FAQ

Patient indications

What are the cases/conditions and patients for which the device is contraindicated？: For details about contraindicated cases/conditions and patients, please refer to the attached documents in the URL below.

MELTz information（PDF）

What is the best way to respond to patients for whom myoelectricity cannot be confirmed(or is extremely)?

The device has the following three modes, enabling training that matches symptoms.

For patients displaying weak myoelectricity training is possible using the passive mode or the active instruction mode (limited mode), etc.

Passive: Operates without using myoelectricity.
Active instruction: Controls patient movement using myoelectricity and performs training in accordance with the configured instructions.
Active-free: Controls patient movement using myoelectricity without instructions. This enables free-form training to be performed.

Is there any danger for patients? What safety measures are in place?: To ensure patient safety controls are in place to prevent force from exceeding a certain level. Operating speed can also be adjusted depending on patient symptoms, further enhancing device safety.

Are there any optional components that could be used to enhance training stability?: FRETO (upper limb support device) is available as an option that enables training in load-free situations in which the hand/forearm is attached to the device.

Can it be used by patients implanted in pacemakers?: This robotic device can be used because it is not a device that performs electrical stimulation, but a device that reads electromyography, identifies movement intentions, and supports finger movements.

How is MELTz different to other rehabilitation devices？: In neuroscience-based rehabilitation methods, AI is used to analyze the patient’s bio-signals and read how patients with hemiplegia due to stroke or other causes, want to move their hands. In this way AI assists with hand movement in line with patient intentions. By using this device to repeat intended movements the aim is to enable the brain to relearn how to move the hands.

How do you install and use the equipment?: Please see the website for details about basic installation. The website also provides videos of installation processes and methods of use according to condition/symptoms.

What is the device's service life?: Service life is six years. We recommend annual inspection and maintenance in order to ensure device safety and performance.

Does the device include any consumable items?: The electrodes are consumables. In addition, depending on the state of wear the supporters will need to be replaced (approximately every six months).

Who should I contact with inquiries about purchase?: Please contact us using the inquiry form below if you have any requests necessary for considering the introduction of the system.

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Can the device also be used in nursing facilities?: The device can also be used for rehabilitation purposes in nursing facilities under the supervision of a doctor.

Is it possible to see a demonstration or conduct a trial rental?: Demonstrations by sales staff and conduct a trial rental to hospitals and facilities are possible. Please contact us using the inquiry form below. When you want, please contact me than the inquiry form of the following sales agency (Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.).

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Is MELTz the target equipment for momentum increasing device addition?: MELTz is a device that can claim rehabilitation fee for momentum increasing device.
For the patient specified separately by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, a rehabilitation plan using a momentum increasing device is formulated, and when rehabilitation that requires of rehabilitation fees for cerebro-vascularia, etc. is performed using the device in question, the rehabilitation fee of the momentum increasing device can be claimed.