



Empower
Item #: 1A1-2
Suggested HCPCS Coding: L5973 + L5969 (or + L5999 if payer does not list L5969)
See Empower Reimbursement Guide
Restrictions to Coding and/or Coverage may apply
Learn more about our Reimbursement Services
Overview
Empower is the only commercially available microprocessor foot with powered propulsion. By combining a mechatronic ankle joint with the high-energy carbon of the Taleo Low Profile foot, Empower imitates the lost muscle function that propels people forward.
- Emulates lost muscle function by actively supplying energy at toe off1
- Active plantar flexion during loading of the limb provides extra comfort when walking and increased stability when walking downhill on slopes2
- Relief function for a more natural appearance when sitting and relief of residual limb
- Reduces joint forces and has been shown to reduce knee and lower back pain3
- Splashproof (IP24)
A trial must be completed prior to ordering Empower. Contact your local sales rep to schedule a trial.
Scope of delivery:
(1) 1A1-2 Empower
(1) 2C16 Footshell
(1) 2F50 heel wedge set (comprising three different degrees of hardness)
(2) 757B38 battery
(1) 757L38 dual bay charger
(1) 757L39 power supply
(1) BM-214 power cord
(1) Black Spectra sock
(1) 743Y840=V1 Empower tablet*
*Empower tablet only delivered with customer's first order of Empower foot.
Software:
The new Empower Setup App guides qualified clinicians step-by-step though the Empower fitting process. Available on the Google Play Store, you can customize Empower for each individual user using your Android device.
1 Esposito, E. et al. 2016; Herr, H. et al. 2012
2 Gates, D. et al. 2013
3 Kannenberg A. et al. 2020 (in peer review process)
Specifications
Activity Level | K3 |
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Maximum Body Weight | 287 lbs (130 kg) |
Sizes | 25 cm - 30 cm |
Weight w/o footshell (Size 27 cm) | 4.3 lbs (1950 g) |
Weight w/ footshell (Size 27 cm) | 4.7 lbs (2145 g) |
Footshell Shape | Normal shape with +/- 10 mm heel height |
Footshell Color | Beige (4), Brown (15) |
Footshell Shape | Normal shape with +/- 10 mm heel height |
~Min. Clearance Height w/ footshell (Size 27 cm) | 221 mm (8 3/4") |
Range of Motion | 22° (plantar flexion) |
Spare parts
Documents
Instructions for Use (User) - Empower
Instructions for Use: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 2, 2021
Instructions for Use (Professionals) - Empower
Instructions for Use: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 2, 2021
PDF Document (Ottobock Empower Qualified Personnel IFU 2-18-21.pdf | 1 MB)
Empower Professionals Brochure
Brochure: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
PDF Document (Ottobock_Empower_Technician_Bro_Tri-fold_19167_02-21.pdf | 1 MB)
Empower - Specification Sheet
Product Information: ()
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
PDF Document (Ottobock_Empower_Technical Spec Sheet_19165_02-21.pdf | 1 MB)
Foot Family Poster
Product Information: (EN)
Publish date: Nov 1, 2018
Empower Reimbursement Guide
Reimbursement: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
PDF Document (Empower_ReimbursementGuide_020921.pdf | 557 KB)
Empower Evidence Essentials
Reimbursement: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
PDF Document (Empower_Evidence Essentials_020921.pdf | 113 KB)
Empower Bibliography
Reimbursement: ()
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
Empower Private Pay Billing Tips
Reimbursement: (EN)
Publish date: Mar 1, 2021
PDF Document (EmpowerPrivatePayBillingTips_020921-US.pdf | 305 KB)
UL Documentation Packet
Reimbursement: (EN)
Publish date: Feb 28, 2020
LL Prosthetic Activity Chart
Reimbursement: (EN)
Publish date: