Impulse® Foot
PrintThe Impulse Foot consists of a composite foot plate attached to a carbon/nylon keel. The foot plate is composed of the high-performing composite material. The foot provides high energy return, flexibility, and good toe response. Featuring a recessed keel, the Impulse can be used for endoskeletal or exoskeletal, applications. Partner the foot with the multiaxial Impulse Ankle for added stability on uneven ground. The Impulse foot carries a weight limit of up to 350 lbs (160 kg).
Product Highlights:
- Moderate to High Activity (U.S. Levels 3 & 4)
- Composite Foot Plate Attached to Carbon/Nylon Keel
- Use with Impulse Ankle for Added Stability
- 350 lb Weight Limit
| Weight | Impulse Foot Mens: 453 g (1.00 lb)* Womens: 400 g (.88 lb)* |
| Patient Weight Limit | Impulse Foot: 350 lb (160 kg)** |
| Heel Height | Women – 3/8” (10 mm) Men – 3/4” (18 mm) |
| Build Height*** |
Impulse Foot with Impulse Ankle attached to foot: 10 cm for 3/8″ heel 9.3 cm for 3/4″ heel Impulse Foot (without Impulse Ankle) to top of interface plate: 4.95 cm for 3/8″ heel 4.25 cm for 3/4″ heel |
| Available Sizes | Women – 22 to 27 cm Men – 22 to 31 cm |
| Toe Resistance | Very Low, Low, Regular, High, Very High |
| Heel Insert Densities | Soft, Medium, Firm (All three are included with each foot) |
| Cosmesis | Lifelike in Buff, Tan or Medium Brown |
| U.S. Warranty Information | 12 months from date of patient fitting |
| U.S. L-Code Suggestion | L5976 |
* Based on size 26 cm foot.
** Body weight plus any loads normally or routinely carried cannot exceed this weight limit.
To order an Impulse Foot, please select the size, side, color, toe spring stiffness, heel height, and adapter.
| IMPM-26LB-4M | Impulse Foot SAMPLE Part Number | |
| Name Code | IMPM | IMPM = Impulse – Mens Foot IMPW = Impulse – Womens Foot |
| Size of Foot | 26 | Mens = 22 to 31 cm Womens = 22 to 27 cm |
| Side of Foot | L | L = Left R = Right |
| Color | B | B = Buff M = Medium Brown T = Tan |
| Toe Resistance | 4 | 1 = Very Low 2 = Low 3 = Regular 4 = High 5 = Very High 6 = Heavy Duty 1 (available for Impulse only) 7 = Heavy Duty 2 (available for Impulse only) |
| Heel Height | M | L = Low 10 mm (3/8”) |
Impulse® Foot Instructions, English & Spanish
Impulse Exoskeletal Prosthesis Assembly Instructions
Impulse Ankle Instructions
| Fasteners & Torque |
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| M10 x 43 mm Socket Head Capscrew | 30 ft-lbs/41 Nm |
| Pyramid Spacer Block | |
| M10 x 68 mm Socket Head Capscrew | 30 ft-lbs/41 Nm |
| Impulse Ankle | |
| M10 x 32 mm Socket Head Capscrew | 30 ft-lbs/41 Nm |
| English thread for use with all feet | |
| 3/8″ x 2.75″ Socket Head Capscrew | 30 ft-lbs/41 Nm |
Related products:
| 2LTC-1208 | Titanium Foot Pyramid |
| Impulse Ankle | |
| 2LTC-1210 | Pyramid Spacer Block |
| 2LAM/W-XXX | Shaped Foam Ankle (Included with each foot) |
| 2LSC-1430 | Impulse Base Plate |
| 700-435 | Impulse Transfer Block |
Ordering, assembling and aligning the Impulse Foot is discussed in this instructional video.