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Mobility made possible.
Tectus®
Tectus® is a microprocessor-controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO) that enables individuals with partial lower-limb paralysis to walk confidently. Whether on flat surfaces, varied terrain, stairs or slopes, Tectus provides reliable support and stability, helping wearers regain mobility and independence to actively engage in everyday life.
- Mobility Level: All activity levels
- IP Rating: IP54
- Battery Life: Up to 18 hours continuous use
The first day I got Tectus, I cried. I hadn't been like that for 25 years, and I was walking like I'd done before.
- Alfie Wright
Regain Mobility and Independence
With the Tectus® KAFO, you can get back to the moments that matter - whether it’s walking your dog, enjoying a music festival, cheering at a sporting event, or exploring new places, Tectus has been designed with your lifestyle in mind.
Technical Info
Technical Info
- Mobility Level: All activity levels
- IP Rating: IP54
- Battery Life: Up to 18 hours continuous use
- Min User Weight: 50kg/110.2lbs/12st 2.2lbs
- Max. User Weight: 100kg/220.5lbs/15st 10.5lbs**
- Hip Flexion: 2+, Oxford scale
- Tectus® Module Weight: 660g /1lb 7oz
- Charger Type: Magnetic
- Charging Time: 2 hours
Key Features
Key Features
Clinical Suitability Assessment
Tectus Case Studies
Meet Alfie Wright, Tectus® wearer and Blatchford product advocate:
Alfie had a left knee injury and ruptured left Achilles tendon. After multiple orthopaedic surgeries, Alfie has chronic sciatica hip pain from unsymmetrical walking with a locked KAFO (resolved with the Tectus®). Read Alfie's Tectus® story here.
Alex
While serving in the UK military, Alex had an accident resulting in Cauda Equina syndrome following herniated spinal discs. Now 10 years on, he has right lower limb weakness, chronic sciatic pain, hip dysfunction, and lower back pain (all managed better with the Tectus®).
Mick
Mick had a stroke affecting his left arm and leg and had an elective left arm amputation due to ongoing neurological pain with any contact. He has left lower limb weakness, knee hyperextension, and equino-varus pull of the foot/ankle complex with drop foot.
Introducing SMARTSTEP®
SMARTSTEP® is a new cutting-edge digital care management platform developed exclusively by Blatchford and built into our prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Designed to provide Healthcare Professionals and wearers with access to detailed device data to improve outcomes, reduce rehab times and simplify care delivery.
Frequently asked question about Tectus®
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about our brand new Tectus® device. If you have a question that isn't answered below, please reach out to us by emailing marketing@blatchfordmobility.com and we'll be sure to get back to you with an answer.
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What is Tectus®?
Tectus® is an orthotic device, that enables people with partial lower limb paralysis to walk more easily, naturally, and comfortably with increased confidence and safety.
Tectus® combines a custom-made Knee, Ankle, Foot Orthosis with the Tectus® knee module to create a microprocessor controlled knee hinged KAFO with swing and stance phase control.
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How does Tectus® work?
The orthosis provides stability and support to the wearer. The Tectus® device uses its complex system of spring, hydraulic, sensor and microprocessor technology to enable natural walking.
The multiple sensors detect the wearer’s movement and automatically makes adjustments to the hinged knee unit. The hydraulic mechanism provides controlled resistance which ensures the wearer walks safely on different terrains and alters the resistance for stairs and sitting to give the wearer complete control.
The combination of the spring assist feature and the microprocessor-controlled hydraulics allows the wearer to walk further and more easily (ref1).
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What conditions can it be used to treat?
Tectus® can be effective in treating wearers with:
- Spinal injuries with lower limb paralysis
- Neurological conditions with resultant muscle weakness
- Orthopaedic injuries with resultant nerve damage.
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Is Tectus® the same as other leg KAFOs on the market?
No.
Tectus® is a unique, semi-automatic, microprocessor knee module that incorporates Blatchford’s Performance Response TechnologyTM - a complex system of spring, hydraulic, sensor and microprocessor technology to improve the gait cycle of any Tectus® wearer. This results
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What is the battery life of Tectus®?
Tectus® will last for a full day of average use^.
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Is Tectus® waterproof?
The Tectus® module is IP54 rated. Being caught in the rain is not a problem, but the brace is not suitable for showering, paddling or being soaked in water.
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How long does it take to fully charge Tectus®?
Tectus® takes 2 hours to fully charge from a flat battery.
It is recommended before charging that you lay the Tectus® KAFO down in a horizontal position (on a flat surface or floor), with the knee module facing upwards and with 5 degrees of knee flexion so that it is secure and does not roll over.
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Is Tectus® SMARTSTEP™ enabled?
Yes, the Tectus® microprocess KAFO is SMARTSTEP™ enabled by default. You can learn more about SMARTSTEP™ by clicking here.
Tectus® is protected in UK/EUR by Patent No 2566310. Tectus® is protected in USA by Patent No 11246723.
* Multi-functional ankle joint shown is for illustrative purposes only
** Total weight capability i.e. including weight carried
^ Up to 18 hours of continuous use
“The Tectus® KAFO is an amazing piece of kit. It's really a game changer for patients who are currently unable to walk in a safe & controlled manner.”
- Steve Seccombe, Chief Clinical Officer