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Attention: Our system will be down on Friday, August 14th for routine maintenance. We will not be able to process or ship orders on Friday, August 14th.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. To help minimize the impact of any unforeseen delays, we recommend placing orders in advance of August 14th. We will be back to normal business and processing on Monday, August 17th.

 

 

Test Sockets

| Upper Limb Fabrication |
 

For temporary use during the initial diagnostic fitting to evaluate:

  • Skin color
  • Volume/distal contact
  • Length
  • Trim lines
  • Range of motion
  • Suspension
  • A/P comfort under load

 

Several materials are available to choose from, including:

  • ThermoLyn Soft Clear: Flexibility accommodates standard myo or Myo Plus test fittings (remote electrodes). Choosing the clear option allows visualization for test socket fittings.
  • ThermoLyn Stiff/Rigid: Traditional, clear test socket with high strength and fracture resistance
  • ThermoLyn Clear: Most optically clear, heat moldable, rigid

 

 

What is required for an upper limb test socket?

  1. A positive plaster mold with all modifications completed

  2. Clearly marked trim lines

  3. Clearly marked alignment lines

  4. Clearly marked positioning of any additional componentry, such as:
    • Electrode location and positioning (and specification of standard, suction, or remote electrodes)
    • Valves (non-Ottobock valves must be shipped with mold)
    • Lock/Lanyard adapters

  5. Material choice

  6. Completed order form