college park 800.728.7950 Scout Foot Instruction Manual

college park 800.728.7950 Scout Foot

Package Contents

• Scout Foot
• Foot Shell
• CPI Sock
• Scout Wedge Kit
• Sealing Boot (16-22 cm upon request)

Tools Required

• 4 mm Hex Key

Tools Recommended

• Foot Horn

This diagram (Figure 1) is to help familiarize you with the unique parts of the Scout. These parts are referenced in the instructions and used when speaking with a technical service representative.

Key Components

Foot

A. Housing
B. 4mm Clamp Screw – Torque 5 N·m (44 in lbs)
C. Toe Spring
D. Permanent Wedge
E. Rounded Heel Wedge (optional)
F. Heel Spring
• CPI Sock (not shown)
• Foot Shell (not shown)

Threaded Adapter Options (additional purchases)

G. Pyramid Adapter
H. Pyramid Receiver
I. Exo Receiver
J. Lamination Adapter – Small
K. Lamination Adapter – Medium
L. Lamination Adapter – Large

Exoskeletal Mounting (additional purchases)

M. Exo Pyramid Tool Kit (reusable)
N. Exo Block Kit
O. Exo Mounting Bolt (included w/exo block kit) – Torque 47 N·m (35 ft lbs)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This prosthetic foot device is constructed with a housing, two composite springs, and heel wedge. The toe spring is secured to the housing and heel spring with fasteners.

INTENDED USE

The Scout is a prosthetic foot designed to replace one or more functions of the biologic human foot.

INDICATIONS:

• Lower limb amputations.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• None known

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GAIT MATCHING® GUIDELINES

The gait match determines the firmness of the foot based on the user’s specifications (foot size, patient weight, and impact level).

FIRMNESS CATEGORIES

Refer to the chart below to determine the correct firmness category.

Note: Incorrect category selection may result in poor device function. Contact College Park Technical Service if you have questions about category selection.

FIRMNESS CATEGORY CHART

ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY (FOR SOCK REPLACEMENT)

Use the Foot Horn to don and doff the foot shell. Remove the CPI sock and replace as needed.
Any further disassembly or modification of components will void the warranty.

INSTALLING THREADED ADAPTER

1. Screw threaded adapter or threaded receiver completely into housing (Figure 2).

2. To set internal-external rotation, turn counterclockwise no more than 90 degrees (1/4 turn) from starting position to desired toe out angle (Figure 3). Caution: To prevent foot separation from prosthesis, do not exceed 90 degrees (1/4 turn).

3. Torque 4mm clamp screw 5 N·m (44 in lbs).

ENDOSKELETAL MOUNTING

Use only high quality proximal endoskeletal components.

EXOSKELETAL MOUNTING

Refer to Scout Exo Block Kit Instruction Sheet for detailed instructions.

1. Attach threaded exo receiver to exo block with anti-rotation pin(s) oriented in desired position. Apply Loctite® 242 to mounting bolt. Torque to 47 N·m (35 ft lbs). To skip alignment and lamination, go to Step 9.

2. If using the alignable exo option, attach exo pyramid tool to exo block with four 5 mm screws. Torque to 15 N·m (11 ft lbs).

3. Attach 22 mm endo components to the exo pyramid tool and temporarily mount the socket.

4. Screw threaded exo receiver completely into housing. Torque clamp screw to 5 N·m (44 in lbs). Don CPI sock and foot shell, then perform dynamic alignment.

5. Once alignment is complete, remove foot from exo block.

6. Mount aligned prosthesis in transfer jig. Lock socket and exo block in position.

7. Remove endo components and exo pyramid tool.

8. Use desired method to span exo block to the socket and remove from jig. Shape and laminate to desired finish.
   Do not remove foam from the top of the exo block. Note: Roughening the exo block foam by using 80-120 grit sandpaper will greatly improve adhesion to both the lamination and foam.

9. Re-assemble threaded exo receiver to exo block. Apply Loctite® 242 to the exo mounting bolt and torque to 47 N·m (35 ft lbs). Re-assemble foot, don CPI sock and foot shell.

For exo growth plate assembly, refer to the Truper Growth Plate Kit Instruction Sheet (included with growth plates).

LAMINATION ADAPTER MOUNTING

Refer to Scout Threaded Lamination Adapter Fabrication Instructions for detailed instructions.

1. Temporarily attach the foot to the threaded adapter and mark the position (anterior or posterior). This is to ensure the adapter is not in the wrong orientation once fabrication is complete. Remove the foot when finished.

