Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford Epirus Serie Instrucciones De Uso

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 Epirus.
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.
Intended for single user.
A moderate-energy-return foot with resilient multi-axial ankle movement. Independent heel and
toe spring provides some axial deflection. The split toe provides good ground compliance.

Activity Level

This device is recommended for users that have the potential to achieve Activity Level 3 (weight
limits apply, see Technical Data section).
Of course there are exceptions and in our recommendation we want to allow for unique,
individual circumstances. There may also be a number of users in the Activity Levels 2 and 4*
who would benefit from the smoother transition from heel to toe offered by this device, but this
decision should be made with sound and thorough justification.
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 and always use one higher spring rate category than shown in the
Spring set selection table.
Contraindications
This device might not be suitable for Activity Level 1 individuals or for competitive sports events,
as these types of users will be better served by a specially designed prosthesis optimized for their
needs.
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