VGK-XS for children
Overview
The VGK-XS is the world’s first Fluidic Processor Knee (FPK) for children. The VGK-XS has been designed to adapt to the life of an active child, and grow with them through adolescence.
Sophisticated stance and swing phase control supports fast and slow walking, leg-over-leg stair descent, and exploration of uneven terrain. In case of a misstep, the stumble recovery feature gives the child time to regain their balance. The VGK-XS also has an optional cycling mode.
The smallest and lightest in the VGK range, this knee gives children access to all the features found in VGK adult knees. The VGK-XS is suitable for children and adolescents aged ~7+.
Stance security
The VGK-XS is default stance with easy release into swing phase
Stairs & slopes
Controlled leg-over-leg stairs and slope descent
No charging
High performance, no battery charging
Stumble recovery
Knee supports bodyweight when a stumble is detected
Waterproof
Occasional wetting and immersion up to 5m deep
Variable cadence
Adapts within a single step to changes in walking speed
Cycling mode (optional)
Selectable cycling function with a safety catch
VGK-XS features
- Fluidic Processor Knee (FPK) technology
- Default stance knee
- Stumble recovery
- Variable cadence
- Controlled stair and slope descent
- Temperature & load compensation
- Waterproof
- No charging required
- Up to three selectable stance modes:
- Everyday walking mode
- Ultra-high stance resistance mode
- Cycling mode (optional)
- Selectable swing-phase lock
- Socket delimited flexion
- Built-in rotational adaptors at the proximal and distal ends
VGK-XS Specifications
| Application | Knee disarticulation, transfemoral amputation, hip disarticulation, bilateral amputation Suitable for use with osseointegration (requires manufacturer’s prior consent) |
| Activity class | K1-K4 |
| Max. bodyweight | 60 kg |
| Build height | 210 mm |
| Product weight | 850 grams |
| Proximal connection | Pyramid, children’s pyramid, M36 thread |
| Distal connection | Pyramid |
| Max. knee angle | Socket delimited |
| IP rating | Not applicable (not an electrical device) |
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