PRO-FLEX Less load, more dynamics
CARBON Unique Pivot Technology and ankle torque deliver 27º ankle motion with progressive stiffness for a more physiological gait. Immediate adaptation to ramps, stairs and uneven surfaces increases walking ease, comfort and stability for daily activities. 3 carbon fiber blades and innovative Pivot Technology help generate 93% more peak ankle power than a conventional carbon fiber foot. New full effective foot length and footplate design contribute to a more natural plantar pressure from heel strike to toe-off than a conventional carbon fiber foot. 27 ANKLE MOTION MORE PEAK ANKLE POWER The dedicated Pro-Flex foot cover features a lightweight construction and a grippy sole for barefoot stability on wet or slick surfaces. The sandal clamping toe design allows easy use with flip flops and female users have the option to paint the toe nails. LIGHTWEIGHT foot cover included
Less load, more dynamics The list of potential co-morbidities affecting amputees is long. In particular, lower limb amputation can produce compromised gait dynamics that increase the load on the remaining joints. Perhaps unsurprisingly then, the incidence of knee osteoarthritis in lower limb amputees is 17 times higher for below-knee amputees than is for non-disabled people. In the case of diabetic or disvascular amputees, increased loads can also contribute to foot ulcers, potentially requiring additional surgery and re-amputation. The costs associated with these co-morbidities are substantial. In addition to the human cost of diminished mobility and increased pain, the financial cost can be equally high. Total knee replacement surgery is an expensive procedure, while the cost of amputating another limb is hugely significant in every sense. Clearly, technology that helps to significantly reduce the impact on a person s body is worth considering, both from a quality-of-life perspective and that of long-term healthcare costs. Pro-Flex provides a natural progression of the center of pressure moment on the contralateral limb. Both impact and knee-varus momentum are known contributors to OA in the knee. Multiply this reduction over a lifetime of steps and the potential health benefits are clear: by decreasing loads and improving dynamics, clinical outcome is optimised, and both individual and collective healthcare costs may be reduced. THE DATA 93 % increase in peak ankle power 1 + 82 % increase in range of ankle motion 1 LEADS TO 11 % load reduction on the sound side 1 Sound Side Vari-Flex Pro-Flex A revolutionary next step in prosthetic technology. Össur has developed Pro-Flex, the world s first prosthetic foot to reduce the load on the sound limb by 11% compared to a traditional energy storing and return foot. Pro-Flex allows clinicians to deliver unmatched clinical excellence to their patients and it minimises the burden of living with an amputation. By reducing the load on the sound side and by closely mimicking a more physiological gait pattern, Pro-Flex enhances a dynamic life thus improving the overall health condition of the user. Pro-Flex combines an incredible 27 ankle motion and 93% more peak ankle power than a conventional carbon fiber foot; and a center of pressure that closely mimics natural biodynamics to deliver an 11% load reduction and a 15% reduction in knee varus & 15 % reduction in sound side peak external knee varus moment 2 1. Heitzmann DWW. et al; Evaluation of a novel prosthetic foot while walking on level ground, ascending and descending a ramp; Gait & Posture 42 (2015): S94-S95. Abstract, Oral Presentation at the ESMAC 24th annual Meeting Heidelberg, Germany, September 10-12, 2015; 2. Heitzmann DWW. et al; A novel prosthetic foot leads to increased ankle power and reduced sound side loads in trans-tibial amputees; Abstract, Oral Presentation at the AOPA National Assembly San Antonio, TX, USA, October 7-10, 2015; NOTE: Data only applies to the Pro-Flex foot.
PRO-FLEX Pro-Flex combines an incredible 27 ankle motion and 93% more peak ankle power than a conventional carbon fiber foot; and a center of pressure that closely mimics natural biodynamics to deliver an 11% load reduction and a 15% reduction in knee varus moment on the contralateral limb. Pro-Flex improves mobility by immediately adapting to ramps, stairs and uneven surfaces which increases walking ease, comfort and stability for daily activities. PRO-FLEX CLEARANCE Build Height 22-24 = 149mm 25-27 = 155mm 28-30 = 160mm CATEGORY SELECTION CHART Weight kg 45-52 53-59 60-68 69-77 78-88 89-100 101-116 117-125 Low Impact Category Size 22 1 1 2 3 4 N/A N/A N/A Sizes 23-24 1 1 2 3 4 5 N/A N/A Sizes 25-26 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sizes 27-28 N/A N/A N/A 3 4 5 6 7 Sizes 29-30 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 5 6 7 Moderate Impact Category Size 22 1 2 3 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A Sizes 23-24 1 2 3 4 5 N/A N/A N/A Sizes 25-26 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 N/A Sizes 27-28 N/A N/A 3 4 5 6 7 N/A Sizes 29-30 N/A N/A N/A 4 5 6 7 N/A
PRO-FLEX RATINGS Low to moderate impact levels Maximum patient weight is 125 kg OPTIONS Available in sizes 22-30, categories 1-7 Male pyramid PFP0XYYZ Pro-Flex foot kit with male pyramid, including foot cover kit FST0YYZ Foot Cover Kit. X: category 1-7, YY: foot size (22-30), Z: side (L/R) Please specify when ordering brown covers, add BR to the part#. UNITY KITS PFPUXYYZ Unity foot kit, including foot cover kit UPF0001 Unity pump module (compatible with all foot sizes) UTT0001 Unity TT Valve Kit UTF0001 Unity TF Valve Kit WARRANTY 36 months warranty on the foot 24 months warranty on the pump module 12 months warranty on the membrane Pro-Flex Family The Pro-Flex family includes the Pro-Flex XC and Pro-Flex LP which also optimise ankle range of motion, increase push off power, and reduce sound side loading for individuals with higher activity persuits or low clearance requirements. Pro-Flex XC Pro-Flex LP Before Pro-Flex, I experienced pain in my left ankle whenever I stood or walked. Now, I don t.
