touch bionics i-digits quantum User manual

i-digits™quantum
User Manual
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This document provides information for i-digits™ quantum users and should be used in conjunction
with advice from your clinical team.
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Table of Contents
1.0 i-digits™quantum 4
1.1 Product Description 4
1.2 Intended Use 4
1.3 Prosthesis overview 5
1.4 Prosthesis Overview: Control Strategies 6
2.0 Control and Batteries 7
2.1 Wristband componentry 8
2.2 Control Options 8
2.3 Battery Charging 9
3.0 Covers 11
3.1 Cover Options 11
3.2 General Precautions 11
4.0 Grip Review 12
4.1 Grip Options 12
5.0 Support Information 14
5.1 Storage and Maintenance 14
5.2 Troubleshooting 15
5.3 General Safety, Warnings and Precautions 16
6.0 User Information 17
6.1 User Details 17
7.0 Appendix 18
7.1 Technical Information 18
7.2 i-digits™ quantum Information 18
7.3 Component Compatibility 18
7.4 Warranty 18

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1.0 i-digits™quantum
1.1 Product Description
design. dexterity. intelligent motion.
Based on the industry-leading design of our i-limb™ product
range, i-digits™ quantum combines unsurpassed functionality
with style. i-digits™ quantum incorporates gesture control via
the patented and ground-breaking i-mo™ technology and is
the first partial hand prosthesis that can change grips with a
simple gesture.
Key features include:
•Smarter
- gesture control powered by i-mo™ technology uses
simple gestures to change grips
- proximity control made available via grip chips™
technology
•Faster
- adjustable speed boost increases speed up to 30%
•Stronger
- up to 30% more power when needed
- improved component design for easier and more reli-
able fabrication
- 50% longer battery life
•Smaller
- new form fitting design decreases device size in
every dimension
- smaller digits now available
We are pleased that you and your clinical team decided that
i-digits™ quantum is the most appropriate prosthesis for your
needs. You will have discussed your functional goals with your
clinical team. This manual, along with the training and sup-
port of your clinical team, should help you understand how
i-digits™ quantum will help you accomplish these goals.
1.2 Intended Use
i-digits™ quantum is intended to be used by individuals with
partial hand loss or deficiency. Devices are suited to individu-
alswith any 3, 4 or 5 digit loss, while patients or users with 1 or
2 digit loss are also indicated when the digits of loss are either
the thumb or the main digits of opposition, namely the index
and middle fingers.
i-digits™ quantum is a fully customized partial hand prosthesis
with individually powered fingers. i-digits™ quantum fingers
move independently and bend at the joint to work in conjunc-
tion with any remaining fingers to help significantly increase
functional capabilities.
Each digit of the device has its own motor that allows the digits
to run until they meet the object being grasped. The result of
this is the device taking the shape of that object (compliant
grip). The power for the prosthesis comes from two batteries
which are located in the wristband. Initially, you and your clini-
cal team will develop control of opening and closing your hand.
At this stage, you should be able to carry out a wide range of
functional daily activities using your i-digits™ quantum device.
It takes time and practice to gain control and master the best
way to perform tasks with your prosthetic device. The pace at
which individuals gain this control varies.
Your i-digits™ quantum is covered under the Touch Care pro-
gram. Please contact your clinician for details about your spe-
cific Touch Care coverage.

