Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford Navigator Instructions D'utilisation

1 Description and Intended Purpose

These instructions are for the practitioner and user unless otherwise stated.
The term device is used throughout these instructions for use to refer to Navigator.
Please read and ensure you understand all instructions for use, in particular all safety information
and maintenance instructions.
Application
This device is an ankle-foot unit that is for use as a component of a lower limb prosthesis.
This device comprises an integrated multi-axial ankle and a resilient keel which offer the user
enhanced ground compliance.
This device is for a single user.
Features
• Multi-axial ankle with resilient keel
• Short, energy-efficient, rollover shape keel optimized for K2 gait
• Integrated ankle joint
• Choice of ankle stiffness
• Sandal toe foot shell
Activity Level
This device is recommended for Activity Level 1–3 users (weight restrictions apply, see Technical
Data section). As an exception to our recommendation, Activity Level 4* users may only use this
device based upon the outcome of a prosthetic assessment.
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 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.
*Maximum user weight: 100 kg (220 lb).
Contraindications
This device is not suitable for use in competitive sports events.
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