PRO-FLEX XC Pro-Flex XC features all the benefits of the original Vari-Flex XC but now features a unique foot-plate design with full effective toe lever and a split toe which mimics physiological center of pressure movement. Pro-Flex XC delivers exceptional vertical compression and toe-off energy, plus a fluid, natural progression from heel strike to toe-off. The pyramid size has also been minimised to assist in finishing with a cosmetic cover. PRO-FLEX XC CLEARANCE Build Height RATINGS Low to high impact levels Maximum patient weight is 166 kg OPTIONS Available in sizes 22-30, categories 1-9 Male pyramid PXC0XYYZ Pro-Flex XC (foot shell included) X: category 1-9, YY: foot size (22-30), Z: side (L/R) Please specify when ordering brown covers, add BR to the part# FST0YYZ Foot Cover Kit (replacement foot shell) UNITY KITS PXCUXYYZ Pro-Flex XC with Unity Sleeveless Vacuum (foot shell included) UPC0024 Unity pump module for Pro-Flex XC size 22-24 UPC0027 Unity pump module for Pro-Flex XC size 25-27 UPC0030 Unity pump module for Pro-Flex XC size 28-30 UTT0001 Unity TT Valve Kit UTF0001 Unity TF Valve Kit WARRANTY 36 months warranty on the foot 24 months warranty on the pump module 12 months warranty on the membrane CATEGORY SELECTION CHART Weight kg 45-52 53-59 60-68 69-77 78-88 89-100 101-116 117-130 131-147 148-166 Low Impact Level 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Moderate Impact Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N/A High Impact Level 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N/A N/A
PRO-FLEX LP With Pro-Flex LP, users with longer residual limbs can finally experience full-height dynamics in a low profile foot. The secret lies in Pro-Flex LP s unique 3-blade design, which includes a reverse tapered mid-blade to help generate anterior flexion, plus a footblade that incorporates a full effective toe length and an anatomical split toe. This innovative design helps generate exceptional toe-off energy and a fluid, natural progression from heel strike to toe-off for a level of performance that approximates that of a conventional standard height foot. PRO-FLEX LP CLEARANCE Build Height 22-24 = 67mm 25-27 = 73mm 28-30 = 78mm 10mm RATINGS Low to high impact levels Maximum patient weight is 166 kg OPTIONS Available in sizes 22-30, categories 1-9 Male pyramid PLP0XYYZ Pro-Flex LP (foot shell included) X: category 1-9, YY: foot size (22-30), Z: side (L/R) Please specify when ordering brown covers, add BR to the part# FST0YYZ Foot Cover Kit (replacement foot shell) UNITY KITS PLPUXYYZ Pro-Flex LP with Unity Sleeveless Vacuum (foot shell included) UPL0024 Unity pump module for Pro-Flex LP size 22-24 UPL0030 Unity pump module for Pro-Flex LP size 25-30 UTT0001 Unity TT Valve Kit UTF0001 Unity TF Valve Kit WARRANTY 36 months warranty on the foot 24 months warranty on the pump module 12 months warranty on the membrane CATEGORY SELECTION CHART Weight kg 45-52 53-59 60-68 69-77 78-88 89-100 101-116 117-130 131-147 148-166 Low Impact Level 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Moderate Impact Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N/A High Impact Level 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N/A N/A
PRO-FLEX ADDITIONAL FEATURES ÖSSUR DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS New lightweight, sandal-toe foot-shell with 6 month warranty Weatherproof design Pro-Flex is part of ÖSSUR DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS, designed to encourage increasingly active people who want to enhance their mobility and return to regular activities. Unity pumps are modular and can be added at a later time if desired RHEO KNEE 3 with Pro-Flex Pro-Flex For low to moderately active users and featuring new Pivot Technology. For the most dynamic experience for aboveknee amputees, we recommend Pro-Flex in combination with RHEO KNEE 3 and Iceross Seal-In - a complete weatherproof solution. Pro-Flex LP For low to high activity users with long residual limbs. Pro-Flex XC Excellent vertical compression, all-terrain compliance and toeoff energy for active users. To learn more about the Pro-Flex family, visit www.ossur.com.au FOLLOW ÖSSUR ON WWW.OSSUR.COM.AU Össur Australia - Prosthetics TEL +61 2 8838 2800 FAX +61 2 9630 5310 infosydney@ossur.com ÖSSUR, 04. 2016 P-800085