PROTEOR DYNADAPT F10 Notice D'utilisation page 4

EVAQ8 models
The straight barb, exhaust filter, tubing, inline filter, socket right angle barb, and hose retainer are included with the foot and
may require assembly prior to use.
The connection method to the socket is left to the discretion of the prosthetist. It is entirely dependent on the clinician's chosen
socket design that will dictate how the EVAQ8 will be connected. There are many fabrication methods and materials that can be
used. A socket should be fabricated using materials that will hold vacuum and provide a connection point for the EVAQ8 pump.
This can be done using a specifically designed socket attachment plate for vacuum assisted suspension.
•
A hole can be drilled and tapped into the distal end of the socket to accept a 90-degree barbed fitting. The barbed fitting
•
provided with the kit is a 10-32 UNF thread.
A hole can be drilled and tapped to accept an expulsion valve designed to be used with vacuum assisted systems.
•
All 3 systems should be checked for leaks when completed.
•
To connect the vacuum system to the socket:
Locate the vacuum hose coming out of the foot shell and sock. The hose should come connected to the inline filter, which
•
is connected to a bent 90 degree tube, which is connected to the straight barb of the Valve Body Assembly.
Route the vacuum hose to the medial side of the pylon or wrap the tubing around the pylon (to prevent damage to the
•
tube or snagging while walking).
Secure the tubing to the pylon using the included hose retainer or appropriate tape.
•
Cut the tubing to desired length and connect to the barbed connection on the socket.
•
10. ADJUSTMENTS
The heel stiffness at foot loading can be adjusted using the stiffening bumpers. The bumpers may be temporarily attached using
the pre-applied adhesive in the location indicated in the table below. The recommended location will stiffen the heel of about 1
category. If necessary, move the bumpers anteriorly (stiffer) or posteriorly (softer) to get the desired stiffness. For permanent
placement, clean off the pre-applied adhesive with acetone and adhere bumpers using cyanoacrylate glue. (Does not apply to
EVAQ8 model)
Distance from the rear
Foot size (A)
end of the sole (B)
22-25 cm 29 mm / 1,14''
26-28 cm 35 mm / 1,4''
29-31 cm 48 mm / 1,9''
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
CONCERN
• Foot flat occurs too rapidly
Heel too soft • Toe feels excessively stiff
• Knee hyperextension
• Rapid knee flexion, instability
Heel too hard
• Heel to toe progression too fast
• Lack of energy return sensation
Foot module
• Flat spot in rollover motion at slow cadences
too stiff
• Clicking noise at initial contact
Foot module
• Excessive toe deflection with high impact
too soft
activity
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
• Shift socket anteriorly in relation to the foot
• Attach stiffening bumpers. See section 10 above
for installation details
• Shift socket posteriorly in relation to the foot
• Verify appropriate foot module category
• Consider a lower category foot module
• Consider a higher category foot module
Page 3 of 6
IFU-01-036