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The world's first powered bionic prosthesis for above-knee amputees, the POWER KNEE offers unprecedented levels of functionality and performance. This bionic knee replaces true muscle activity to bend and straighten the knee as required. Working as an integrated extension of its user, it synchronizes motion with that of the sound leg. When walking on level ground, the user is gently propelled forward, allowing greater distances to be covered without becoming as tired as before. On stairs and inclines the knee actively lifts the user up the next step, producing a secure and natural ascent, foot over foot. Performance benefits: Powered stance - by replacing concentric muscle activity of the quadriceps, the POWER KNEE can lift the user when standing from a seated position; support the user while ascending inclines; and power them up stairs.

Powered swing extension - with an active pendulum motion, swinging forward when the user walks, the POWER KNEE restores walking dynamics during each step; propels the user forward; and enhances pelvic rotation for a more natural gait.
  Active heel rise and knee flexion - on level ground as well as on changing terrain, the POWER KNEE actively lifts the heel off the ground. The result is sufficient toe clearance during swing which prevents stumbling and improves user safety.
  Artificial proprioception - the POWER KNEE anticipates and responds with the appropriate function required for the next prosthetic step; and monitors gait symmetry to stimulate highly efficient gait.
 

Selection criteria:

- Unilateral transfemoral amputees
- Moderate to active users
- Well-fitting well-suspended socket
- Patient weight range:  60 - 100kg (135 - 220 lb)
- Knee Center to ground 43,5cm (17") 
 

Availability:The POWER KNEE is currently on a limited launch involving selected facilities in the USA that have been fully trained in the use of this technology



Mauch® KneeMade for multitasking People who demand more out of life and want a prosthetic knee that will keep pace with them. Enter the new Mauch Knee; as versatile and efficient as its users.
Starting with proven Mauch hydraulics, Ossur has taken this benchmark prosthetic icon and reinvented it. With a new design and advanced technologies, the Mauch Knee just keeps on moving on.  Slimmer, stronger, better.


Advanced manufacturing and materials technologies are giving the Mauch Knee a new lease of life. Within the slim new design, numerous improvements have been made. The end result is a reliable knee that offers versatile function and is particularly good on stairs. More durable than ever, the new Mauch Knee has been redesigned for optimal alignment.  Mauch prosthetic knee user profile-Moderate to high activity / high repetitive impact Can perceive and actively control knee stability under changing conditions. The ability or potential to walk at varying speeds. Interest in advanced performance functions, i.e. natural stair and ramp descent, running and/or cyclingFeatures and benefits.

The new cylinder attachment delivers a lower tolerance environment
State-of-the-art bearings contribute to smoother motion and increased durability
Protected by rubber covers, front and back, the aluminum frame combines strength with an attractive new design
Extension stops added to the frame prevent hyperextension and increase the cylinder’s lifetime



Imagine a prosthetic knee system so smart that it automatically adapts to an individual's walking style and environment, learning continuously and optimizing control over time.

The RHEO KNEE® is the world's first microprocessor swing and stance knee system to utilize the power of artificial intelligence. Capable of independent thought, it learns how the user walks, recognizing and responding immediately to changes in speed, load and terrain. 



The knee adapts to any situation, and not just within pre-set and limited parameters, enabling the individual to quickly regain confidence in his or her ability to walk where and how they choose.

New:
The RHEO KNEE is now available with a threaded top adapter (special order).This version of the RHEO KNEE is aimed for users with knee disarticulation or with long residual limbs. Performance benefits: Continuous adaptation - the knee system's highly developed artificial intelligence means that it is capable of thinking for itself. It continuously recognizes, learns and responds to individual walking styles and keeps pace with changes in speed, load and terrain.
   Natural and efficient motion - the high precision actuator technology, which controls the knee's movements, produces an exceptionally smooth and fast response throughout every stage of the gait cycle. Unlike existing hydraulic systems, this response offers customized levels of resistance (knee flexion) as, and only when, the individual needs it. That's why walking effort is reduced to a minimum and motion is much smoother and more natural.
  Enhanced security - multiple safeguards are provided against inadvertent stance release, IE the knee is less likely to buckle at crucial moments. Disturbances in the walking path are recognized automatically and stance support instantly activated to protect the user from a potential stumble and fall. 
  Simple and convenient - sophisticated technology that is easy to use, it doesn't come much better! The user-friendly 'plug in and play' design ensures a straightforward set up and calibration process with the minimum of fuss. The system is so efficient it only requires a small battery that lasts up to 48 hours and that takes only two to four hours to recharge, at home or on the road. The battery can be switched off when not in use.



