Tibion’s PK100 Bionic Leg Orthosis is a powered, wearable assistive leg device that supplements muscle strength. It enhances rehabilitation therapy, and provides mobility assistance for activities of daily living Patients with loss of muscle function or neuromuscular impairment due to stroke or chronic disease, such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, and patients with muscle weakness due to osteoarthritis or knee surgery may benefit from Tibion’s PK100 technology.
The PK100 uses sensors to automatically detect the user’s actions, such as sitting/standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs which allow it to transparently apply the force needed to augment the user’s actions.
In April 2010, Tibion announced the PK100 product has been tested and evaluated for compliance with internationally recognized standards for the safety of medical products. Compliance to the standards has resulted in NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) and SCC (Standards Council of Canada) certification for the U.S. and Canada from TÜV Rheinland of North America.