[AMP-L] Open Prosthetics : Arm Amputee Info

[Wayne Renardson]

Date sent:      	Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:46:06 -0700 (PDT)
From:           	Swagata <sen.swagata at gmail.com>

Hi Marcelo,

I am a research assistant for Given Limb Foundation. We intend to 
develop a set of tools that upper extremity amputees could use to 
maintain their prosthesis on their own. Either it would be an all in 
one tool or it would be a set of tools necessary for repair.  

We have decided to incorporate the following tools :

The Elastration Band Applicator   

<http://www.syrvet.com/ehibition/ehibition_default.asp?pro_id=387>

Extra rubber bands, extra cables, cable anchors, spectra line, screws 
(cut to appropriate length) of the various sizes used  

Some small sets of tools like these  

<http://www.superdroidrobots.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=95>

A Fine Iris Surgical Scissors  

A hemostat to use as a clamp, e.g. when you are adjusting a harness 
or threading spectra  

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_47

And a small attractive pouch to carry all this stuff while on 
vacation or for a conference.  

Would love to have your suggestions as to

1.What is your opinion on the tool kit ?

2. What should be contained in the tool kit

3. Whether you prefer an "all in one tool kit" or a number of small
    tools in the tool kit.

Thanks

Swagata