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A More Responsive Knee.
A More Fluid Gait.
The new Plié™ MPC Knee is without doubt the quickest, most responsive microprocessor controlled knee available. Given this new level of nimbleness, no wonder it produces such a smooth, secure and natural gait - at any speed, angle or incline. This breakthrough results from an industry leading Actuator Response Time (A.R.T.), which uses advanced hydraulic engineering and optimized microprocessor programming to make constant, nearly instantaneous adjustments in response to changes in gait dynamics.
Simply stated, the device measures and reacts to gait dynamics in 1/10 the time it takes to blink your eye. That's why it provides incredibly precise response to gait dynamics as they occur rather than a step behind. The net result is an easier, more natural gait, so amputees can stop concentrating on stability and regain the freedom to enjoy the world around them. The Plié MPC Knee engenders greater confidence in amputees under a wider variety of conditions, including variable-speed walking, ascending or descending stairs and navigating ramps.
Greater stability. Superior smoothness. Nearly instantaneous response to changing gait dynamics. The Plié MPC Knee truly expands the potential of amputees and prosthetists alike.
- Optimized microprocessor-controlled stance stability and next-generation hydraulic swing characteristics provide a truly natural and comfortable gait
- As the most responsive microprocessor knee available, the Plié knee captures data 1,000 times a second and reacts within ten milliseconds, providing nearly instantaneous response to changes in gait dynamics
- User adjustable stance resistance allows amputees to manually change from a low resistance knee for bicycling to maximum resistance for working on an assembly line
- A lightweight, sleek design enhances confidence while also providing a lower build height for amputees with long residual limbs
- The water resistant design lets amputees do more and worry less. Should the knee become wet, all that's required is to rinse and air-dry
- A removable battery with an independent charger gives users the option of alternating a second battery while recharging the first
- Integrated wireless capability for an easy, cable-free set-up
- Amputee Selection Criteria:
Community and workplace ambulators with the ability or potential for varied cadence and ramp/stair descent; K3/4 amputees
- User Weight Rating: 253 lbs. (114kg)
- Clearance: 9 1/4" (235 mm)
- Product Weight (average): 2.3 lbs (1,050g)
- Connector: Proximal and distal male pyramids
- Battery Life: Approximately 48 hours
(depending on individual activity and storage practices)
- Knee Flexion Available: 125°
- Warranty and Service
The device has a 36-month warranty, which remains in effect as long as the knee is sent in for service at the 12-, and 24-month service intervals. All service - including these compulsory service checks - are provided at no charge. A loaner knee will be delivered to the prosthetist while service is underway.
"What impresses me most about the Plié knee is that I feel like I am controlling it, rather than it controlling me; yet I have security knowing it will be there for me when I need it. I can walk down slopes or rocky terrain, confident that the stance resistance (stumble control) will kick in and take over when necessary. Moving among crowds and at varying speeds is a breeze. I no longer feel like a robot - my gait is even and graceful. It's the closest I've ever come to walking "naturally" in the 35+ years since my amputation."
Karen Hughes
Mother and Transfemoral Amputee
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