bebionic hand Flex

The bebionic hand is suitable for all users who have intact muscle activity in one or more muscles in the residual limb.
The bebionic hand is especially suitable for users with low to moderate activity levels, as heavy activity should be avoided. 

The bebionic hand is fitted by certified O&P professionals in partner medical supply companies whose employees have completed special training. A trial fitting may be obtained from one of these companies. It takes place over a predetermined period of time and is monitored by Ottobock when needed.

It is difficult to give a general answer. Nevertheless, training can be compared to the safe use of a myoelectric prosthetic hand with learning a musical instrument.
After a few hours of exercise, it is usually possible to open and close the prosthetic hand. Successful integration into everyday life and work also requires regular use of the prosthesis. Most users usually integrate the prosthesis into their daily lives after about three to six months.

A fitting includes all the components integrated into a socket, a customized socket, and the correct settings for the hand, which will be adjusted by an O&P professional. This involves assembly and training with the prosthesis, as well as regular service inspections.

The operating time of the battery in the prosthesis depends largely on how the prosthesis is used in day-to-day life. On average, the battery will last a whole day. We recommend charging the battery every day to ensure that the prosthesis is always ready to use.

Wearing the bebionic hand with the prosthetic glove is recommended for daily use. It protects the hand against moisture, dirt, and dust.

The bebionic hand is what is known as a myoelectrically controlled hand prosthesis, which means you control it with your own muscle signals in the residual limb.
Here’s how it works: “Myoelectric” is the technical term for muscle activity in the residual limb that generates electric current in the microvolt range. This is registered by electrodes and calculated in fractions of a second. Based on this data, electric motors in the prosthesis control the gripping and turning movements of the prosthetic hand.

Ottobock has developed the ErgoArm and DynamicArm elbow components for amputations above the elbow joint. Your O&P professional will advise you in detail and answer all your questions regarding a possible fitting.

The bebionic hand offers 14 different gripping options. The user and O&P professional can select a total of eight of these options. 

No, you cannot shower or bathe with the bebionic hand.
There are no standard prosthesis components for showering and swimming; individual adaptations are made by your O&P professional.
However, you can wash your hands provided that the prosthesis glove is intact and the cuff is long enough that no water can get into the prosthesis from the end.

A touchscreen can be used with the bebionic hand small if no glove is worn.

Yes, the O&P professional can replace the fingers on the bebionic hand themselves on site if they have the relevant product certification.