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Summary of Contents for Open Bionics HERO FLEX
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Hero Flex Overview What’s in the Box Configurations Getting Started When to Use Your Hero Flex Precautions and Warnings Putting on your Hero Flex How to Use Your Hero Flex Wrists and Attachments USMC Wrist Instructions: OMEGA Wrist Instructions:... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The Hero Flex is an all purpose activity arm, which is bespoke and perfectly formed to the individual’s needs. With a breathable design allowing for ventilation and ease of cleaning. The Hero Flex is designed to work with either USMC or OMEGA wrist connections allowing the individual to adapt the Hero Flex to whatever activities they wish to participate in through the use of specially designed terminal devices. -
Page 4: Hero Flex Overview
Hero Flex Overview Note: Your Hero Flex may look slightly different from the version pictured. -
Page 5: What's In The Box
1 x Quick Start Guide Configurations Each Hero Flex is tailor built for every individual. As a result, you may see some differences between your Hero Flex and the diagrams in this manual. Every socket is designed and 3D printed for each individual based on a 3D scan of their residual limb. -
Page 6: Getting Started
● Performing operations such as skiing, kayaking etc. Precautions and Warnings The Hero Flex is not intended for use in activities that may result in injury or death to the user or others as a result of it failing to perform the activity as intended. As such, activities which are specifically prohibited include:... -
Page 7: Putting On Your Hero Flex
Your Hero Flex has been designed to perfectly fit your arm, and comes with an adjustable BOA Fit System™ to reach the perfect balance of comfort and secure fit. You can easily adjust the fit of your Hero Flex throughout the day without removing it, simply by adjusting the BOA Dial. -
Page 8: How To Use Your Hero Flex
Device you plan to use, as this will make swapping devices quicker and easier. *Inserts can be purchased through Open Bionics or directly from your chosen terminal device supplier Check your Hero Flex to see which wrist type you have on your arm, and the corresponding type of insert:... -
Page 10: Usmc Wrist Instructions
USMC Wrist Instructions: First, hand tighten the insert onto your Terminal Device: To attach the device to your Hero Flex, press the wrist button (A) and, at the same time, push the terminal device into the opening in the wrist (B): At the first click, the device will be held so that it can’t pull out, but it will be free to... -
Page 11: Omega Wrist Instructions
“freewheel”. If the O-ring is very compressed, the tool will stay in place until you manually rotate it. To attach the device to your Hero Flex, slide the wrist button slider to the “Open” position (C). Then push the terminal device into the opening in the wrist (D). -
Page 12: Covers
Covers The Hero Flex comes with a 3D Print file for customisable covers and metal disks to attach to the covers. Covers can be printed at home or through 3rd Party 3D Printing service suppliers. If required, Open Bionics can advise of services local to you. -
Page 13: Looking After Your Hero Flex
Hero Flex after participating in any activity. Do not expose the Hero Flex to a naked flame or subject it to excessive heat. Storage The Hero Flex can be stored between -25°C and +70°C. -
Page 14: Growing Out Of Your Hero Flex
This means that when your arm grows in length, you may find that it becomes difficult to put your Hero Flex on. If you think that you have outgrown your Hero Flex, speak to your prosthetist who can advise you about a re-fit. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your Hero Flex, please try the following solutions. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact your prosthetic provider, or Open Bionics at support@openbionics.com Problem Solutions Difficulty removing the inner socket. -
Page 16: Indications
Service Life & Shelf Life The Hero Flex has a 5 year service life. The Hero Flex is custom built specifically for each user so is not intended to sit in storage. As such the Shelf Life is the same 5 year span as the Service Life. -
Page 17: Warnings
● The Hero Flex is not intended for use in activities that may result in injury or death to the user or others as a result of it failing to perform the activity as intended. -
Page 18: Eu & Uk Regulatory Compliance
EU & UK Regulatory Compliance The Hero Flex meets the appropriate European Union and United Kingdom standards for design, manufacture and supply of prosthetic products. Open Bionics is accredited to ISO 13485 and certified by UL. The Hero Flex and accompanying documentation are... -
Page 19: Refer To Instruction Manual
This mark indicates the manufacturer Refer to instruction manual Indicates the user must refer to the instruction manual before operating the device. Serial Number Indicates the serial number that uniquely identifies the device Date of Manufacture Indicates the date the medical device was manufactured Use-by-date Indicates the date after which the device is not to be used... -
Page 20: Contact Open Bionics
Contact Open Bionics UK Head Office and Clinic Open Bionics, Programme, Tower Lane, Bristol, UK BS1 2NB Email: hello@openbionics.com Phone: +44 (0)117 428 5752 Website www.openbionics.com USA Office and Clinic Denver: 200 Union Blvd, Suite 440 Lakewood, CO 80228...
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