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Fig. 1: Serial Number
Fig. 2: Weight distribution
1.3 Prosthesis overview
Each i-digits™ quantum has a unique identifying number
called the serial number as depicted on the image to the right
(fig.1). This is an important piece of information and we recom-
mend that you make a note of it on page 16 of this manual.
i-digits™ quantum will not provide you with sensation and so
you will not be able to feel things such as heat and moisture. i-
digits™ quantum cannot absorb any shock as your own body
is able to do. If high degrees of force are applied, you may
cause damage to your i-digits™ quantum. If this does hap-
pen, then please contact your clinical team who will contact
Touch Bionics Customer Support team to resolve the matter
as quickly as possible. To best protect the hand when car-
rying objects, the weight should be distributed evenly across
the digits as close to the knuckles and palm of the device as
possible rather than out on the tips of the digits. The image to
the right (fig.2) is an example of how to correctly carry objects.
i-digits™ quantum is like any other electrical device so do not
immerse in water and do not pour water over the device. When
cleaning the covering use a damp cloth to remove any dirt.
Do not use i-digits™ quantum without an ap-
proved cover.
If you have any specific questions about your i-digits™ quan-
tum device then please contact your clinical team or visit the
Touch Bionics website www.touchbionics.com for the latest
information and news.

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1.4 Prosthesis Overview:
Control Strategies
i-digits™ quantum can access automated grips using a range
of control options.
gesture control:
By enabling i-mo™ technology, gesture control allows an au-
tomated grip to be accessed through a smooth and natural
motion of the prosthesis in 1 of 4 directions.
To access gesture control:
•Device must be in full open hand mode
•Hold arm parallel to ground (elbow bent to 90°)
•Maintain an open signal until finger twitches
•Move the hand (within 1 second) in direction assigned to
desired grip
•i-digits™ quantum will adopt the grip
app control:
i-digits™ quantum can access a grip at the touch of an icon on
the my i-limb™ app, enabling all automated grips to be avail-
able. These are called quick grips™.
i-digits™ quantum will exit automated grip when icon is tapped
again, or by selecting another grip icon.
Speed boost is also available on the app using a simple slider
bar. This increased speed can provide benefits of a more re-
sponsive action, more natural appearance of motion and in-
creased grip force.
muscle control:
Triggers are specific muscle signals that you can use to in-
struct i-digits™ quantum to activate an automated grip. There
are 4 potential triggers: hold open, double impulse, triple im-
pulse and co-contraction.
proximity control:
Grip chips™ are small Bluetooth chips which can change the
grip programming of i-digits™ quantum when you position it
near to the chip. The grip chips™ can be positioned around
the user’s environment in practical locations to allow access
to the optimum grip for particular daily tasks. Individual grip
chips™can be programmed using the biosim™ or my i-limb™
app.

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2.0 Control and Batteries
Fig. 3: Prosthesis overview
Motorized Digit
Knuckle
Wristband
and batteries
This illustration above depicts an i-digits™ quantum for users with sound thumb and 4 i-digits™.
Palmer view Dorsal view

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2.1 Wristband componentry
The Wristband houses the microprocessor and the batteries
unit. It is buckle fastened, designed to fit loosely around the
forearm. To switch the device on, press the button and the
LED light will illuminate. To switch it off, press the button again
and the LED will light momentarily.
The wristband is designed to fit loosely around the forearm. It
is not designed to be used for suspension of the prosthesis or
to hold electrodes in position against the skin.
2.2 Control Options
To fit i-digits™ quantum a socket interface has been specially
created by your prosthetist team. They will have made this to
ensure it is comfortable and fits directly to your residual hand
You may experience some minor redness on your residual
hand but this should not last very long after you remove the
device. If the device is causing you discomfort or affecting you
using your i-digits™ quantum then we recommend that you
contact your clinician.
As part of the fitting process, your prosthetist selected the best
method for you to provide control of your device. This commu-
nicates to the processor whether you want i-digits™ quantum
device to open or close. The most common control option is
called an electrode. Electrodes pick up on the electrical activ-
ity that your body gives off when you contract a muscle. While
gaining good control may take time and practice, your method
of input should not cause pain. Talk with your prosthetist if you
do not understand how your input control is working or if it is
causing discomfort.
Maximum
95mm (3.75”)
76mm
(3”)
45mm
(1.75”)
58mm (2.3”)
Minimum
Fig. 4: Wristband
On/Off button LED display
Batteries
Fig. 5: Wristband circumference range

