Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford ESK+ Instructions D'utilisation

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 Manual Knee ESK+
products.
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.
This device is for a single user.
This device is a knee unit that provides a uniaxial frame for a weight activated stabilized knee
which provides support for the prosthesis at various cadences on on a variety of terrains and is
intended to improve safety and reduce compensation. It is available with a fixed setting PSPC
(Pneumatic Swing Phase Control) unit.
The device is equipped with a manually operated knee lock that can be engaged in situations
when extra security is needed.
Features
Limited stance flexion during weight
bearing
Tough carbon fibre frame
115 degree knee flexion
Adjustable sensitivity of knee stability
Independent manually adjustable swing
controls for flexion and extension
Locked knee for prolonged weight
bearing and additional security
Manually adjusted
PSPC
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Manual knee lock
engaged
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