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Description of FDA Category
Apr. 3, 2019—Because there are a variety of commercially-available powered and mechanical prosthetics, it is believed that this device should not require pre-market approval (PMA). Since this is a joint effort between our team and Case Western, it is understood that they will be responsible for bringing the product or certain components of this project to market....
Actuation: Ottobock Communications and Proof of Concept
Feb. 26, 2019—When we started our project, we were given a donated Ottobock prosthetic arm. It was unclear whether or not the prosthesis would work, and after many troubleshooting attempts, we found that the arm was not functional. Upon mechanical isolation between the motor and gears, it was found that no jamming was occurring. We also increased...
Weekly Meeting 6 (1/21/19)
Jan. 21, 2019—Hardware Sponsor has gotten product serviced before by Ottobock Forward her any emails from OB and follow up about contacts she’s used for servicing in the past 3D printing job should be done by tomorrow Algorithm Updates on conversation with Dr. Withrow: Algorithm = EMG differential: only 2 EMGs, but the Myoware does pre-processing...