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UK
Europe
USA and Japan
Fig. 6: batteries
2.3 Battery Charging
i-digits™ quantum is powered by two, 800mAh, 3.7 Volt bat-
teries which have been specifically designed to meet the
power requirements of i-digits™ devices. Four batteries are
provided, two for the wristband and two spares. Two 3.7v bat-
teries will be needed with the Wristband (the wristband will not
work with only one battery).
Each battery is equipped with a LED display alerting you when
the battery is low on charge. If the battery is low on charge the
LED will illuminate RED. The LED will remain illuminated until
the battery is adequately charged.
Please view the below instruction for proper battery charging.
Only use supplied Touch Bionics charger to
charge batteries. Depending on your location,
you will receive one of the chargers shown on
the right side (fig. 8).
If you intend to travel outside of your home country you will
need to ensure that you have a Touch Bionics charger that
will work in the country to which you are traveling. Additional
chargers are available from Touch Bionics (see fig.7).
As an alternative to charging directly from domestic
power, a car charger is also provided with the i-digits™
quantum.
Fig. 7: charger
Fig. 8: car charger

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Fig. 9: wristband battery housing
Batteries are fitted into the Wristband battery housing and se-
cured by the holding catch at the wrist side of the Wristband
Release the holding catch to remove the battery.
The batteries provided are designed to work
specifically with the Touch Bionics i-digits™
Wristband and are not to be used with any
other device.
Only Touch Bionics batteries are approved for
use with i-digits™, use of alternative batteries
will invalidate the warranty.
Charging time from full discharge is approximately 2 hours.
i-limb™ Power Pack batteries for i-digits™ quantum should
only be charged using the Touch Bionics battery charger (fig.7)
supplied. Place the batteries in the charger as illustrated. Insert
the charger lead from the battery powerpack into the charge
port. Insert the charger into the power outlet (fig.10).
On the base plate of the charger you will see the various light
sequences:
•Middle light on: Charger is plugged in
•2nd and 5th lights blinking Green: Batteries are charging
•2nd and 5th lights solid Green: Batteries are charged
•1st and 4th Red lights on: Battery fault, unplug and try
again. If lights continue to illuminate, contact Touch
Bionics or your clinical team.
To ensure i-digits quantum is continually func-
tional, charge at the end of each day.
Replace the battery annually for optimal perfor-
mance.
Fig. 10: charge port
Do not pull cable to remove the lead.
Switch the device OFF to preserve battery
power when not in use.

