Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Scale of FeesAnnual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2024Prosthetic and Orthotics Gazette 2024Prosthetics Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2024 (Practice 87 & 90)ProstheticsDefinitionsSuspension Components |
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS |
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Hybrid lock |
A combination suspension solution incorporating locking suspension with the benefits of vacuum suspension, |
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Active vacuum |
Vacuum system that pulls vacuum in the socket using the energy created by stance and swing phase or from heel strike |
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Expulsion valve kit |
Direct integrated system to create suction suspension via a valve setup within the lower limb socket |
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TF proximal socket seal-in ring for suction suspension |
Sealing ring for use with TF suction vacuum sockets, Ring can be positioned manually to maximize area of the limb under suction or vacuum |
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Plug fit suction valve |
Flat rubber valve manually donned in socket to created vacuum suspension |
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Pull in pvc tube |
Tube breaching the gap between the socket and plug fit valve |
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Shuttle lock (pin/lanyard) |
A pin or lanyard which attaches on the bottom of a liner which goes to a female receiver that is fixed within the prosthetic socket, |
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Magnetic locking system |
A magnetic pin which attaches on the bottom of a liner which goes to a integrated magnetic female receiver that is fixed within the prosthetic socket, |
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Kiss locking system |
Shuttle lanyard system for transfemoral amputees through housing receiver that is fixed within the prosthetic socket, |
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Discontinued Codes |
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A20645 |
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BK cosmetic foam cover |
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A33197 |
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C713 Standard Ball Receiver |
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A33199 |
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C703 Standard Ball Terminal |
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A21100 |
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Refit TK exoskeletal CAT 1&2 |
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