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LimbLogic®
Patient
Instructions
LimbLogic uses air pressure and a sealing system
to suspend your prosthesis.
The system includes a fob that gives you remote
control of the vacuum level.
Please read these instructions thoroughly.
Contact your prosthetist if you have any
questions.
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  • Page 1 LimbLogic® Patient Instructions LimbLogic uses air pressure and a sealing system to suspend your prosthesis. The system includes a fob that gives you remote control of the vacuum level. Please read these instructions thoroughly. Contact your prosthetist if you have any...
  • Page 2 Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Consult the section on Regulatory Information for more information on safety and compliance. LimbLogic is designed for use by a single patient only. Use on more than one patient may result in cross- contamination potentially causing a serious infection.
  • Page 3 Contact your prosthetist if you develop rashes or other reactions after contact with LimbLogic components. The Side Mount LimbLogic Vacuum Pump has been designed and tested for mounting on transfemoral sockets. Use in other configurations may result in tripping or other hazards.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installing the Fob Battery ................5 Quick-Start Guide ..................6 Fob Guide ....................... 6 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery ............7 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery Outside the U.S....8 Charging the Vacuum Pump Battery in a Vehicle ......8 Turning On the Vacuum Pump ..............

  • Page 5: Installing The Fob Battery

    Overview INSTALLING THE FOB BATTERY The fob uses a coin cell battery. The type is CR2032. The battery that is shipped with the system must be installed prior to using the fob. The battery will normally have to be replaced every 3 months. Pry open the fob case with a small flat blade screwdriver.

  • Page 6: Quick-Start Guide

    Overview QUICK-START GUIDE 1. Turn on the Vacuum Pump. Press one time. Pump will beep once. Wait 10 seconds. 2. Turn on the fob. Press and hold the center button The yellow numbers will flash in a “chasing” pattern. Then they will display the current vacuum level.

  • Page 7: Charging The Vacuum Pump Battery

    (refer to page 10). To resume vacuum regulation, press the on/off button one time for Active State. Press again to turn the pump off. Do NOT walk while charging your LimbLogic. You may trip and fall. Use ONLY a WillowWood Charger. Use of any other charger...

  • Page 8: Charging The Vacuum Pump Battery Outside The U.s

    Overview The battery will power the pump for at least a full 18 hour day of normal usage. It will do so for the life of the product. (Refer to “Service Life” on page 13.) If it is unable to do so, please refer to page 14 or call your prosthetist.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Vacuum Pump

    Overview TURNING ON THE VACUUM PUMP on/off button on/off button Press the on/off button on the Vacuum Pump one time. The Vacuum Pump will beep once. Before turning on the fob wait 10 seconds for the pump to activate. TURNING OFF THE VACUUM PUMP Press the on/off button on the Vacuum Pump and hold for 1 second.

  • Page 10: Changing Vacuum Set Point

    Overview CHANGING VACUUM SET POINT Current vacuum level Enter Down Make sure that the fob is on that the yellow numbers are showing the current vacuum level. Press the Up or Down button for 1 second until the yellow numbers flash. The flashing numbers indicate that the Vacuum Set Point is being changed.

  • Page 11: Bilateral Indicators

    Overview If the pump detects a leak, the red Leak Indicator lights up. Also, the pump enters Standby State and beeps 10 times rapidly. The beeps repeat every 30 seconds unless you press the on/off button on the pump. The beeps will stop after 6 minutes. To return to Active State, press and hold the Enter button.

  • Page 12: Detecting A Leak

    The fob and Charger should not be exposed to water or other liquids. If your fob is damaged by water, call your prosthetist for a replacement. You can continue to use your LimbLogic by simply turning it on and off with the push button.

  • Page 13: Exhaust Tube Muffler Cleaning

    You can clean your pump by wiping it with a damp cloth. Use only water. Do not allow children or pets to play with your LimbLogic or its accessories. They are designed to be durable, but they may be damaged if exposed to rough handling such as chewing.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    Overview TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. the Charger is • The on/off button could be damaged. not connected to Verify that the rubber boot is intact the pump.
  • Page 15 • Do you have the correct fob-pump combination? The fob and pump are electronically matched. Ask your prosthetist to call WillowWood with the serial numbers of the fob and the pump. WillowWood will verify that the set is matched. The Adapter • The AC electricity to the wall outlet LED on the may not be turned on.
  • Page 16 Overview Problem Action The Node LED Call your prosthetist. on the Charger does not light or blink when the Charger is plugged into vacuum pump and AC outlet. The Node LED Reset the Charger by unplugging it from is red. the wall, waiting ten seconds, and then plugging it back in.
  • Page 17 OPERATION AT HIGH ALTITUDE OR LOW PRESSURE LimbLogic uses air pressure to hold on a prosthesis. There is less air pressure at higher altitudes. The system works normally at a height up to 1700 meters*. Above 1700 meters*, the system might act like it is leaking.

  • Page 18: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION Return this product to the factory for proper disposal. Essential performance: The LimbLogic fob, charger, and side mounted pump perform no essential performance. The distally mounted pump is designed to provide structural support when assembled into a prosthesis and complies to ISO 10328 for this function.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 Technical Information LimbLogic Battery Charger This product is designed to work with WillowWood products specifically designed for its use. Use Willow- Wood charger part number LLV-21011. Use with other products may result in harm to the device, the user, or both, may void the warranty, and may negatively affect EMC performance and/or compliance.
  • Page 21 Guidance and 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 test Compliance...
  • Page 22 Technical Information Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity LimbLogic is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LimbLogic should assure it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601...
  • Page 23 Technical Information Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity LimbLogic is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LimbLogic should assure it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 -1250 to 10000 feet (-380 to +3000 meters) Pressure 1060 to 700 hPA Restrictions: – LimbLogic must not be used in salt water or any other corrosive environment. – At temperatures below freezing, condensation will form and freeze in the pump preventing further operation until warmed.
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  • Page 28 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 Patent www.willowwoodco.com/ education-and-resources/patents PN-2014-T 14 JAN 2016...

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