Description And Intended Purpose; Contraindications - Blatchford VTM1 Gebrauchsanweisung

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 VTM (Vector Thrust
Male).
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 a single user.
Activity Level
This device is recommended for users that have the potential to achieve Activity Level 3 or 4. 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 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.

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.
Ensure that the user has understood all instructions for use, drawing particular attention to the
section regarding maintenance.
Clinical Benefits
• Reduced loading rate on the residual limb, compared to rigid pylons
• Reduced back pain when twisting, compared to rigid pylons
• Increased walking speed, compared to rigid pylons
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