FREEDOM LAUNCHES THE PLIÉ™ MPC KNEE
Irvine, Calif. (January 2, 2008) - Freedom Innovations announced today that the Plié™ MPC Knee is available for purchase within the United States. Many clinicians that participated in the product's limited launch regard the Plié as the next generation of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology. Following three years of intense research and development, the Plié MPC Knee is the brainchild of Freedom Innovations' Smart Technology department, an engineering team dedicated to developing a microprocessor stance controlled knee that is the smallest, lightest and most responsive in its class.
An industry leading Actuator Response Time (A.R.T.) supported by advanced microprocessor programming, allows the knee to make nearly instantaneous adjustments to knee position and velocity. With a reaction time ten times faster than the blink of an eye, the device provides a precise response to actual gait dynamics as they occur, rather than a step behind. The result is a prosthetic knee that requires less cognitive effort, freeing the user to look beyond the next step and enjoy what lies ahead.
When it comes to water resistance, no other microprocessor knee even comes close. Activities once ill-advised are now fair game. Boating is an option, along with fly fishing and many other outdoor activities. Something as simple as washing a car or taking children to the water park can now be done with the safety of a microprocessor controlled knee. A replaceable battery pack gives users the option of alternating a second battery so that the knee is never out of working order. Responsive, lightweight, water resistant and always 'on' - the groundwork is set for a revolutionary product that will truly enhance a person's quality of life.
"We are very proud to make the Plié MPC Knee available to our clinical partners and the amputees under their care," stated Maynard Carkhuff, President and CEO of Freedom Innovations. "We believe the technological advancements that have been made with this product will truly improve the clinical outcomes our industry is able provide. We look forward to providing the best quality device with unparalleled service."
To receive more information about clinical certification opportunities for the Plié MPC Knee, contact Freedom Innovations toll free at (888) 818-6777, or log onto www.freedom-innovations.com.
About Freedom Innovations: Freedom Innovations, LLC markets advanced technology prosthetic devices to provide amputees with solutions that create "a revolution in motion". Based in Irvine, CA, Freedom's lower-limb prosthetic products are distributed in 39 countries around the world. More information is available by calling toll-free (888) 818-6777 or by visiting the company's website at www.freedom-innovations.com.