Orthopedic Spring Technology
Take the guesswork out of building dynamic carbon braces with PDETM—a modular composite spring system technology, specifically designed for weight offloading.
Reaktiv Braces built by Fabtech help patients regain their freedom, achieve personal and professional goals, return to active lifestyles and, most importantly, reduce or end their pain.
INTERCHANGABLE DESIGN MAKES MORE POSSIBLE What PDE™ Technology Delivers To Patients:
Walk with greater fluency and stability
Participate in higher intensity activities such as running
Swap the PDE spring stiffness and rebound to alter walking mechanics
Swap the PDE spring stiffness and rebound depending on the activity
Adjust the ankle alignment of the device depending on the shoe heal height
Change the ankle alignment of the device depending on the activity
Change the fit of the upper cuff on demand, anywhere, anytime
BUILD YOUR OWN BRACE We Made it Simple!
Fabricating a brace using Fabtech’s PDE spring technology involves industry-standard methods used for composite brace fabrication. If you are versed in fabricating laminated prosthetics or orthotic devices, then you can easily make a composite brace—built With PDE springs.
PDE Reaktiv Brace Casting Training
PDE Brace Fabrication Training
CFAB Services Don’t want to make your own brace?
As the inventor of PDE springs and world leader in this technology, Fabtech’s CFAB team offers you and your team the competence to do it right.
Some providers may only see one patient a year utilizing this technology, others more. Fabtech provides thousands of these braces a year and our knowledge and expertise are unmatched.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPRING Guidelines for Choosing PDE Spring Lengths
Because every patient has unique needs there are no specific weight limitations that aid in spring choice. Choose the category based on your patient assessment. As a general rule you want to use the longest spring system your cuff design or patient height will allow. In an Orthopedic case where you are trying to control and limit motion to control pain, we recommend using a higher category spring in the beginning.
200mm length springs
A good choice for shorter patients or when maximum PTB unloading is desired, as the largest area cuff can be utilized.
250mm length springs
Fits the averaged sized population well and can be used with the PTB cuff design and anterior cuff design.
300mm length springs
Generally used with tall patients, or when wanting to provide a small anterior cuff design as common with the IDEO designs.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Category number three (3) spring are the most common selection and a great to start your evaluation. From here, up/down spring category is based on what works best for the patient. Our simple four bolt system makes changing the spring quick and easy.
Recommendation: PDE Fitting Kit
Clinicians, technicians, and orthotists. Use our tested and proven modular spring system to build the most adaptable, dynamic carbon braces for your patients. Our technology—in your capable hands.
PDE RevoFit2 Closure, Anchor & Shim Kits
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| PAK-1 | Anchor Fabrication Kit (anchors, hardware, tooling) |
| PAK-2HD | Heavy Duty Anchor Fabrication Kit (anchors, hardware, tooling) |
| PBOA | RevoFit2 Universal Dial |
| PAS3 | 4 Piece shim set for PDE post alignment |
| PASF | Flexion alignment shims (2ea) |
| PASR | Rotational alignment shims (2ea) |
| PASH | Complete Shim Hardware |
Carbon Tape / Epoxy Resin / Casting Tool
| Part # | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| CT6-1FR | 12K Carbon Fiber Tape - Unfinished Edge | 6" x 10 Feet |
| CT6-5FR | 12K Carbon Fiber Tape - Unfinished Edge | 6" x 50 Feet |
| RES3.0 | Advanced Epoxy Resin Kits | 3 Liters |
| CT100 | Reaktiv / PDE Casting Tool | 8" x 18" |
Promotional Diagnostic Fitting Kits - Limited Time Offer
| Part # | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| FK200 | PDE Fit Kit 200mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor kit, BOA closure system, Shim set, Adhesive dispenser and adhesive |
| FK250 | PDE Fit Kit 250mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor kit, BOA closure system, Shim set, Adhesive dispenser and adhesive |
| FK300 | PDE Fit Kit 300mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor kit, BOA closure system, Shim set, Adhesive dispenser and adhesive |
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHOE Basic Guidelines for Choosing Shoes
Ideal shoe: 3/8” Soft cushioned heel, Soft sticky tread, Minimum 1⁄2” toe rocker, Wide toe box
PDE Orthopedic Materials and Parts
PDE Orthopedic Products
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
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Fabtech Systems warrants the PDE products to be free of any manufacturing or workmanship defects for Six (6) months from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover failure caused by erroneous application, custom fabrication done to customer specification, improper storage, or intentional misuse or brace designs outside the original stated design parameters.
Fabtech Systems at its discretion will replace or repair any of its products that do not meet this warranty. The replacement or repair of the defective product is the exclusive remedy; liability does not extend to any other damages, incidental, consequential or otherwise.
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