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Overview
The Michelangelo Hand is an electronic hand with a naturally shaped, integrated flexion wrist joint, active thumb, and articulating fingers. It is suitable for transcarpal, transradial, and transhumeral fittings.
Part of the unique and streamlined Axon-Bus system, Michelangelo is lightweight, powerful, and fast. Restoring numerous functions of the natural hand, Michelangelo offers a sophisticated, intelligently designed upper limb prosthesis.
Scope of delivery:
- Michelangelo Hand (8E500=*) and/or AxonHook (8E600=*)
- Glove selection: Women's: Natural 8S502=*, Men's: Natural 8S501=*, or Silicone 8S511=*,Unisex: Visual 8S500=* (Translucent or Black)
- Active rotation (9S503) or Passive rotation (9S501)
- Battery: Capacity 1500 mA (757B500) or 1150 mA (757B501)
- AxonCharge Integral 757L500
- AxonMaster 13E500
- Lamination ring 10S500=M
- 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Components ordered separately:
- Electrodes / cables
- Tube valve
- Pull in tube
- 60X5 Bionic Link PC
- AxonSoft (free with course)
- SP-8K500=3 Third year extended warranty
Specifications
Michelangelo | Michelangelo Transcarpal | |
---|---|---|
Reference number | 8E500 | 8E550 |
Article number (left side) | 8E500=L-M | 8E550=L-M |
Article number (right side) | 8E500=R-M | 8E550=R-M |
Size | M (7 3/4) | M (7 3/4) |
Weight | 510 g | 460 g |
Length: Middle finger to proximal hand | 180 mm | na |
Length: Middle finger to proximal including passive wrist | 225 mm | na |
Length: Middle finger to proximal including active wrist | 232 mm | na |
Length: Middle finger to end of lamination ring | na | 160 mm |
Operating voltage | 11,1 V | 11,1 V |
Operating temperature | -10 to +60 degrees C | -10 to +60 degrees C |
Storage temperature | (-)20 - (+) 40 degrees C | (-)20 - (+) 40 degrees C |
Relative humidity | max. 80% non-condensing | max. 80% non-condensing |
Opening width | 120 mm | 120 mm |
Gripping force in Opposition Mode | 70 N | 70 N |
Gripping force in Lateral Mode | 60 N | 60 N |
Gripping force in Neutral Mode | 15 N | 15 N |
Average speed | 325 mm/sec | 325 mm/sec |
for | Women, men | Women, men |
Accessories
Documents
UL Documentation Packet
Reimbursement: Documentation Guide
Reimbursement
PDF Document | Published: Feb 28, 2020
Prosthetic Gloves for the Michelangelo Hand - Brochure
Brochure
PDF Document | Published: Jul 6, 2022
The Michelangelo Hand in Practice - Therapy and Rehabilitation
Product Information
PDF Document | Published: Mar 1, 2015
Axon-Bus Prosthetic System - Instructions for use (user)
Instructions for Use
PDF Document | Published: Dec 16, 2020
8E500 Michelangelo Hand - Instructions for Use
Instructions for Use
PDF Document | Published: Jan 3, 2017
Michelangelo Hand with Axon-Bus System - Clinical Evidence
Product Information
PDF Document | Published: Jul 1, 2016
Michelangelo Hand with Passive Rotation PDAC Letter
Reimbursement
PDF Document | Published: Aug 7, 2025
Michelangelo Hand with Active Rotation PDAC Letter
Reimbursement
PDF Document | Published: Aug 7, 2025