Selection criteria:

- Community and workplace ambulators with the ability or potential for cadence variation and ramp/stair descent
- Low to moderate impact levels
- User weight not to exceed 198 lb (90kg)
 

Technical specifications: 
Availability: 


- Structurally tested to A100 (220 lb / 100 kg)
- Knee flexion available - 120º
- Frame construction - aluminum
- Net weight - 3.59 lb (1.63kg)
- Low build height - 9 1/16" (230mm)
- Extension assist - internal torsion spring
 
Battery:
- Single Lithium Ion battery facilitates 36 hours of constant use
- Charging time 3-4 hours with 90% discharge at home or on the road 
- Turn off power when not in use to extend battery life

RHEO KNEE with
threaded top adapter

Options:

The RHEO KNEE is available with standard pyramid or threaded top adapter.

Using the threaded top adapter, compared to the standard version, can reduce minimal build height up to 13,4 mm (51/4") (using 3-prong and female pyramid insert).

The RHEO KNEE is currently available in the United States and Europe and on a limited launch in other markets.

Warranty/service:

- 36-month limited warranty
- Service at 15 and 30 months




  TKO 1500™The affordable step toward independence
The TKO 1500™ allows the less active amputee to develop a more natural and consistent gait pattern.

New from Ossur, the TKO 1500™ offers amputees the freedom to start bending their knee while the foot remains on the ground, eliminating the need to hip-hike or vault to initiate swing. The result is less energy expenditure and a smoother, more natural gait. Eliminates the need to hip hike and reduces the amount of energy expended. Provides stance security at heel contact, coupled with the ability to initiate knee flexion from terminal stance to pre-swing. Can be locked at heel strike, or throughout stance phase.

The level of stability is fully adjustable, and based on alignment, the TKO 1500™ can be locked at heel strike or through the entire swing phase. Made of high-strength stainless steel for amputees weighing up to 220 pounds (100kg), the knee weighs less than 1.10 pounds (500 gms).

Several proximal socket attachments are available to choose from, including a rotatable female pyramid. Based on proven biomechanical principles, the TKO 1500™ is an affordable step toward independence and allows the less active amputee to develop a more normal and consistent gait pattern.


 The angle of the knee is easily adjusted for stability and release, creating a more natural gait with the TKO 1500™





 Total Knee 1900 imitates true knee motion with its natural and fluid movement. An ingenious concept, it is based on a simple, polycentric design. A geometric lock makes it virtually impossible to collapse when in full extension during heel load.

Total Knee offers effortless movement, requiring less energy expenditure than many other prosthetic knees.

Total Knee 1900 Improvements
   
Durability Improved 
 
Joints feature needle bearings instead of composite bearings to minimize play and improve durability Great performance with enhanced durability. Total Knee 1900 now comes with a two-year warranty
   
Noise Minimized
More Options
Extended Spring Cup for Extension Assist has been added to minimize noise. Three spring selections for Extension Assist (Yellow = Regular, Blue = Firm, Red = Extra Firm)

Features and Benefits

Geometric lock
     - Increased knee stability in early stance
  >Adjustable stance flexion
     - Shock absorption increases comfort
     - Natural and energy-efficient gait
  Mid-swing shortening
     - Increased toe clearance during swing
  Polymer friction
     - Smooth flexion and extension swing resistance 
  Extension promoter
     - Reduces excessive heel rise, promotes knee extension 
  Low build height
     - Useful for long limbs or knee disarticulation


User Profile

Weight 
-  100 kg (220lbs)

Impact 
-  Lower active lifestyle, with daily activities that include limited, single speed walking on level ground around the home and local vicinity.

