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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

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Annual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Medical Service Providers - 2024

Prosthetic and Orthotics Gazette 2024

Prosthetics Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2024 (Practice 87 & 90)

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Definitions

Suspension Components

 

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS


Hybrid lock

A combination suspension solution incorporating locking suspension with the benefits of vacuum suspension,


Active vacuum

Vacuum system that pulls vacuum in the socket using the energy created by stance and swing phase or from heel strike


Expulsion valve  kit

Direct integrated system to create suction suspension via a valve setup within the lower limb socket


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


Plug fit suction valve

Flat rubber valve manually donned in socket to created vacuum suspension


Pull in pvc  tube

Tube breaching the gap between the socket and plug fit valve


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,


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,


Kiss locking   system

Shuttle lanyard system for transfemoral amputees through housing receiver that is fixed within the prosthetic socket,


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Codes


A20645

0

BK cosmetic foam cover


 


A33197

0

C713 Standard Ball Receiver


 


A33199

0

C703 Standard Ball Terminal


 


A21100

0

Refit TK exoskeletal CAT 1&2