eWalk
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Construction and Function
The eWalk prosthetic foot was developed for the needs of users with activity level K2. The
foot is suitable for walking on various surfaces.
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The product is intended exclusively for lower limb fittings.
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Patient weights that the product can be used are given under technical information,
page 3.
General safety instructions
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Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions given under tech-
nical information, page 3. (Inform the patient)
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If there is any visible damage, stop using the product. (Inform the patient)
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Do not hesitate by considering the repair and maintenance periods specified for the
product. (inform the patient)
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Only use the product on a single patient.
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If there is mechanical damage to the product, check its function, or contact the autho-
rized institution. (Inform the patient)
Before installing the Prosthesis
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Plantarflex / Dorsiflex foot to fit shoe heel height.
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Adduct / Abduct socket to provide proper front plane angle.
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Flex or extend the socket to ensure proper sagittal plane angle.
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Move the socket linearly to ensure that the weight line falls along the leading edge of the
pylon.
Installation
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The applicability of the products has been tested only with products in the ORTOTEK
modular system.
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Use the product with parts that can be applied together.
The eWalk carbon foot module consists of an assembled carbon fiber composite component,
baseplate, Spectra ™ socks and foot shell. Rubber reinforcing pads are provided to increase
the heel stiffness level. After dynamic alignment, secure the appropriate torque pyramid set
screws with a threaded locking adhesive.
Summary of Contents for eWalk E7W Series
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