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  • Page 1 HERO LITE User Manual Version 01.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Hero Lite Overview What’s in the Box Configurations Getting Started When to Use Your Hero Lite Precautions and Warnings Putting on your Hero Lite Switching on Charging the Battery Checking the Battery Status How to use your Hero Lite The Hand Button Notifications/Status...
  • Page 3 Manufacturer (adjacent to company name) Refer to instruction manual Wheelie Bin (WEEE) mark Type BF Applied Part Class II Equipment Rechargeable battery Serial Number Date of Manufacture Use-by-date Contact Open Bionics UK Head Office and Clinic USA Office and Clinic...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This manual will give you an overview of how to use and look after your Hero Lite, and the important safety considerations to take. The Hero Lite is an entry level myoelectric prosthesis with a single grip mode, designed to enable the user to become proficient in the use of myoelectric...

  • Page 5: Hero Lite Overview

    Hero Lite Overview Note: Your Hero Lite may look slightly different from the version pictured.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    Hero Lite and the diagrams in this manual. The Hero Lite is fitted with either a three finger motor block for the small hands or a four finger motor block for the large hands. The key differences are the reduced size and weight on the smaller version, along with the number of tendons for each finger.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Safety representative and conduct a formal risk assessment. You can use your Hero Lite above -5 °C (23 °F) and below +50 °C (122 °F). You can use it at pressures equivalent to altitudes of up to 4000 m (16,400 ft, that’s 600 hPa to be exact), making it safe to use in the cabin of a commercial airliner.

  • Page 9: Putting On Your Hero Lite

    Your Hero Lite 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 Lite throughout the day without removing it, simply by adjusting the BOA Dial.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your Hero Lite comes with a battery and Smart Charger. The battery life of your arm will vary depending on how heavily you use it, but we recommend charging it every night. You must remove the battery from the arm before charging. For safety reasons, only ever charge your battery using the Smart Charger provided with your arm.

  • Page 12: How To Use Your Hero Lite

    ○ Press the Hand Button for 1s, and its colour will change to indicate the battery level. Notifications/Status The Hero Lite will notify you of a variety of status changes through the Hand Button colour, vibration, and beeper. These are summarised below (in addition to the battery level indicators listed in ‘Checking the Battery...

  • Page 13: Controlling The Hand

    The bionic hand is controlled by tensing the same muscles which are used to open and close a biological hand. To close the Hero Lite’s hand, and perform the selected grip, imagine flexing the wrist inwards while pulling the fingers into the heel of the hand.

  • Page 14: Controlling The Hand - Single Site Users Only

    The information on the following two pages (p15-16) only applies to users with a single muscle site. For the vast majority of Hero Lite users (with two muscle sites) the information in Controlling the Hand applies instead. Controlling the Hand - Single Site Users Only When you tense your muscles under your sensor, the Hero Lite will move between the open and close Positions.
  • Page 15 The length of the vibration you receive when the hand changes direction provides non-visual feedback about which direction it will go: Shorter pulse; the next movement will be in the open direction. Longer pulse; the next movement will be in the closer direction. When picking up small objects, it’s useful to pre-position the fingers so that they’re spread just a little bit wider than the object.

  • Page 16: Grip Mode

    Grip Mode The Hero Lite has only one grip mode Fist This grip is useful for carrying round objects such as bottles or fruit, for holding utensils and handles, and can also be used for handshakes. First, the thumb closes,...

  • Page 17: Limits

    To activate Freeze Mode, close your Hero Lite’s hand around an object until the fingers stop moving, then keep tensing for a further 1 second - the Hand Button will change to light blue (aqua) and there will be a vibration to indicate Freeze Mode has been activated.

  • Page 18: Wrist Rotation

    Wrist Rotation You can adjust the rotation of the wrist through 180°. To do this, depress the Wrist Button at the base of the wrist (on the back of the hand), and rotate to the desired angle. Release the button to lock the wrist in the new position. The wrist can be locked at any angle within the range of the rotation.

  • Page 19: Calibration

    Calibration When you power on your Hero Lite for the very first time, the hand may perform a calibration routine - this will involve closing each of the fingers and the thumb in order to check everything is working correctly. It is important that the fingers are not obstructed during calibration, as this could cause the calibration to fail.

  • Page 20: Covers

    Covers As the entry level model, the Hero Lite does not come with covers. However, covers can be purchased separately for your Hero Lite. There are 3 types of cover: hand cover; arm covers (split into two halves) and battery cover.
  • Page 21 Depending on whether you have an internal or external battery style Hero Lite, your arm covers will look slightly different. Magnets are used to hold the covers in place against the Hero Lite. To attach them, line up the magnets and they should click into place. To remove, gently full the cover free from your arm.
  • Page 22 To ensure your battery is protected, you must wear the battery cover when using the Hero Lite if not wearing any other arm covers. For more cover options go to https://shop.openbionics.com/ *Please note that Marvel and Disney covers are currently not available for the Hero Lite...

