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Grip Prehensor
Grip Prehensor
Two photos—(1) a small ratcheting wrench being held in forward ‘pinching’ part of the device; (2) a chisel tool being held in the rearward lock-grip part of the device.

The Grip Prehensor is a high-quality, sophisticated hand-replacement prosthetic device. It provides amputees the capability of performing a wide range of tasks—from delicate, such as slicing a tomato or peeling a banana, to heavy-duty, like handling a shovel or steering wheel, swinging an axe, or grasping a wrench or chisel. The device utilizes powerful, "voluntary closing" shoulder strength to create a controllable gripping force. It's available in two models—the Grip 3, with replaceable polyurethane gripping surfaces; and the Grip 2S, a proven "workhorse." Both are made of titanium and surgical-quality stainless steel; readily adapt to standard, cable-operated, body-powered prosthetic arms; and need only minimal maintenance.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity


SourceTRS Inc
3090 Sterling Circle, Studio A
Boulder, CO, 80301
Websitewww.trsprosthetics.com
Emailjennifer@trsprosthetics.com
Phone800-279-1865
303-444-4720
Fax303-444-5372
Est. Cost$1,200-$1,500
Last updated: Feb 15, 2017


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