2. Score the surface of the lamination adapter for better adhesion.
   SINGLE STAGE LAMINATION:
   

   • Apply inner PVA bag over model.

   • Add double layer of perlon stockinet, with distal carbon or nyglass reinforcement.

   • Tie unidirectional carbon strips or tape through the prong holes. Secure in AP/ML position.
     TWO STAGE LAMINATION:

   • All surfaces must be roughened prior to applying the second lamination.

   • Transfer alignment and fix the lamination adapter to the inner socket layer with bonding agent (i.e. resin mixture, putty, adhesive, etc).Tie unidirectional carbon strips or tape through the prong holes. Secure in AP/ML position.

3. Apply o-ring to base of lamination adapter threads to prevent contact with resin.

4. Apply mold release to threads of lamination cap and tighten onto adapter.

5. If necessary, apply nyglass or carbon layers under adapter ears for reinforcement.

6. Add double layer of perlon stockinet.

7. Proceed with layup materials appropriate for the individual.

8. Tie layup material into distal groove.

9. Apply outer PVA bag and laminate socket. Ensure that resin saturates all layup material.

10. Once cured, remove excess resin and PVA bag. Then remove lamination cap and o-ring. Note: Ensure that no resin remains on the threads.

11. Screw threaded adapter completely into housing. Torque clamp screw to 5 N·m (44 in lbs). Don CPI sock and foot shell.

For lamination adapter growth plate assembly, refer to the Scout Threaded Lamination Adapter Growth Plate Kit Instruction Sheet
(included with growth plates).

STATIC ALIGNMENT

For optimal function, balance the patient’s weight evenly between the heel and toe (Figure 4).

• Each size group has a different heel rise: 13-15 cm: 0.23 in (5.8 mm), 16-18 cm: 0.25 in (6.4 mm), 19-22 cm: 0.38 in (9.5 mm)
• The load line divides the foot at 1/3 heel lever and 2/3 toe lever.

DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENTS

wedge
Softer Heel Response| Plantarflex the Scout or move load line posterior| Remove heel wedge

*To install or remove heel wedge, refer to the Scout Heel Wedge Kit Instructions.

USE IN WATER

The Scout has been approved for use in fresh water.

• Use caution when walking on wet surfaces.
• After the foot encounters moisture, wipe it dry using a lint-free cloth.

WARNINGS

WARNING

• Do not expose this product to corrosive materials, salt water or pH extremes.
• Any further disassembly or modification of components will void the warranty.
  Failure to follow these technical instructions or use of this product outside the scope of its Limited Warranty may result in injury to the patient or damage to the product.

RESIDUAL RISK STATEMENT

NOTICE OF RESIDUAL RISK

• During fitting process, ensure that CPI sock does not become pinched between foot and endoskeletal componentry.

WARRANTY INSPECTION AND MAINTENENCE INFORMATION

College Park recommends that you schedule your patients for check-ups per the warranty inspection schedule below.
High patient weight and/or impact level may require more frequent inspections. Soft component wear depends on the patient weight, impact level and environment. We recommend you inspect the following applicable parts for excessive wear and fatigue at each warranty inspection and replace as needed.

• Composites and Adapters
• CPI Sock
• Foot Shell
•  Heel Wedge (if applied)

WARRANTY INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE SCOUT: SIX MONTHS, THEN ANNUALLY.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE / EMERGENCY SERVICE 24-7-365

College Park’s regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (EST). After hours, an emergency Technical Service number is available to contact a College Park representative

LIABILITY

The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by component combinations that were not authorized by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

College Park products and components are designed and tested according to the applicable official standards or an in-house defined standard when no official standard applies. Compatibility and compliance with these standards are achieved only when College Park products are used with other recommended College Park components. This product has been designed and tested based on single patient usage. This device should NOT be used by multiple patients.

CAUTION

If any problems occur with the use of this product, immediately contact your medical professional. The prosthetist and/or patient should report any serious incident* that has occurred in relation to the device to College Park Industries, Inc. and the competent authority of the Member State in which the prosthetist and/or patient is established.

*‘Serious incident’ is defined as any incident that directly or indirectly led, may have led, or might lead to any of the following; (a) the death of a patient, user, or other person, (b) the temporary or permanent serious deterioration of a patient’s, user’s, or other person’s state of health, (c) a serious public health threat.

Customer Support

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