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i-limb

TM

 digits

User Manual

 Part number: MA01063: Issue No. 1, December 2012  

Summary of Contents for i-limb digits

Page 1: ...i limb TM digits User Manual Part number MA01063 Issue No 1 December 2012...

Page 2: ...s document provides information for i limb digits users and should be used in conjunction with advice from a qualified clinical team with experience of i limb digits Refer to www touchbionics com to e...

Page 3: ...es 2 2 Battery 2 3 Battery Charging 3 biosim 3 1 biosim Overview 3 2 biosim Connecting 3 3 Navigating biosim 3 3 1 Features 3 3 2 Training 3 3 3 Hand Health Check 3 3 4 Exit 4 i limb digits Coverings...

Page 4: ...s the i limb digits to take the shape of whatever object is being held This also allows you to stop a digit or multiple digits from moving by putting pressure against the digit to stop its motion Addi...

Page 5: ...the soft tissues of a natural hand The i limb digits device will be damaged if the joints are moved in a way in which they were not designed Do not apply forces to the side of the digits or move the j...

Page 6: ...nt the hand to open or close One option is an electrode Electrodes pick up on the electrical activity that your body gives off when you contract a muscle Another option is called a Force Sensing Resis...

Page 7: ...istband and are not to be used with any other device The Wristband is switched on and off via the grey button on the central panel The light sequence is as follows On Red light appears for 8 seconds O...

Page 8: ...strated Insert the charger lead from the battery powerpack into the charge port Insert the charger into the power outlet Charging time from full discharge is approximately 2 hours A continual blue lig...

Page 9: ...2 4 Storage and Maintenance Always turn off the hand when not in use Aim to charge the battery each day after use Replace the battery every 12 months As an alternative to charging directly from domes...

Page 10: ...within a 10 meter range will need either an iPod Touch supplied by Touch Bionics and preloaded with the biosim App or a PC loaded with the biosim software and used with the biosim Bluetooth receiver...

Page 11: ...ting all devices by serial number In the illustration only one device is listed The correct i limb digits device can then be selected from the list For devices using the Wristband the serial number is...

Page 12: ...e accessed at any time from subsequent pages Features allows the set up of the i limb digits and is where triggers are linked with with grip patterns and gestures Training provides access to the train...

Page 13: ...ion Pinch Opened middle ring and little finger remain fully opened and switch off Thumb automatically moves to a partially closed position Index finger will move to provide grip against a fixed thumb...

Page 14: ...dditional Grip and Gesture Options Thumb Park Continuous all four fingers remain open and switch off only the thumb will move Lateral Grip all four fingers fully close and switch off Only thumb will m...

Page 15: ...king Triggers with Features 1 Hold open a prolonged open signal Four potential triggers are available to activate features Hold open Co contraction Double impulse and Triple impulse Triggers 2 Co cont...

Page 16: ...ick on Start to start the exercise and Done when the exercise is complete An indication of difficulty is provided by the 5 point scale on each module Strength Only focuses on generating a smooth stron...

Page 17: ...y check of the hand Click on the Run Hand Health Check icon and the health check will begin There must be an internet connection to run the Hand Health Check Hold Open focuses on generating a strong o...

Page 18: ...ember 2012 The i limb digits device will then go through a series of movements as each digit is checked the process will run for approximately 8 seconds and provide basic feedback on each step 3 3 4 E...

Page 19: ...ch digit of the device The warranty will become void if the device is used without an approved cover General Precautions The i limb digits device must be used with approved Touch Bionics digits covers...

Page 20: ...at the i limb digits device is connected correctly Prosthesis is difficult to operate Ensure the battery has good charge Battery charge does not last a full day Fully charge the battery this may take...

Page 21: ...upgrades may only be performed by qualified Touch Bionics technicians and technical partners Do not use with a damaged cover Damaged covers must be replaced or repaired by a qualified Touch Bionics te...

Page 22: ...g test using your i limb device to demonstrate your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely if required by local regulations contacting your insurance provider and advise them that you will be using...

Page 23: ...basic information will enable easy identification if the prosthesis is returned to Touch Bionics customer service Please forward details to Touch Bionics as per the contact information on the back pag...

Page 24: ...n 1 2 EN 60601 1 2006 1 2 1 Protection against electrical shock Class II 1 2 2 Degree of protection against electrical shock Type BF provides additional protection against electric shock 1 2 3 Degree...

Page 25: ...h device has a guaranteed unique id number example 0001 2012 The unique serial number for i limb digits devices is a D with a 4 digit alpha numeric number The year of manufacture of the device is then...

Page 26: ...modification improper repair and or maintenance performed by anyone other than Touch Bionics or an accredited Touch Bionics provider Damage as the result of normal wear and tear including the result...

Page 27: ...k Park Way Livingston EH53 0TH Scotland Tel 44 1506 438 556 Email info touchbionics com For address details and further information please visit www touchbionics com Third party products and brand nam...

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