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The manual has been updated last on: 2017-04-10. The bebionic small hand provides 14 different grip patterns, allowing the user to have a more complete device to assist them in their day to day life. The hand has two selectable thumb positions: opposed and non-opposed.
Factory Settings Primary Opposed The hand is supplied preset in Mode 4. This provides two Default - Tripod input operation with proportional control of grip and speed. Alternative - Power Speed and grip force are set to maximum. To alternate between the default and alternative grip Primary Non-Opposed pattern, an OPEN OPEN signal must be applied (i.e.
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Grips Opposed - Thumb in opposition to the fingers Tripod When the thumb is opposed, the hand closes into Tripod Grip with index and middle fingers meeting the thumb. Ring and little fingers continue to close until they meet resistance or the close signal stops. This type of grip allows users to pick up, hold and manipulate a variety of everyday objects such as car keys, coins, jar lids and pens.
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SERIOUS WARNING The bebionic hand MUST NOT be used to operate a firearm Active Index With the thumb opposed Active Index Grip will grasp the handle of an object with the middle, ring and little fingers and secure the grip with the thumb. The index finger will then close –...
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Grips Non-Opposed - Thumb is parallel with the fingers In the non-opposed thumb position, the four fingers partially close. The thumb then closes onto the side of the index finger. The thumb position may be raised and lowered without moving the other four fingers allowing for release, capture or reposition of the object being gripped.
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Column This grip moves the thumb into the palm from a non- opposed position. The fingers then close over the thumb to provide a fixed column that can be used as a way to push heavier objects or larger buttons and switches.
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Your prosthetic provider will help you to become proficient in using your bebionic small hand. You may attend some training sessions where different aspects of your everyday activities will be explored.
Important Note Avoid impacts and do not subject the arm to excessive loads, particularly where your safety relies on the integrity of the arm and the suspension that holds it in place. If you have a particular occupational or recreational activity that may overload the arm, please discuss it with your prosthetic provider.
Warranty Terms The bebionic hand comes with a 2-year-standard warranty from Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH. In addition, the following warranty pacakges are available at the date of purchase: • 3-year-product warranty • 5-year-product warranty • Warranty extension from a 3- to 5-year-product warranty. The 2-year warranty extension can also be purchased subsequently.
For further advice on any repairs please contact your bebionic distributor or email us. For both parts and service, please mention that the hand is a bebionic small hand; include details on date of purchase, size (small) and side (left or right).
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