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LimbLogic Patient Instructions LimbLogic features an electronically controlled Vacuum Pump that uses air pressure and a sealing sleeve to securely suspend your prosthesis. The fob included with the system provides you with wireless control and monitoring of the vacuum level.
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This may impair function of your vacuum system. Do not allow acetone to contact the Vacuum Pump or fob. LimbLogic is not intended to be used as the only means of attachment of prosthesis to patient. All LimbLogic components have passed safety testing for use as medical devices.
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Page Installing the Fob Battery ................. 4 Quick-Start Guide ..................5 Fob Guide ......................5 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery ........... 6 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery Outisde the U.S....7 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery in a Vehicle ......7 Turning On the Vacuum Pump ..............8 Turning Off the Vacuum Pump ..............8 Resetting the Vacuum Pump ..............8...
Overview INSTALLINg ThE FOb bATTERy The fob uses a commercially available CR2032 coin cell battery. The battery will normally have to be replaced every 3 to 6 months depending upon how much the fob is used. The fob case can be pried open using a small flat blade screw- driver, then snapped back together starting at the battery end and working back toward the opposite end.
Overview QUICk-START gUIDE 1. Turn on the Vacuum Pump. Press one time. Pump will beep once. 2. Turn on the fob. Press and hold center button until the yellow digits flash in a “chasing” pattern and then display the current vacuum level. The pump will operate until the preselected vacuum level has been reached.
To turn the pump off, press the on/off button again. Use ONLy a WillowWood charger. Use of any other charger may result in damage to the Vacuum Pump or the charger or both.
Overview ChARgINg ThE VACUUM PUMP bATTERy OUTSIDE ThE UNITED STATES If you have an international charger, your charger will come with a collection of prong adapters that will allow you to use your charger in many countries. Plugging a prong set into an outlet without the charger may expose you to dangerous voltages.
Overview TURNINg ON ThE VACUUM PUMP on/off button Press the on/off button on the Vacuum Pump one time. TURNINg OFF ThE VACUUM PUMP Press the on/off button on the Vacuum Pump and hold for 1 second. The Vacuum Pump will beep twice. Note: if the pump has just been unplugged from the charger, it will be in Standby Mode (refer to page 9).
Overview ChANgINg VACUUM SET POINT Current vacuum level Enter Down Make sure the fob is on and displaying the current vacuum level in the yellow digits. Press the Up or Down button for 1 second until the yellow digits flash to indicate that the Vacuum Set Point is being changed. Adjust the Vacuum Set Point as follows: •...
Overview If the pump detects a leak, the red Leak Indicator will illuminate, the regulation mode will change to Standby Mode, and the pump will beep 10 times rapidly. The pump will repeat this every 30 seconds for 6 minutes unless acknowledged by pressing the on/off button on the pump.
Overview DETECTINg A LEAk Leak Indicator If the Vacuum Pump detects a leak, the red Leak Indicator will illuminate, and the system will enter Standby Mode. At this time, the pump will make 10 short beeps. This will repeat every 30 seconds for 6 minutes unless acknowledged by pressing the on/off button on the pump.
Clear the clog in the tube by running water or by gently blowing compressesd air through the tube. If the clog cannot be cleared, purchase a replacement Exhaust Tube from WillowWood (LLV-21080). If the pump must be used before the replacement tube can be installed: 1.
Overview TROUbLEShOOTINg gUIDE If you are still experiencing a problem after consulting this guide, contact your prosthetist. Problem Action The pump does • The pump’s internal battery may not not beep when be charged. Charge the pump with the the on/off button charger for at least 30 minutes and try is pressed and again.
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• Do you have the correct fob-pump combination? The fob and pump are electronically matched during the pro- duction process. Ask your prosthetist to contact WillowWood with the serial number of the fob and serial number of the pump to verify that the set is matched.
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Overview Problem Action The pump runs Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the repeatedly. Exhaust Tube Fitting from the pump housing. Do not lose the o-ring from the fitting. Install the drain tube and flush the system with alcohol. The Muffler on the Exhaust Tube may be The pump beeps clogged.
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Overview Error Codes If the vacuum pump’s controller detects an error from which it cannot recover, the fob display will alternate between the letters “Er” and a two-digit error code. Refer to the chart below for the type of error indicated by each code and the corresponding action.
Blocking or plugging the exhaust port of the vacuum control assembly will prevent proper operation of the vacuum pump. The LimbLogic Vacuum Pump is intended for use on a single patient. Use of the system with multiple patients could lead to cross contamination between patients.
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Technical Information LimbLogic battery Charger This product is designed to work with WillowWood products specifically designed for its use. Use WillowWood charger part number LLV-21011. Use with other products may result in harm to the device, the user, or both and void the warranty. Refer to...
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Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions LimbLogic is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The customer or the user of the LimbLogic should assure it is used in such an environment. Emissions from this device comply with the recommendations of the ICNIRP’s “Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to...
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Technical Information guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity LimbLogic is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The customer or the user of the LimbLogic should assure it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601...
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Technical Information guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity LimbLogic is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The customer or the user of the LimbLogic should assure it is used in such an environment. Immunity Compliance IEC 60601...
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the LimbLogic LimbLogic is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of LimbLogic can help prevent electromagnetic...
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Technical Information USER PROFILE Prosthetist user The LLVS system is intended to be used for assembly of prosthetic devices by a certified prosthetist or prosthetic technician. Patient user The LLVS system is intended for use by patients meeting the following conditions. –...
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The Ohio Willow Wood Company 15441 Scioto Darby Road Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 phone 740.869.3377 / 800.848.4930 fax 740.869.4374 www.willowwoodco.com Ohio Willow Wood Company B.V Keizersgracht 62/64 1015 CS Amsterdam The Netherlands PN-2014-M 26 OCT 2012 U.S. Patents 8,242,879; 8,016,892; 7,914,586; 7,947,085...
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