Henrik Cox is the First Person to Use New Shorter, Lighter COVVI Hand
Having worn a number of prosthetics in his life, Henrik Cox recently found his perfect match when he was fit with the NEW COVVI Hand: Friction Wrist.
Now registered by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the ‘Friction Wrist’ variant of COVVI’s advanced bionic hand has been designed specifically for those with a longer residual limb. It is part of a suite of new wrist types that aim to make COVVI’s prosthetic technology accessible to more people than ever before.
The Friction Wrist’s connection can be built directly into a user’s socket to minimise length. When installed on a prosthetic arm, it is the shortest variant of the COVVI Hand. This means that for users with longer limbs, the shorter wrist configuration provides an improved cosmetic appearance and better positioning of the prosthetic for daily tasks and activities.
Speaking about the new hand, Henrik said, “I was born with a partial hand on my right side, so it’s longer than other residual limbs. With previous prostheses, the difference in length between both arms was quite significant, and I noticed I was overcompensating with tasks and moving my prosthesis unnaturally far back or forward to make up for it.
“The option of a Friction Wrist is a great improvement for my experience, being the shortest version of the COVVI Hand. It has also reduced the weight at the end of the prosthesis, making a noticeable difference in my fatigue over time. Each individual will have their preference for which version of the COVVI Hand suits them, and having the Friction Wrist is right for me.”
Supported by COVVI’s Clinical Specialist Prosthetists, Henrik trialled the COVVI Hand: Friction Wrist at the company’s HQ. Completing a series of activities of daily living tests, as well as a tense game of Jenga, Henrik used the new technology with a custom-built socket to fit the new connection type.
COVVI CEO, Simon Pollard, said: “The Friction Wrist variant of the COVVI Hand adds to our users and clinicians’ ability to personalise their advanced prosthetic device. We want the people who use our hand to have an unmatched experience, and by increasing the control that clinicians have to give users a wholly individual prosthetic solution, we can tailor our technology to specific needs.
“I am thrilled that Henrik has seen the benefits of this new version of our hand and we’re excited to support his prosthetic journey more as we develop further exciting technologies in the near future.”
You can read more about Henrik’s journey through his advocate webpage: https://www.covvi.com/covvi-advocates/henrik-cox/