Ability
-  Single speed walker, able to negotiate some environmental obstacles, and consistently able to feel that the knee is extended prior to loading weight onto the prosthesis

Aspirations
-  Ideal for those wishing to walk with greater ease and comfort
          - stance flexion increases walking efficiency
          - less effort required to start bending the knee
          - shock absorption adds comfort

Environment
-  Walking on fairly level ground around the home and local vicinity

Appearance
-  Slim profile suitable for cosmetic finishing, low build height reduces protrusion of knee when sitting and contributes to a more symmetric, natural gait
Warranty: 2 years
Quality assurance: 

Total Knee is tested according to ISO 10328 and is developed and produced according to ISO 9001

Total Knee is CE mark




Total Knee 2000 Responsive and secure - the ideal prosthetic knee for general walking and the workplace

Total Knee 2000 imitates true knee motion with its natural and fluid movement. An ingenious concept, it is based on a simple, polycentric design. A geometric lock makes it virtually impossible to collapse when in full extension during heel load.

Total Knee offers effortless movement, requiring less energy expenditure than many other prosthetic knees.

Total Knee 2000 Recent Improvements
   
Durability Improved
Joints feature needle bearings instead of composite bearings to minimize play and improve durability

Easier to use
Retaining rings, to provide solid stop against opening of valve screws, have been added to prevent excessive valve opening (that can cause air entrapment and fluid loss) while unit is adjusted  

Noise Minimized
Extended Spring Cup for Extension Assist has been added to minimize noise. 

 
More Options
Three spring selections for Extension Assist (Yellow = Regular, Blue = Firm, Red = Extra Firm)
Great performance with enhanced durability. Total Knee 2000 now comes with a two-year warranty

Geometric lock 
     - Increased knee stability in early stance 
  Adjustable stance flexion
     - Shock absorption increases comfort
     - Natural and energy-efficient gait
  Mid-swing shortening
     - Increased toe clearance during swing
  3-phase hydraulic swing control
     - Accomodates changes in walking speed
  Low build height
     - Useful for long limbs or knee disarticulation
 

User Profile

Weight 
-  100 kg (220lbs)

Impact 
-  Moderately active lifestyle, with daily activities that include an average amount of walking and involve changing speeds, for example: shopping, walking, light work.

Ability
-  Already or potentially able to vary walking speed; consistently able to feel that the knee is extended prior to loading weight onto the prosthesis; able to negotiate most environmental obstacles; and for whom walking is the primary exercise

Aspirations
-  Ideal for those wishing to walk for longer periods of time with greater ease and comfort
          - stance flexion increases walking efficiency
          - less effort required to start bending the knee
          - shock absorption adds comfort

Environment
-  Suitable for light duty workplace, walking on level and uneven ground as well as ramps

Cosmetically conscious
-  Slim profile suitable for cosmetic finishing, low build height reduces protrusion of knee when sitting and contributes to a more symmetric, natural gait

Order code:  2000

Warranty:   2 yearsQuality assurance: 

Total Knee is tested according to ISO 10328 and is developed and produced according to ISO 9001

Total Knee is CE marked




Strong and durable, Total Knee® 2100 is designed for general use by larger and more active adults

Able to withstand forces generated by adults weighing up to 125kg (275lb), the aluminum frame weighs only 925g, making it one of the lightest hydraulic swing control systems available.

Hydraulic fluid capacity is 25% higher than TK 2000. The addition of cooling fins have made the encapsulated swing control even more reliable, while an adjustable extension promoter aids those who require more rapid extension and enhanced control of heel rise.

Requiring less energy expenditure than many other prosthetic knees, TK 2100 offers effortless movement and a natural stance flexion motion. The unique geometric locking system makes it virtually impossible for the knee to collapse while in full extension during heel load.

