hydraulic ankle
• Centralised control of knee and foot to give the user a better coordinated response for
standing, level walk, ramp ascent and descent.
• App-based set-up via a built-in Bluetooth® link
• 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
• Capability to program whole limb via buttons on the rear of the knee
• Activity monitoring of different activities
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