The BiOM Advantage

The Only Prosthesis with Powered Propulsion for Enhanced Mobility.

Power

• Emulates the function of lost muscles and tendons.
• Energizes every step, to walk farther and faster – even up ramps, hills and stairs.

Control

• Mimics normal ankle movement for a more natural stride.
• Centers alignment to reduce joint forces which may result in less pain.

Stability

• Dynamic resistance controls movement from heel strike to push off.
• Provides balance so your patients feel more confident.

The Power of BiOM Personal Bionics

• Helps your patients walk faster and farther ^{2, 17}
• Reduces joint forces and potential for osteoarthritis ^{2,7, 17, 16}
• Enables safety and stability on variable terrain. ¹²
• Provides powered propulsion to climb ramps hills and stairs.^{2, 12}

BionX is committed to offering bionic solutions that restore normalized function and quality of life for people with amputations. More than 1,000 people have experienced the power of BiOM Personal Bionics.

How the BiOM Ankle Works

The BiOM Ankle replaces the function of the individual’s lost muscle and tendon anatomy and provides more energy than it stores. Our unique technology provides a net-positive power assist, emulating the missing calf muscles and energizing the amputee’s forward progression during each walking stride.

With each step, the BiOM Ankle delivers powered propulsion to lift and drive the patient forward, smoothly transitioning weight to the active limb.

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BiOM Patient Profile

The BiOM Ankle is intended to replace a missing foot and ankle. The BiOM Ankle is to be used exclusively for fittings of lower extremity amputations as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

The BiOM Ankle does not work for everyone and individual results may vary. The most common complications are complete battery discharge which may reduce walking distance and speed, improper tuning or improper walking up and down stairs which increases the risk of falls.

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BiOM Personal Bionics Tuning

The BiOM Ankle uses a tablet-based software to customize tuning and gait normalization for each patient. Using the tablet, you can adjust the BiOM Ankle so that each individual’s gait falls within biological norms.

• A BionX Clinical Specialist will train and support you for the best fitting experience for your patients

• The tablet produces documentation of K3 mobility, which can be shared with the patient’s referring physician and payer, to document appropriate prescribing level

Reimbursement Support

BionX Reimbursement Support works with patients, prosthetists, physicians and payers to expedite pre-authorizations, appeals and other reimbursement needs. Our Reimbursement Support Team can assist in assembling a comprehensive explanation of medical necessity to satisfy insurer requirements related to the BiOM Ankle.

BionX Reimbursement Support can gather, organize and package information that includes:

• Patient evaluation
• Patient background and prosthetic requirements
• Comparative effectiveness review
• Letter of Medical Necessity from the chart notes and patient evaluation
• Relevant clinical studies to support patient needs

Insurance Coverage

The BiOM Ankle is covered by a number of providers, including Workers’ Compensation, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Non-Profit Funding for veterans who do not have the VA benefit. Ask about BionX Reimbursement Support for pre-authorizations, appeals and other reimbursement needs.

Patients interested in the BiOM Ankle may be eligible for coverage through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs – even if they currently use private insurance for the majority of their healthcare needs. Typically, the patient must have served 24 months of consecutive active duty in the U.S. military. To determine VA eligibility, your patient should click here: http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply/veterans.asp

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