The RedAttach^TM
Prosthetic Leg Liner Bolt Alignment Device

-Patent Pending-
- device that helps to readily attach a below the knee prosthetic leg liner -




User claimed: "this unit changed my life!"



Positions liner pin to be perpendicular to the stump end, eliminating trapped air.
Allows the user to quickly "roll-on" liner with pin aligner perfectly for quick insertion into the prostheses.

Background:

                Below the knee prosthetic legs are typically attached using a suspension liner that covers the amputated leg stump and includes a liner pin that then locks onto the prosthetic leg. The liner is placed on the leg stump by holding the liner pin in one hand with the liner turned inside out. The liner pin is held perpendicular and aligned straight out from the stump while another hand is used to roll the liner onto the leg stump. The result should be that the liner pin is projecting perpendicular to the stump end, leaving no air between the stump and the liner, so that the prosthetic leg can be readily attached.  If the liner pin is not positioned correctly, the user cannot easily direct the liner pin into the locking hole of the prosthetic leg.  If the pin is not aligned properly, the person must take the liner off and try again. For individuals that have amputated legs that are far down on the leg, it is very difficult to bend over and hold the liner pin perpendicular to the end of the stump. If the person is elderly or of large build, it is almost impossible to hold the pin perpendicular without help from someone else.

Device:

                The invention is designed to hold the liner and liner pin in position in order to simplify the attachment of the liner to the leg stump without the help from another person. The patent pending device is a simple fixture that holds the liner pin in proper position so that the amputee does not need to bend over and reach while trying to align the pin with the stump.

Procedure:

The amputee places the liner pin inside the pin guide hole and then rolls the liner back over the sides of the cup. The amputee, while sitting on a chair or bed, inserts the leg stump end portion inside the liner covered cup. The liner is then rolled up onto the leg stump  very easily, thus eliminating trapped air while holding the pin perpendicular to the stump. The leg and liner is then removed from the cup and then inserted in the prosthetic leg in perfect alignment. Since the pin is aligned property, the pin connects to the prosthetic leg easily. The whole process takes less than 30 seconds to attach.