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These hooks are a voluntary-opening device and grasping tension is adjusted by the adding of tension bands, rings, or springs (see catalog for additional fillauer.com information). There are also smaller sizes available; see for information on other sizes of canted hooks.
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(Risk Management for Installation and Calibration) Installation The hook may be installed in any Fillauer wrist unit with a ½-20 thread. Follow the instructions provided with the wrist unit for best results. Cabling The hook “thumb” has been designed with a receiver for a ⁹⁄ ³² inch ball terminal. A triple swivel with ⁹⁄...
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Compatibility Fillauer hooks have been tested with and are recommended for use with Fillauer wrists that have a ½-20 internal thread. They may be used with any equivalent ½-20 threaded wrist units; however, damage caused by other manufacturers wrist units is not covered under warranty of this device.
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User Instructions The providing health care professional must review the following information directly with the user. Care and Maintenance CAUTION: Nitrile coatings are not intended for use in high-temperature applications. Refrain from contact with items that are above 85 °C (185 °F) as damage to the coating may occur.
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Serious Incidents In the unlikely event of a serious incident, seek immediate medical help and contact your prosthetist at your earliest possible convenience. Clinicians should contact their local Fillauer representative immediately in the event of any device failure.
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