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Component 3R70 no longer available and has been superceded.

Polycentric - Cadence Responsive Knee Joints

Otto Bock (ISO 9001 Certified)

3R70

Modular Polycentric Knee Joint with Pneumatic Swing Phase- Aluminium.

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A four bar knee with pneumatic swing phase control. The pneumatic unit is incorporated in the knee. Flexion and extension may be adjusted separately. Includes an internal adjustable extension assist. Axis ( linkage) positions may be adjusted by the prosthetist to alter the stability of the knee.
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Knee Specific details
Maximun Flexion Angle: 135 degrees
Knee Locking Mechanism: No
Stance Phase Control: Alignment
Swing Phase Control: Pneumatic, flexion and extension can be adjusted independently.

Details Established by REHABTechManufacturers Supplied Details
Compatibility:Male pyramid to 30 mm pylon adapter Torque settings: M8 15 Nm, Pylon Clamp 10 Nm, cap screws 4 Nm.
Weight: 816 g Knee, 186 pylon with adaptor. Restrictions: 100 Kg Yellow
Height: 260 mm min, + 275 pylon and adaptor (46 ) Activity Guide: Otto Bock Matrix
Material: AluminiumAssembly/ Alignment Guide: Comes with Component
Tested Limits: 100 KgWarranty: 12 Months Unconditional, 24 Months Conditional a; Only Otto Bock Components, b; Manufacturing Instructions Followed
Test standard: ISO 10328Recommended Inspection Intervals: 6 Months
Tested By: In HouseU.S.A. L-Code: L5840
Notes: discontinued

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