(under the class definition) Subject matter provided with means which uses fluid energy to initiate or produce an intended effect or function of a prosthetic member.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for artificial body members having fluid actuators. In addition, other types of artificial body members having solely mechanical actuators are provided for in lower subclasses.
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30, for leg prosthetic devices having mechanical actuators initiated by torso movement.
40+, for combined knee and foot prosthetic devices having mechanical actuators.
50+, for ankle prosthetic devices having mechanical actuators.
57+, for arm or component prosthetic devices having mechanical actuators.
