Description And Intended Purpose; Activity Level - Blatchford SuperSACH P529101 Instrucciones De Uso

1 Description and Intended Purpose

These Instructions for Use are intended for the practitioner and user unless otherwise stated.
The term device is used throughout to refer to the SuperSACH.
Please read and ensure you understand these instructions, in particular all safety information and
maintenance instructions.
Application
This device is to be used exclusively as part of a lower limb prostheses with an interfacing
Blatchford product, intended for a single user.
This device provides the user with a cushioned heel and a flexible keel. The adjustable heel screw
allows heel cushion adjustment for an individual fit.
Features
• Lightweight polyurethane foam foot shell
• Integrated pyramid insert
• Adjustable heel cushion
• Sandal toe

Activity Level

This device is recommended for Activity Level 1 or 2 users (weight limits apply, see Technical
Data). 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 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.
Contraindications
This device may not be suitable for competitive sports events, as these types of user may be
better served by a specially designed prosthesis optimized for their needs.
Clinical Benefits
• Low heel stiffness at weight acceptance gives good stability for lower mobility patients
• Long-lasting for low mobility users
• High satisfaction rates amongst bilateral users
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