  • Page 23: Looking After Your Hero Lite

    When to Use Your Hero Lite section for advice. Your Hero Lite can withstand splashes of water (such as light rain), however it is not water resistant. Do not submerge your Hero Lite in water - it should be protected from moisture at all times.

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    The Hero Lite can be cleaned using alcohol-free antibacterial wipes. In addition, the flexible internal socket is easily removable from the frame of your Hero Lite to make cleaning easy. You should clean the flexible socket using warm, soapy water on a regular basis.

  • Page 25: Growing Out Of Your Hero Lite

    We recommend you clean your socket on a regular basis, and the rest of the device as needed. If you find that you struggle to clean part of your Hero Lite, discuss the matter with your prosthetist.

  • Page 26: Battery

    How to Store the Battery If you are not planning on using your Hero Lite or its battery for a long period of time, we recommend you fully charge the battery before storing it in a cool dry place. To maintain the battery’s function, you should fully run down and recharge the battery at...
  • Page 27 ● Do not use any charger other than the one provided ● Do not attempt to use the battery with any device other than your Hero Lite ● Do not dispose of the battery in regular waste - you must recycle it ●...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your Hero Lite, 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 Fingers are not moving/responding to my...
  • Page 29 ‘Notifications/Status’ for information on what the Hand Button colours mean The Hero Lite has got wet Immediately disconnect and remove the battery. Dry off any visible water. Leave the hand to dry completely before trying to switch on again...

  • Page 30: Indications

    Indications The Hero Lite is indicated to replace some of the function of a hand for transradial or wrist-disarticulation amputees. The device can be used by congenital or acquired amputations. The device is suitable for bilateral amputees. Contraindications The Hero Lite is non-invasive and is not designed to be in contact with damaged or irritated skin.
  • Page 31 This can be found on the product information sticker located under the battery on your arm. When returning your Hero Lite to us, please ensure you package it appropriately - the original packaging in which you received your arm...

  • Page 32: Warnings

    ● Your Hero Lite is not water resistant and should be protected from heavy rain and moisture. Your Hero Lite could get damaged. ● Do not expose the Hero Lite to a naked flame. Your arm won't catch fire, but it will be burned and disfigured. Plastic fumes should not be inhaled.
  • Page 33 2 W at a distance of 0.3 m. The Hero Lite conforms with this requirement. Operation of the Hero Lite with a separation distance of less than 0.3 m between it and the communication equipment of transmit power of 2 W may result in interference to the operation of the Hero Lite.

  • Page 34: Eu & Uk Regulatory Compliance

    Medical electrical equipment - General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment The Hero Lite Battery pack is certified as compliant with the following international standards: Battery Pack Applicable Standards:...

  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity To Eu & Uk Rohs 2 & 3

    “The Hazardous Substances and Packaging (Legislative Functions and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations The Hero Lite does not contain the substances listed in the table below, in 2020”, concentrations greater than the listed maximum value, other than in the cases where component manufacturers are using specific permitted exemptions for the use of...
  • Page 36 Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) 1000 Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 1000 Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 1000 2011/65/EU Annex III Exemption Usage Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in Steel PCB standoffs 6(a) galvanised steel containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight 6(c) Copper alloy containing up to 4 % lead by weight Brass PCB pins...

  • Page 37: Eu Reach & Uk Reach

    Open Bionics by it’s suppliers, with exception of Lead used in electronic components using the permitted RoHS 2011/65/EU Annex III exemptions 6(a), 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I & 24, the Hero Lite does not contain, at concentrations above 0.1% (wt/wt), any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed on the ECHA Candidate List of Substances of Very high Concern for Authorisation.

  • Page 38: Symbols

    Symbols CE mark This mark indicates the product conforms with the essential requirements and provisions of Regulation MDR 2017/745. UKCA mark This mark indicates the product conforms with the essential requirements and provisions of UK statutory instrument SI 2002 No 618, as amended (UK MDR 2002) Caution Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for...

  • Page 39: Rechargeable Battery

    Indicates a type BF (Body Floating) Part complying with IEC 60601-1 Rechargeable battery This mark indicates that the product is designed to be used with rechargeable batteries Temperature Range This symbol indicates the products temperature range 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...

  • Page 40: 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 200 Union Blvd, Suite 440 Lakewood, CO 80228 Email: hello@openbionics.com...

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