Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford 169407 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 Sliding/Rotating Male
Pyramid 4-Bolt Adapter Kit.
Please read and ensure you understand all instructions for use, in particular all safety information
and maintenance instructions.
Application
This device is an adapter to allow secure connection between a Blatchford female pyramid
connector on a prosthetic limb and a prosthetic socket with a four-bolt connection. The
device provides horizontal slide adjustment in the anterior-posterior plane, rotational and tilt
adjustment in the vertical plane.
Intended for a single user.
Feature
• Lightweight, strong, aluminum and titanium construction
Activity Level
This device is recommended for users that have the potential to achieve Activity Levels 1-4
(weight limits apply, see Technical Data section). Of course there are exceptions and in our
recommendation we want to allow for unique, individual circumstances and any such decision
should be made with sound and thorough justification.
Activity Level 1
Has the ability or potential to use a prosthesisfor transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed
cadence. Typical of the limited and unlimited 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.
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