Prosthetic Gloves for the Michelangelo HandInnovative, impressive – simply compelling

Information for Specialist Dealers

The prosthetic glove is vital for the user and is the first part of the prosthesis that others notice visually. In addition, the glove protects the me- chanics from moisture, dirt and dust and there-fore gives the user more confidence with the prosthesis. It is a completely individual decision which the foremost requirements and needs are.There is now a choice of four high-quality AxonSkin prosthetic gloves with different features for the Michelangelo Hand. The user can therefore

Prosthetic Gloves Simply individual.

decide between different prosthetic gloves – oriented entirely individually to suit their re- quirements and wishes and adapted optimally to their life situation: whether natural, i.e. as inconspicuous as possible, or eye-catching, whether particularly robust and tear-resistant or unsusceptible to dirt and easy to take care of – the AxonSkin gloves offer the right solution for any requirement.

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• The following applies to all AxonSkin prosthetic gloves: Please observe the care and cleaning instructions.

The comparison – PVC and Silicone Gloves from Ottobock

PVC Silicone

Durability • PVC has a good mechanical strength and good durability;

if a tear is present, PVC is more resistant compared to silicone to tearing further and barely shows abrasion

Durability • Silicone has a lower mechanical strength; if there is a tear,

silicone is less resistant to tearing further and suffers from higher abrasion in comparison to PVC (rubber effect)

Temperature dependence• PVC becomes a little bit harder at low temperatures; its

elasticity reduces in comparison to silicone

Temperature dependence• Silicone does not show any change or reduced

functionality at low temperatures in comparison to PVC

Surface properties • PVC does not have a sticky surface in comparison to

silicone – textiles, fibres, hairs and dust do not stick to the surface; ease of putting on and taking off clothes can be guaranteed

Surface properties • Silicone has a more sticky surface than PVC – textiles,

fibres, hairs and dust stick quickly and fast to the surface; putting on and taking off clothes is more difficult

Soiling/cleaning• PVC is more susceptible to soiling than silicone and has

worse cleaning properties• The outermost layer reduces the susceptibility to soiling

and makes cleaning easier• Daily cleaning with water and soap• If water and soap are insufficient: use a special cleaner

(640F12) with a pump sprayer (640F13) • Correct use of the cleaner is essential.

– In the case of soiling, the special cleaner should be used immediately: spray on, leave to take effect briefly and wipe off the dirt by applying a moderate pressure with a clean, undyed cloth. Rinse with water and dry.

– Important: do not leave the cleaner to take effect for too long and do not try to remove the dirt with force or with too much pressure

– Take care with ballpoint pens, printing ink (newspapers, photocopies) and dark, unwashed textiles

– If dyes have migrated into the PVC cleaning is no longer possible

Soiling/cleaning • Silicone soils only slightly or not at all and has better

cleaning properties than PVC• Oils found in paints and solvents can cause the silicone to

swell and permeate the silicone• Daily and primary cleaning with water and soap is usually

sufficient• Special cleaner (640F12) should not be used on silicone.• If dyes have migrated into the silicone cleaning is no

longer possible

AxonSkin NaturalNaturally beautiful

AxonSkin Natural excels with its high naturalness and particular aesthetics; it is also very robust and lasts relatively long. A special finish makes it soil-resistant and makes cleaning noticeably easier. Hand-drawn details such as veins, knuckles and fingernails replicate the impression of a hand. Deceptively real.

• Features

• Material: multilayered PVC• Good mechanical strength, good durability, robust, does

not tear easily, barely any abrasion• Special outer layer for a reduced susceptibility to soiling

and simpler cleaning• Long sleeve length for an integrated covering up to the

elbow• High naturalness thanks to the hand-coloured

replication of the fingernails, veins and knuckles – slight deviations possible

• The fingernails can be coloured with standard nail varnish, which should only be removed with acetone-free nail varnish remover

• Versions available for men and women• Colours: available in 6 colours, more planned (646M47

colour sample set)• Dark colours (8, 11 and 16) with lighter palm, high

naturalness• Clean with special cleaner (640F12) and pump sprayer

(640F13)

Technical Data

Article Number 8S501=* (men), 8S502=* (women)

Side right (R), left (L)

Size M

Colour 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 16

Order example

Article Number Side Size Colour

8S501 = R - M 16

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Premiere: the first silicone glove for the Michelangelo Hand. The AxonSkin Silicone is very low maintenance and barely soils. Simple cleaning with water and soap is usually sufficient. Practical.

• Features

• Material: multilayered silicone• Low soiling, easy cleaning, not sensitive to low

temperatures (no loss of functionality)• Lower mechanical strength compared to PVC, more

susceptible to cuts, lower resistance to tear propagation, higher abrasion

• Long sleeve length for an integrated covering up to the elbow

• Very good fit, low drape• High naturalness thanks to the hand-coloured

replication of the fingernails, veins and knuckles – slight deviations possible

• Fingernails cannot be painted with nail varnish• Available in versions for men and women• Colours: according to AxonSkin Natural portfolio• Special cleaner (640F12) should not be used on silicone.

