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Michelangelo Hand

Item #: 8E500=R-M
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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 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

Documents

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Michelangelo Coding Options

Reimbursement

PDF Document | Published: Oct 6, 2025

UL Documentation Packet

Reimbursement: Documentation Guide

Reimbursement

PDF Document | Published: Mar 18, 2026

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 – Embrace the Everyday

Product Information

PDF Document | Published: Apr 17, 2021

Upper Limb Cleaning Instructions

Product Information

PDF Document | Published: Mar 24, 2021

Michelangelo Product Brief

Product Information

PDF Document | Published: Aug 22, 2023

Michelangelo Reimbursement Guide

Reimbursement

PDF Document | Published: Sep 30, 2025