Recent improvements
Durability Improved
Joints feature needle bearings instead of composite bearings to minimize play and improve durability Easier to Use
Retaining rings, to provide solid stop against opening of valve screws, have been added to prevent excessive valve opening (that can cause air entrapment and fluid loss) while unit is adjusted
Standard Distal Adapter
-30mm distal tube clamp instead of 34mm
- Fits standard 30mm tubes
- Eliminates need for split bushing adapter with 30mm pylon Wider User Range
-Black soft bumper added for lower impact levels
- Increased stance flexion
- Increased geometric lock stability
More Options
Three spring selections for Extension Assist (Yellow = Regular, Blue = Firm, Red = Extra Firm)
Noise Minimized
Extended Spring Cup for Extension Assist has been added to minimize noise

Great performance with enhanced durability.
Total Knee 2100 now comes with a two-year warranty


Features and Benefits

Geometric lock
- Increased knee stability in early stance

Adjustable stance flexion
- Shock absorption increases comfort
- Natural and energy-efficient gait

Mid-swing shortening
- Increased toe clearance during swing

Extension promoter
- Reduces excessive heel rise, promotes knee extension

3-phase hydraulic swing control
- Accomodates changes in walking speed

Low build height
- Useful for long limbs or knee disarticulation

User Profile

Weight 
-  125 kg (275lbs)

Impact 
- Highly active lifestyle, with daily activities that include multiple speed walking on level and uneven ground

Ability
- Mulitple speed walker, able to negotiate environmental obstacles, and consistently able to feel that the knee is extended prior to loading weight onto the prosthesis

Aspirations
- Ideal for active adults
- stance flexion increases walking efficiency
- less effort required to start bending the knee
- shock absorption adds comfort

Environment
- Suitable for walking on level and uneven ground as well as ramps

Appearance
- Slim profile suitable for cosmetic finishing, low build height reduces protrusion of knee when sitting and contributes to a more symmetric, natural gait

Warranty:    Two years
 
Quality assurance: 

Total Knee is tested according to ISO 10328 and is developed and produced according to ISO 9001

Total Knee is CE marked




Mauch® Gaitmaster


Mauch's hydraulic knee control offers proven reliability, a smooth natural gait and a high level of flexibility for more active lifestyles.

The unique weight-bearing yielding feature of the stance control allows the user to descend stairs or ramps foot over foot and to sit down in a more natural manner. It is fully adjustable to accommodate various sizes, weights and activity levels.  Hydraulic knee with cadence response capability Single axis hydraulic knee system with swing control (S) or swing and stance control (SNS®) Individual control of flexion and extension resistance. The swing control settings for flexion and extension can be individually adjusted. All aluminum frame with a net weight of 1.14kg (2.5lbs)
Weight limit of 125kg (275lbs) Universal 4-hole mounting patterns for versatile adapter options
Roller bearings at knee axis and cylinder attachment points for smooth action 135° of knee flexion available Yielding stance control Mode selector switch allows for manual locking and free swing functions Despite changes in the hydraulic fluid's viscosity, a built-in temperature compensation mechanism holds the yielding speed constant over a wide range of environmental temperatures. A 30 month limited warranty is issued with every unit (cylinder)
 
Mauch Gaitmaster with SNS® Hydraulic Unit Cadence response capability Automatically adapts to changes in cadence. The SNS provides 3 modes of operation including swing and stance control, manual locking knee, and swing phase only. A prolonged hyperextension moment disengages the stance control in a SNS®. This enables the amputee to properly flex the knee during gait. Also, this feature allows an individual to "jack-knife" down steps and facilitates entry into a car. The stance control enables an individual to descend stairs and hills step over step as well as it allows the amputee to gradually lower himself/herself into a chair. The amount of stance control in the SNS is adjustable. The swing control settings for flexion and extension can be individually adjusted.  The adjustable stance control provides stumble recovery. The knee system is available in a low resistance unit which utilizes a lower viscosity oil. The lower viscosity oil decreases flexion and extension resistance by 15%. The cylinder weighs 530 g (18 oz.). The standard SNS hydraulic units fit knee frames from Ossur and other knee manufacturers. Various attachment kits must be used with frames from other manufacturers.



