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What is the NESS H200? The NESS H200 is a medical
device for the hand and lower arm. Depending on use and need, the NESS H200
supports and/or replaces bodily functions. Five electrodes integrated into the
orthosis provide electrical stimulation. The NESS H200 orthosis or treatment may
be prescribed to patients with central neurological impairment such as a CVA.
After an initial fitting and instruction, patients can continue the treatment
independently in the home setting. Patients thus have their rehabilitation in
their own hands.
What is the NESS L300? The NESS L300 system is a
state-of-the-art, wireless FES system designed to help patients Upper motor
neuron (UPN) lesions resulting in foot drop (the inability to lift
foot/toes while walking).
What is the lifespan of the NESS H200? In normal use, the lifespan of the NESS H200 is several
years.
How do you ensure the safety / reliability of your product?
NESS
products are reliable and safe. This is demonstrated by the fact that NESS:
- is ISO 9001: ISO 13485 certified
- has the European CE mark
- is FDA-cleared for sale in the U.S.A. and holds the UL certificate, which
means the NESS H200 meets the highest safety requirements.
Moreover, we ensure that therapists receive training and supervision in
practice before they are allowed to work with the NESS H200. In the Netherlands,
approximately 2000 patients have already been successfully treated. In the USA,
as well as in Israel, a few hundred patients have been treated to date. This
positive experience is also confirmed by various publications: adverse effects
are negligible. Where adverse effects do occur, they are rare and highly
temporary in nature.
What new things can a patient do if he uses the NESS H200? Patients suffering from
hemiparesis are impaired or handicapped to varying degrees. This intensive
therapy:
- helps to reduce spasticity
- increases range of motion
- increases the strength and coordination of arm and hand. Simple daily
activities, such as getting dressed or hair washing, become easier to carry
out thanks to the use of the NESS H200. Depending on the initial situation
(before treatment), the H200 enables users to achieve their personal
goals.
The expectation is that prompt training in good time will increase the chance
of recovery. Moreover, the intensiveness and duration of treatment (in months
and years) also contributes to improved chances of recovery and so greater
benefits of the treatment.
When is the NESS H200 used?
Using the NESS H200 from a few days after the CVA
ultimately delivers the best results for the patient. Scientific research
supports this finding.
Can any patient operate the NESS H200
independently?
When developing the NESS
H200, a great deal of attention was paid to translating the technology into ease
of operation for the patient and his or her family. After all, part of the
concept of the NESS H200 is that the patient should be able to carry out the
treatment accurately and independently at home. If necessary, the partner or
carer of the patient may be informed by NESS
about the treatment and operation of the device. |