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  • 1.  Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-07-2015 14:25

    Does anyone have estimated figures on replacement schedule for an exoskeleton? 

    PattyC
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    Patricia Costantini
    PattyC4303@comcast.net
    Pittsburgh, PA United States
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  • 2.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-07-2015 15:45

    I think it depends on the prosthetist but I usually look to them for replacement.  If I remember they usually tell me q 5 yrs.

     

    Betty Overbey, RN, CRRN, CDMS, CCM, CRP, MSCC

    Life Care Planner/Case Management Consultant

    Medical-Rehabilitation Resource Consultants, Inc.

    P.O. Box 3285

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    (804) 747-8575     Fax: (804) 747-8625

     




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  • 3.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-07-2015 16:29

    Is it a ReWalk? If so, I would contact them directly or contact one of the training centers. If it is an Ekso or Indego, then I recommend you call Candy Tefertiller Director of Physical Therapy at Craig Hospital. She is very helpful and can be reached at 303-789-8000.

    When you find out, please share.

    Thanks,

     

    Franny

     

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  • 4.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-07-2015 18:00

    I would agree that it depends upon the exoskeleton but for the ReWalk replacement every 5 years would be appropriate

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    Lawrence Vogel, MD, CLCP
    lcvogel@comcast.net
    River Forest, IL United States
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  • 5.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-08-2015 10:05
    Hi. 
    Just wondering what the cost of the Exo is 
    I have not found a supplier in Canada 
    Thanks 

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  • 6.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-09-2015 17:24

    The Re-Walk Exoskeleton is $70,000.00 for the device only. I included it as a potential item in an LCP pending MD recommendation. So I didn't research further. You may find be more information on this website -

    Slate.com

    $70,000 for device alone



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    Lisa Clapp, MA, CRC, CEA, CLCP
    Vocational Consultant/Certified Earnings Analyst/Certified Life Care Planner/President
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    Phoenix, AZ, USA
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  • 7.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-14-2015 18:57
    Costed ReWalk recently for LCP and spoke to rep and PT. Rewalk does not have replacement stats yet as device not on market long enough. Based on warranty the rep thought replacement every 5 years reasonable + 10% yearly maintenance/repair cost. 

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  • 8.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-21-2015 09:52


    I haven't found a supplier in Canada. I was told by a representative of ReWalk that the unit costs $77,000 with a  two year warranty and one can buy extended warranty for years 3, 4 and 5 for $4000.00 . So in Canada add an exchange rate of 1.25. 

    So at this point a replacement time of 5 years seems reasonable.  

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    Janet Smith
    Occupational Therapy Consultant
    jlsmithOT@shaw.ca
    Edmonton, AB Canada
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  • 9.  RE: Exoskeleton replacement?

    Posted 07-21-2015 10:11
    85,000 in Australia 

    Jane Burns
    Lighthouse Health Group
    0404 868045
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