Elan

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Elan mimics natural muscle resistance and ankle motion by adapting hydraulic resistance levels to optimise stability when standing and walking, on slopes and uneven terrain. This encourages more symmetrical limb loading, faster walking speed and reduced compensatory movements. The ankle pivot point is optimally positioned close to the natural weight line for a more natural response through the gait cycle.

The result is smoother, safer and more natural walking, helping to preserve the body for the long term.

Key Features

Microprocessor controlled self-aligning plantarflexion and dorsiflexion
Standing support mode increases resistance when stationary to help improve balance, stability, reduce effort and encourage a more natural posture
Variable response to speed changes
Increased plantarflexion resistance allows for more energy storage and return when walking quickly or up slopes
Ankle remains dorsiflexed during swing phase to increase toe clearance and reduce risk of trips and falls
Batteries contained within the ankle
Increased dorsiflexion resistance provides a brake when walking down slopes for improved safety and stability
Sandal Toe Footshell

Key Benefits

Standing Support Mode

When no movement is sensed, the hydraulics stiffen to assist with a natural standing posture, providing equal socket pressures.

Integrated Micro Connector

The refreshed design incorporates an integrated charging connector with a new LED battery power indicator.

Simplified Clinician Setup

The new software interface has been simplified and refined so that it is now easier than ever for clinicians to set up Elan.

Even Longer Battery Life

The battery life is now even longer with up to two days usage between charges and a low power mode.

Elan Video

Why Elan is Different

Ramp Brake

New Elan Ramp Brake

On walking downhill, lower plantarflexion resistance allows the foot to fully contact the slope sooner for improved safety and security. At the same time, increased dorsiflexion resistance provides a braking effect stabilising the user for a safer, more controlled descent.

Ramp Assist / Fast Walk

New Elan Ramp Assist

When walking quickly or up slopes, the plantarflexion resistance increases allowing for more optimal energy storage and return. Combined with a softer dorsiflexion resistance, this aids forward momentum, body position and minimises the effort required to walk fast or uphill.

Standing Support

New Elan Standing Support

Standing for longer periods has also just got easier. A network of sensors detect the user is stationary, increasing resistance to help improve balance, stability, reduce effort and encourage a more natural posture.

Swing Clearance

New Elan Swing Clearance

During swing phase, the ankle remains in a dorsiflexed position increasing toe clearance on every step and reducing the risk of stumbles or falls.

Scientifically Proven

Endolite’s Biomimetic Hydraulic Technology mimics the dynamic and adaptive qualities of muscle actuation to encourage more natural gait. Multiple independent scientific studies, comparing Endolite hydraulic ankle-feet to non-hydraulic feet, have shown:

Greater comfort, reduced socket pressures
Improved safety, reduced risk of trips and falls
Smoother, easier and more natural gait
More evenly balanced inter-limb loading
Greater satisfaction

Please click on the Clinical Compendium to download the document as a PDF.

Elan Technical Data

Max. User Weight:

125kg^*

Activity Level:

2 3 4^**

Size Range:

22-30cm

Component Weight:

920g^†

Build Height:

170mm sizes 22-26
175mm sizes 27-30

Heel Height:

10mm

*For weights above 125kg up to 150kg contact a Blatchford representative.
**Maximum user weight 100 kg and always use one higher spring rate category than shown in Spring selection table.
†Component weight shown is for a size 26cm without foot shell.

Footshell Width Guide

Click on the table below to help choose the correct width when ordering the new Sandal Toe footshell. For sizes 25, 26 and 27 you can now choose between Narrow (N) and Wide (W) fittings.

Accessories

Alignment Wedge	940093
Spare Battery Charger Kit	409087E
Programming Tablet	019179

Ordering

Example Order Number

ELAN	25	L	N	3	S
Product Code	Size	Side	Width*	Spring Set	Sandal Toe

^{*Narrow (N) and Wide (W) available for sizes 25-27 only.}^{For dark tone add suffix D.}
^{Example: foot size 25, left, narrow, spring rating 3, sandal toe.}