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Prosthetic Foot Uses Unique Aerospace Material

TBMG-15907

03/01/2013

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Formerly used only in the aerospace arena, Flexeon is a radical departure from the rigid carbon fiber materials found in most prosthetic feet. It’s a specially- formulated reinforced fiberglass material that is nearly indestructible, extremely flexible, and available exclusively on Ability Dynamic prosthetic devices, such as the RUSH™ foot. Flexeon underwent thorough and extensive testing for flexibility, material strength, and durability in prosthetic labs, as well as on patients aged 21 to 69 in clinical trials. The results of these tests and trials revealed that this high-tech material is three times more flexible than carbon and much more durable than current standard carbon fiber products.

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"Prosthetic Foot Uses Unique Aerospace Material," Mobility Engineering, March 1, 2013.
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Mar 1, 2013
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TBMG-15907
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English