What is the Genium knee?

What is the Genium knee?

Overview. The Genium microprocessor knee provides the highest degree of intuitive function to individuals who need to adapt to changing environments, move quickly over short distances, or require more than 2 days of battery life.

Is Genium knee waterproof?

Genium X3 carries the highest level of protection offered in any microprocessor knee. The knee joint is fully submersible up to 3 meters for 60 minutes and protected for both fresh and salt water.

How do you charge a Genium knee?

Connect the tube adapter + insert the tube adapter in the frame and take care that the cable is placed in the tube. Charge the knee completely: The five lights should glow when Genium X3 is fully charged. When the charger is disconnected, the system will do a self test. The knee will beep and vibrate one time.

What does the Genium X3 do?

The Genium X3 lets you shower, swim or work in damp conditions without thinking twice. Special materials, coatings and components protect the electronics. The joint is also waterproof (even when exposed to strong jets of water) and corrosion-resistant against salt and chlorinated water.

What is a C leg?

C-Leg® above knee prosthetic leg The Ottobock C-Leg is the original microprocessor knee. Since its launch in 1997, the C-Leg has set the standard for every other knee available, and is the world’s most studied prosthetic device. Our research proves that with C-Leg, you will experience less falls.

How much does an ottobock cost?

Microprocessor Knee Price Table

Microprocessor Knee Price Category (USD) Availability
Ottobock Genium $60,000 to $80,000 Global
Ossur Rheo Knee XC $60,000 to $70,000 Global
Ossur Rheo Knee $40,000 to $50,000 Global
Ottobock C-Leg $40,000 to $50,000 Global

How much does a genium X3 prosthetic Leg cost?

Price. According to our information, the Genium X3 typically sells for more than $100,000 US including the socket, prosthetic foot, and all prosthetist fees.

What is the most advanced prosthetic Leg?

The Genium X3 Knee is the most advanced bionic knee on the market.

How do I set up my Genium knee?

Genium Set-up Guide | Ottobock 3 Once the knee is fully charged, you’ll need to perform the following sequence of events before disconnecting and cutting the tube adapter to the correct length. 3. If a knee error is detected, the knee will beep and/or vibrate repeatedly. 2. Put the Genium knee “to sleep”

How do I test my Genium knee for knee errors?

If a knee error is detected, the knee will beep and/or vibrate repeatedly. 2. Put the Genium knee “to sleep” Ensure the tube adapter is connected properly. Connect the charger. Check the battery status using the charger. Disconnect the charger. The knee will perform a self test.

Why choose the Genium prosthesis?

Thanks to the newly updated, unique technology, the Genium enables a gait that’s even more natural. Added support is provided by possible adjustments that can make walking on ramps or sitting down easier. Additional functions can help adapt the prosthesis to your everyday life.

How do I charge my Genium?

Connect the tube adapter + insert the tube adapter in the frame and take care that the cable is placed in the tube. Charge the knee completely: The five lights should glow when Genium is fully charged.