Össur TALUX TLXoxxyz Instructions For Use Manual

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6ENGLISHThis manual is intended for use by a certified prosthetist.TALUX® SYSTEM (Figure 1)• Indicated for low to moderate impact levels only.• Build height with Male Pyramid: 176mm (6 15/16“).• Maximum weight 147kg (325 lbs) low activity or 130kg (285 lbs) moderateactivity.• 10 mm (3/8“) heel height.• Available in sizes 23-30.INDICATIONS FOR USELower limb amputationCONTRAINDICATIONSNone knownINTENDED USEThe device is a non-invasive, reusable prosthetic device, designed forsingle patient use. The device is to be used exclusively for theexo-prosthetic fittings of people with lower-limb loss.The device supportslow to moderate impact levels. The device supports low to moderateimpact levels.BENCH ALIGNMENT (Figure 2)• Adjust to appropriate heel height (using the shoe).• Introduce appropriate socket angels flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.• Divide the foot cover into 3 equal portions.• The load line should fall at the junction of the posterior and the middlethird portions as shown in the diagram.• The mark denoting the junction of the middle and posterior thirds islocated inside the foot cover opening.DYNAMIC ALIGNMENTThe tapered heel part, compressed tarsal core and the opened dual J-shapedpylons store energy at heel strike, then slowly releasing it to assist tibialprogression to midstance. The forward momentum generated by this actionresults in the toe being loaded for optimum energy release to toe off. Theheel to toe action can be influenced by:• A-P positioning of foot• Dorsi-Plantarflexion• Heel Stiffness