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3.0 Covers
3.1 Cover Options
Coverings are an important part of the appearance and du-
rability of upper limb prostheses. The Touch Bionics i-digits™
quantum products are the first prosthetics and fingers to imi-
tate the individual digit articulation of the human hand, and we
provide flexible coverings which enable that articulation.
Covers will be provided for i-digits™ quantum device. Digit
covers will be ready to fit and are designed to cover each digit.
Touch Bionics’ approved digit covers must be used with each
digit of the device. The warranty will become void if the device
is used without an approved cover.
3.2 General Precautions
•i-digits™ quantum device must be used with approved
Touch Bionics’ digits covers.
•Ensure covers are fitted properly.
i-digits™ quantum covers do not provide full protection from
moisture, oil, dust and dirt ingress. Caution should be ob-
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4.0 Grip Review
i-digits™ quantum has 20 different grip options available and 12 customizable my grips™ (not shown). These grips can be ac-
cessed and programmed through the software package called my i-limb™ app. The following features catalogue reviews the
various available grips and provide a functional description of each.
The range of grips available is dependent on your i-digits™ quantum device configurations and the level of absence. The range
of grips are represented below as per a 5 digit device.
Precision Pinch Grip Options
Tripod Grip Options
Standard Precision Pinch Opened
middle, ring and little finger remain fully
opened and switch off. Index finger and
thumb provide grip.
Standard 3 Jaw Chuck (Tripod) Opened
ring and little finger remain fully opened and
switch off. Thumb, index and middle fingers
move to provide grip.
Thumb Precision Pinch Opened
middle, ring and little finger remain fully
opened and switch off. Thumb automati-
cally moves to a partially closed position. In-
dex finger will move to provide grip against
a fixed thumb.
Thumb 3 Jaw Chuck (Tripod) Opened
ring and little finger remain fully opened and
switch off. Thumb automatically moves to a
partially closed position. Index and middle
fingers move to provide grip against a fixed
thumb.
Standard Precision Pinch Closed
middle, ring and little finger automatical-
ly close and switch off. Index finger and
thumb provide grip.
Standard 3 Jaw Chuck (Tripod) Closed
ring and little finger move to terminal close.
Thumb, index and middle fingers move to
provide grip.
Thumb Precision Pinch Closed
middle, ring and little finger automatically
close and switch off. Thumb automatically
moves to a partially closed position. Index
finger will move to provide grip against a
fixed thumb.
Thumb 3 Jaw Chuck (Tripod) Closed
ring and little finger move to terminal close.
Thumb automatically moves to a partially
closed position. Index and middle fingers
move to provide grip against a fixed thumb.
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Additional Grip and Gesture Options
Thumb Park Continuous
all four fingers remain open and switch off,
only the thumb will move.
Lateral Grip
all four fingers fully close and switch off.
Only thumb will move.
Custom Gesture
all fingers automatically move to a user de-
fined fully opened or fully closed position
and switch off.
Thumb Park Quick
all four fingers remain open and switch off,
for 1.5 seconds the thumb will close and
then automatically return to an open posi-
tion.
Index Point
thumb, little, ring and middle fingers close
and switch off. Only the index finger will
move.
Custom Grip
all fingers automatically move to a user de-
fined position. The user can choose to keep
certain digits active and switch others off.
Grasp
hand forms a shape appropriate for grasp-
ing an object. Fingers flex rapidly when any
user signal is applied
Handshake
hand forms a shape appropriate for shaking
another persons hand
Mouse
hand forms shape appropriate for using a
computer mouse
Trigger Two Finger
hand forms a shape appropriate for using a
spray bottle with the index and middle fin-
ger active
Thumb Trigger
hand forms shape appropriate for using an
aerosol spray can with thumb active
One Finger Trigger
hand forms a shape appropriate for using a
spray bottle with the index finger active

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5.0 Support Information
5.1 Storage and Maintenance
Always turn off your i-digits™ quantum device when not in use.
Aim to charge the battery each day after use.
Replace the batteries every 12 months.
Ensure your i-digits™ quantum is serviced every 12 months.

