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Summary of Contents for Open Bionics HERO GAUNTLET
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction o Gauntlet™ Overview Configurations Getting Started When to Use Your Hero Gauntlet™ Precautions and Warnings Putting on your Hero Gauntlet™ How to Use Your Hero Gauntlet™ Load Limits Covers Looking After Your Hero Gauntlet™ Safety Storage Maintenance Cleaning Growing Out of Your Hero Gauntlet™... - Page 3 USA Office and Clinic...
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Page 4: Introduction
With a breathable design allowing for ventilation and ease of cleaning. The Hero Gauntlet™ is designed to enable the user to gain or regain their ability to Grip and optimise their hand functionality. This manual will give the user an overview of how to use and look after your Hero... -
Page 5: Gauntlet™ Overview
1 x Hero Gauntlet™ 1 x Hand and forearm Cover 1 x Quick Start Guide Configurations Each Hero Gauntlet™ is tailored for every individual. As a result, you may see some differences between your Hero Gauntlet™ and the diagrams in this manual. -
Page 6: Getting Started
If the consequence of using the Hero Gauntlet™ for any of the above activities is injury or death to yourself or anyone else, the Hero Gauntlet™ must not be used. In the case of using the Hero Gauntlet™ to return to work, you should discuss the above points with your Health and Safety representative and conduct a formal risk assessment. -
Page 7: Putting On Your Hero Gauntlet
Open the straps to get your hand on your Hero Gauntlet™ and then adjust them to a position where you feel a secure and comfortable fit. -
Page 8: How To Use Your Hero Gauntlet
How to Use Your Hero Gauntlet™ Your wrist operates the Hero Gauntlet™. When you flex your wrist, the fingers will close against the grippy palm of the device. Extend your wrist and they will open back up. Adjust the Boa™ dial to adjust the tension on the strings. - Page 9 The Boa system™ is located on top of the pivot point that allows radial and ulnar deviation of your wrist so that your movements are never restricted. The forearm strap comes in a variety of styles so you can tailor your Hero Gauntlet to your liking and express yourself through your device!
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Page 10: Load Limits
Load Limits The images below illustrate the maximum loads that the Hero Gauntlet™ can safely be subjected to. To avoid damage to the device, you should avoid exceeding these limits. -
Page 11: Covers
Covers The Hero Gauntlet™ comes with a set of Regenerate magnetic covers in black. To attach the covers, line up the metal disks in the covers to the magnets in the device and they should click into place. To remove, gently pull the cover free from the device. -
Page 12: Looking After Your Hero Gauntlet
Hero Gauntlet™ after participating in any activity. Do not expose the Hero Gauntlet™ to a naked flame or subject it to excessive heat. Storage The Hero Gauntlet™ can be stored between -25°C and +70°C. -
Page 13: Cleaning
We recommend you clean your socket daily, and the rest of the device as needed. If you find that you struggle to clean part of your Hero Gauntlet™, discuss the matter with your prosthetist. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your Hero Gauntlet™, 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 More effort than normal to operate the Tighten forearm strap this will decrease Hero Gauntlet™. -
Page 15: Indications
Indications The Hero Gauntlet™ is indicated to gain or regain the hand function to a degree. The device can be used by those with congenital or acquired amputations/malformations. The device is suitable for bilateral amputees. Contraindications The Hero Gauntlet™ is non-invasive and is not designed to be in contact with damaged or irritated skin. -
Page 16: Warnings
● The Hero Gauntlet™ 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 17: Eu & Uk Regulatory Compliance
EU & UK Regulatory Compliance The Hero Gauntlet™ 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 Gauntlet™ and accompanying documentation are... -
Page 18: Caution
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 important information such as warnings and cautions Manufacturer (adjacent to company name) This mark indicates the manufacturer Refer to instruction manual... - Page 19 Indicates the date after which the device is not to be used...
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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... - Page 21 ___________________________________________________________________________________ This document (#d101270) version 01.00 was released 27-Mar-2024 This document (#d101270) version 02.00 was released 10-Jul-2024...
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