Gaitmaster Low ProfileMauch's hydraulic knee control offers proven reliability, a smooth natural gait and a high level of flexibility for more active lifestyles.

The unique weight-bearing yielding feature of the stance control allows the user to descend stairs or ramps and to sit down in a more natural manner. It is fully adjustable to accommodate various sizes, weights and activity levels.

The Mauch Gaitmaster Low Profile has all the features and benefits of the Gaitmaster Standard except for three important features which make the Gaitmaster LP a great choice. All aluminum frame with a net weight of 1.02kg (2.25lbs) Weight limit of 147kg (325lbs) 30mm (1-1/4") shorter than the Gaitmaster Standard package.
 
 
Low ProfileHydraulic knee with cadence response capability Single axis hydraulic knee system with swing control (S) or swing and stance control (SNS) Individual control of flexion and extension resistance The swing control settings for flexion and extension can be individually adjusted. Universal 4-hole mounting patterns for versatile adapter options
Roller bearings at knee axis and cylinder attachment points for smooth action 135° of knee flexion available Yielding stance control Mode selector switch allows for manual locking and free swing functions Despite changes in the hydraulic fluid's viscosity, a built-in temperature compensation mechanism holds the yielding speed constant over a wide range of environmental temperatures. A 30 month limited warranty is issued with every unit (cylinder)
 
Mauch Gaitmaster Low Profile with SNS® Hydraulic Unit Cadence response capability Automatically adapts to changes in cadence. The SNS provides 3 modes of operation including swing and stance control, manual locking knee, and swing phase only. A prolonged hyperextension moment disengages the stance control in a SNS. This enables the amputee to properly flex the knee during gait. Also, this feature allows an individual to "jack-knife" down steps and facilitates entry into a car. The stance control enables an individual to descend stairs and hills step over step as well as it allows the amputee to gradually lower himself/herself into a chair. The amount of stance control in the SNS is adjustable. The swing control settings for flexion and extension can be individually adjusted.  The adjustable stance control provides stumble recovery. The knee system is available in a low resistance unit which utilizes a lower viscosity oil. The lower viscosity oil decreases flexion and extension resistance by 15%. The low profile SNS hydraulic units fit knee frames from Ossur and other knee manufacturers. Various attachment kits must be used with frames from other manufacturers.



The Mauch XG™ Carbon Frame Knee combines the exhilaration of high performance in a compact slim profile. Day after day the Mauch XG™ handles life's toughest roads with grace and ease. Day after day.Features and Benefits

Weight Limit 285 lbs (129.5 kg)
Strongest carbon fiber frame in the market. Designed for high activity users.

Slim Profile
Easy to cosmetically finish.

Mauch Low Profile (Jr) Cylinder
Mauch cylinders are durable, high performance systems.
The Jr. cylinder fits perfectly into the low profile frame.

Roller Bearings
Provide consistent smooth action with limited wear.

Proximal & Distal Male Pyramids
Provide ease of adjustment.

Field Serviceable
Mauch unit can be removed and serviced separately.

 

Product Specification

Build Height
From distal pyramid dome to proximal pyramid dome 8 1/2" (21.6cm) Knee Center
From knee center to proximal pyramid dome .83" (2.1cm) Bearing Width
Width at roller bearing housings 2 7/8" (7.3cm) Maximum AP Depth
Distance from anterior to posterior aspect 3 5/8" (9.2cm) Varying Flexion Limit
Degrees of flexion possible (uncovered)
135° total (10° and 20° flexion limiters available) Total Weight
Weight with cylinder (Jr.) as package 2.20 lbs. (1.0 kg)
Frame only 1.28 lbs. (0.58 kg)