Orthopedic Spring Technology
Take the guesswork out of building dynamic carbon braces with PDETM— A modular composite AFO spring system, specifically designed for weight offloading.
PDE™ (Posterior Dynamic Element) Orthopedic is a modular engineered carbon spring system for composite AFO brace designs. This simple, align-able system provides the ability to tune functional energy performance to changing patient conditions. Dynamically adjust external, internal, plantar & dorsiflexion alignments as well as easily change spring stiffness. Designed for everyday use in situations where pain and offloading of weight may be key factors.
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 heel-height
Change the ankle alignment of the device depending on the intended activity
Patient indications A Perfect Solution For
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™ Re/Aktiv 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.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPRING Spring Category Selection
Recommendation: PDE™ Fitting Kit
Get it right. Get the Fit Kit.
When building a custom device, it’s always nice to have options. That’s why we created the PDE™ Fitting Kit.
Try different categories of springs on your patient until you find the perfect fit!
Then just replace the the parts that get used so you always have a full set of springs & hardware.
Fit Kit Contents: 5 PDE™ Springs (One each PDE™ spring category 1 through 5), mounting anchor kit, alignment shim kit, adhesive dispenser and adhesive.
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) |
| PBOA3 | RevoFit™ Lamination Kit w/ Click™ Reel System |
| 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" |
Diagnostic Fitting Kits
| Part # | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| FK200 | PDE Fit Kit 200mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor Kit, Shim Set, Adhesive Dispenser and Adhesive |
| FK250 | PDE Fit Kit 250mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor Kit, Shim Set, Adhesive Dispenser and Adhesive |
| FK300 | PDE Fit Kit 300mm | 5 PDE Springs (1 - 5 category) Anchor Kit, 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 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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