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5.2 Troubleshooting
P r obl e m Act i o n
Prothesis does not operate Ensure the prosthesis is switched on
Ensure the battery is connected
Ensure the battery is charged
Check the electrodes have good contact
One digit does not operate Check if the digit operates correctly using the Hand Health Check in my i-limb™ app
Device stops halfway during an action Contact your Prosthetist
Prosthesis opens when a close signal
is provided
Contact your Prosthetist
Battery is not working Check the battery is connected
Check the battery is charged
Check the device using one of the spare i- digits™ quantum batteries
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North America (Canada, Mexico & US)
Tel: +1 855 MYiLIMB (694 5462)
Germany/Europe:
Tel: [phone]
France:
Tel: [phone]
UK/International
Tel: [phone]
If you experience technical problems
with i-digits™ quantum contact
Touch Bionics as follows:
5.3 General Safety, Warnings and Precautions
i-digits™ quantum
Do not use without an approved cover.
Do not use under water.
Do not use to operate heavy / industrial machinery.
Do not use with machinery with moving parts that may cause
personal injury or damage.
Users must comply with local regulations on the operation of
automobiles, aircraft, sailing vessels of any kind and any other
motorized vehicle or device.
Do not use for extreme activities that may cause injury to a
natural hand.
Do not expose to excessive moisture, liquid, dust, vibration or
shock.
Do not expose to high temperatures.
Do not expose to flames.
Do not use or expose to explosive atmospheres.
Do not disassemble componentry or modify in any way.
Maintenance, repairs and upgrades may only be performed
by qualified Touch Bionics technicians and technical partners.
Do not use with a damaged cover.
Damaged covers must be replaced or repaired by a qualified
Touch Bionics technician or technical partner.
Only approved Touch Bionics accessories and tooling may be
used with i-digits™ quantum.
Do not use an i-digits™ quantum device to operate your mo-
bile device whilst it is connected to a mains outlet, as this can
affect EMG signal.
Failure to comply with the above guidelines will invalidate the
warranty.
Batteries
Do not bend or exert excessive pressure on the battery.
Do not pierce the battery.
Do not disassemble.
Do not expose to high temperatures.
Do not incinerate batteries.
Do not short circuit the battery.
Do not store batteries inside a vehicle.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with US, European or local
regulations.
Only use the appropriate Touch Bionics charger to charge
Touch Bionics batteries.
If the battery has visibly ballooned or swelled:
•discontinue the charging process immediately
•disconnect the battery
•remove to a safe area
•leave and observe for 15 minutes
•replace with new battery
•do not re-use
•dispose of any leaking batteries in an appropriate man-
ner
Failure to comply with the above guidelines will invalidate the
warranty.

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6.0 User Information
6.1 User Details
Provision of the following information will enable easy identification of your device, should it be returned to customer service.
Please forward to Touch Bionics as per the contact information on the back page of this manual.
It is recommended that the above information is also included in the user notes.
User Name: ..............................................................................................................................................................
Fitting Date: .............................................................................................................................................................
Device Purchase Date: .............................................................................................................................................
Device Serial Number: .............................................................................................................................................
Prosthetist Name & Contact Information: .................................................................................................................
Therapist Name & Contact Information: ...................................................................................................................

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7.0 Appendix
i-digits™ quantum
Voltage 7.4 V (nominal)
Max. Current 5 A
Battery Capacity Rechargeable lithium polymer 7.4 V (nominal); 800 mAh capacity
Max device load 20kg
Finger Carry Load (static limit) 5kg
Time from full open to full close 0.8 seconds
Hazardous Area Classification
i-digits™ quantum device is not intended for use outside the boundaries of the environments listed below.
The user of i-digits™ quantum device should assure that it it not used in such environments.
Condition Level
Maximum temperature +70˚c
Minimum temperature -40˚c
Hazardous Area Classification Non Hazardous
7.1 Technical Information
7.2 i-digits™ quantum Information
7.3 Component Compatibility
Please refer to www.touchbionics.com/downloads/document-library for Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical In-
formation for i-digits™ quantum products.
7.4 Warranty
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Consult instructions for use
Class II equipment – provides double Isolation to protect against
electric shock
IP40
Degree of protection – IP40
Protection against penetration by solid particles with diameters
larger than 1 mm. No special protection against penetration by
water
Serial Number
For i-digits™ quantum devices:
The unique serial number for i-digits™ quantum devices is a “DM”
with a 4 digit alpha / numeric number.
WEEE Compliance
Catalogue number
Manufacturer/Date of Manufacture
European Conformity

North America
Touch Bionics Inc.
35 Hampden Road
Mansfield MA 02048
USA
+1 855 MY iLIMB (694 5462)
Europe
Touch Bionics GmbH
Langer Anger 3
69115 Heidelberg
Germany
[phone]
International
Touch Bionics Ltd.
Unit 3, Ashwood Court
Oakbank Park Way
Livingston EH53 0TH
UK
[phone]
[e-mail]
For address details and further information
please visit www.touchbionics.com
Third party products and brand names
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© Copyright 2016 Touch Bionics Inc. and Touch Bionics Limited
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