AxonSkin SiliconeUnsusceptible in everyday life

Technical Data

Article Number 8S511=* (men), 8S512=* (women)

Side right (R), left (L)

Size M

Colour 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 16

Order example

Article Number Side Size Colour

8S512 = L - M 4

AxonSkin VisualVisibly different

New! The translucent glove makes the fascinating design of the Michelangelo Hand visible. Defined zones on the finger tips and palms ensure improved gripping properties. Confident in style.

• Features

• Material: PVC• Good mechanical strength, good durability, robust, does

not tear easily, barely any abrasion• Special outer layer for lower susceptibility to soiling and

simpler cleaning• Long sleeve length for an integrated covering up to the

elbow• Unisex design• Colour: translucent; Michelangelo Hand is visible• Clean with special cleaner (640F12) and pump sprayer

(640F13)

Technical Data

Article Number 8S500=* (unisex)

Side right (R), left (L)

Size M

Colour 0

Order example

Article Number Side Size Colour

8S500 = L - M 0

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AxonSkin BlackSet the emphasis

New: AxonSkin Black! This unusual prosthetic glove, entirely in black, is an eye catcher. Defined zones on the finger tips and palms ensure improved gripping properties. Striking.

• Features

• Material: PVC• Good mechanical strength, good durability, robust, does

not tear easily, barely any abrasion• Long sleeve length for an integrated covering up to the

elbow• Unisex design• Colour: black, Michelangelo Hand is not visible• Clean with special cleaner (640F12) and pump sprayer

(640F13)

Technical Data

Article Number 8S500=* (unisex)

Side right (R), left (L)

Size M

Colour 20

Order example

Article Number Side Size Colour

8S500 = L - M 20

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AxonSkin GlovesDonning

Step 1 Locking the prosthetic handIn order to don the prosthetic glove on the prosthesis correctly, lock the hand using the hand holding tool (711M64) and the alignment rod (711M1) and, if necessary, the support plate (711M2). Apply donning spray (640F18).

Step 2 Donning the textile intermediate glove2.1 Roll up the textile glove and then slide it over the fingers of the prosthetic hand.2.2 Roll the textile glove down again.The end of the textile glove at the wrist joint should finish at the last groove in the hand shell (A). The end of the textile glove at the thumb should sit in the last thumb groove of the hand shell (B).Please note: the textile glove must not be overstretched.

Step 3 Preparing the prosthetic glove3.1 Shorten the prosthetic glove down to the desired length.3.2 Upend the prosthetic glove as far as the finger joints; pull the thumb a little further out (C).3.3 Leave the prosthetic glove in an oven at 60 °C for 10 minutesPlease note: the prosthetic glove should be put on immediately after taking it out of the oven.

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Step 4 Use donning spray (640F18)4.1 Spray the entire prosthetic hand with donning spray (640F18) (excluding the textile intermediate glove).4.2 Prosthetic glove: spray the donning spray into the fingers of the prosthetic glove.

Step 5 Don the prosthetic glove5.1 Put the prosthetic glove on the fingers of the prosthetic hand and slide the fingers of the glove on.5.2 Spray the sleeve on the outside and inside with donning spray. 5.3 Upend approx. 5-8 cm of the sleeve edge. 5.4 Hold on to the upended part of the sleeve of the glove and pull it over the hand.5.5 Adjust the glove to fit the prosthetic hand properly.

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AxonSkin GlovesRemoval

Step 1 Use donning spray (640F18)Spray the outer side of the prosthetic glove completely with donning spray (640F18)

Step 2 Remove the prosthetic glove Hold the prosthetic glove at the upended sleeve and pull in the direction of the arrow

Hand holding tool (711M64) for Michelangelo HandThe hand holding tool (711M64) was developed especially for the Michelangelo Hand and should only be used for donning and removing the AxonSkin glove. The Michelangelo Hand is locked with the help of the hand holding tool (711M64) and the alignment rod (711M1) in order to apply and remove the prosthetic glove. The hand holding tool is essential for protecting the mechanics of the Michelangelo Hand and is only needed 1x per customer.

Accessories

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Alignment rod (711M1) One side with M12x1.5 outer thread and other side with M12x1.5 outer thread for Ottobock System Electric Hands and Michelangelo Hand.

Donning spray (640F18)Donning spray (640F18) is required for donning pros-thetic glove on prosthetic hand respectively doffing prosthetic glove (45 ml net contents).

Special cleaner for Ottobock prosthetic gloves (640F12)If water and soap are not sufficient: use special cleaner (640F12).The correct application is essential. In the case of soiling, the special cleaner should be used immediately: spray on, leave to take effect briefly and wipe off the dirt by applying a moderate pressure with a clean, undyed cloth. Rinse with water and dry.Special cleaner (640F12) should not be used on silicone.Important: do not leave the cleaner to take effect for too long and do not use force or too much pressure to remove the dirt.Take care with ballpoint pens, printing ink (newspapers, photocopies) and dark, unwashed textiles.If dyes have migrated into the PVC cleaning is no longer possible. Container with 0.460 kg net contents.

Pump sprayer (640F13) for prosthetic glovesThe user should always carry the pump sprayer filled up with special cleaner for Ottobock prosthetic gloves with him/her, in order to be able to use the cleaner immedi-ately after soiling. Container without contents (90 g net contents).

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