Xtremity develops the XtremityTT® socket system, a thermoformable prosthetic socket made from a proprietary carbon-reinforced polymer that allows for rapid fabrication and ongoing heat-adjustable fitting. This technology reduces the time to fit a prosthetic socket to under one hour, minimizing the need for multiple fitting appointments and enhancing patient comfort as limb changes occur.
Funding
$8.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional transtibial prosthetic sockets often require multiple fitting appointments and lack adjustability to accommodate changes in the residual limb, leading to patient discomfort and inconvenience. Current fabrication methods can also involve hazardous materials and time-consuming processes.
Solution
Xtremity has developed the XtremityTT® Socket System, a thermoformable prosthetic socket designed for rapid fabrication and ongoing adjustability. The system utilizes a unique socket "preform" injection molded from a proprietary carbon-reinforced polymer, replicating the strength of a traditional carbon fiber socket. This allows O&P providers to fabricate, thermoform, trim, and assemble the socket in approximately one hour, with spot-heating enabling quick adjustments to resolve fitting issues as the residual limb changes. The XtremityTT® system aims to provide improved comfort, convenience, and a more environmentally friendly fabrication method compared to traditional sockets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes O&P clinicians seeking to reduce fabrication time, improve socket adjustability, and enhance patient comfort, as well as transtibial amputees desiring a more comfortable and convenient prosthetic socket.
Features
- Thermoformable socket fabricated in 60-75 minutes
- Proprietary carbon-reinforced polymer preform for strength and durability
- Heat-adjustable for quick fitting adjustments
- Modular and interchangeable suspension systems (pin-lock, suction, and vacuum options)
- Up to 16mm total slide and 30° of rotation adjustment
- Reduced waste and elimination of hazardous exposures (chemicals, fumes, carbon dust) compared to traditional carbon socket fabrication
- Benchtop Heating Unit for controlled spot-heating
- Sizing calculator tool available