Overview
Today most people with a transfemoral amputation receive a prosthesis with a traditional laminated socket after a multi-visit fitting process with a prosthetist. For a new amputee or those who are less active, challenges can include:
Instability or use of a can or walker, which can make putting on a socket while standing challenging
The comfort of a traditional socket
The time and effort it takes to travel to a prosthetic clinic
For a new amputee, there is much to learn. Managing the changes to the residual limb, learning about suspension and keeping the prosthesis on, getting used to wearing a prosthesis.
The Connect TF adjustable socket was created with these challenges in mind. With special consideration for low active transfemoral amputees, the Connect TF has 4 key design features to address comfort and ease for the patient while reducing the complexity of fitting and socket adjustments for the Prosthetist.
Fitting can be completed anywhere there is an appropriate space.
To ease patient effort and increase stability, the on/off tensioning handle helps lessen the time and effort required to put on and take off the prosthesis while the wearer is seated.
Connect TF features a flexible brim and conformable shell for patient comfort while sitting, standing and moving.
To adapt to residual limb size changes, the prosthetist can adjust the height, angle and circumference of the socket.
Easing Access
Easy On/Off Handle
Put on or remove Connect TF easily, even while sitting.
Adjustable Height and Volume*
Easily customized by a prosthetist to adapt to changing residual limbs
Soft Brim and Conformable Shells
Comfort whether you are seated, standing or in motion.
*To be adjusted by qualified CPO only
Details
Product description
Connect® TF is an adjustable socket indicated for low active amputees. The open socket donning feature designed into the on/off tensioning handle, helps ease of donning and doffing while the user is in sitting position, both in terms of effort and time. Connect TF can be custom fitted by a certified prosthetist and adjusted throughout the socket lifetime in height, angle and circumference.
General information
Level of limb difference:
Knee disarticulation and Transfemoral
Impact Level:
Low
Characteristics
Weatherproof
Max patient weight
125kg (275lbs)
Characteristics
Weatherproof
A weatherproof device allows use in a wet and/or humid environment but does not allow submersion. Fresh water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect. Dry thoroughly after contact with fresh water. Fresh water: Includes tap water. Excludes salt and chlorinated water. For a weatherproof system, only weatherproof components must be selected.