Description
NEW PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
2021 SAW THE PARTNERSHIP OF TWO OF GERMANYS TOP MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS. ERWIN KOWSKY GMBH & CO. KG PARTENERED WITH ITS NOW PARENT COMPANY OSSENBERG. KOWSKY AND OSSENBERG STILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE ON A SEPARATE BASIS AND CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE THEIR PRODUCTS AS TWO INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES.
2022 HAS BROUGHT MANY CHALLENGES FOR MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLY BOTTLE NECKS, RAW MATERIAL SHORTAGES AND PRICE INCREASES, THE DOUBLING OF CONTAINER FREIGHT COSTS ARE TO NAME BUT A FEW. ONE MAJOR CHANGE FROM BREXIT BROUGHT THE INTRODUCTION OF MDR (MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION) AND THE ASSOCIATED LABELLING OBLIGATIONS. AS A RESULT AND TO REDUCE COSTS, KOWSKY CRUTCHES WILL NOW BE SHIPPED WITH OSSENBERG MDR LABELLING AS THEY ARE THE PARENT COMPANY. IN LINE WITH THIS SOME MODELS MAY USE OSSENBERG FERRULES IN ORDER TO MEET PRODUCTION DEMANDS. ALL KOWSKY CRUTCH MODELS REMAIN THE SAME AS BEFORE, THE ORIGINAL OPEN CUFF AND UNITED CLOSED CUFF ARE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD IN THE EXACT SAME WAY ONLY NOW WILL BE LABELLED WITH OSSENBERG MDR LABELS.
KOWSKY ORIGINAL OPEN CUFF ERGO GRIP (METALLIC) (2024)
Metallic Bronze Tubes with Black Plastics
Ergo Grip
Semi-elliptical cuff which supports the ulna optimally no matter what type of clothing is worn
Ergo grip with perfect ergonomics, extremely comfortable to use
Adjustable length via clip
Crutch does not make a single sound when used, as the tubes are held firmly in place by a cap nut
Dimensions
- Cuff to grip in Accordance with EN ISO 11334-1 9 in
- Grip to ground in accordance with EN ISO 11334-1 30 to 38 in
- Diameter of middle tube 0.79 x 0.06 in
- Diameter of lower tube 0.67 x 0.06 in
- Weight approx. 1 lb 4 oz/piece
- Maximum tested stability under load 308 lbs 10 oz/piece
Materials and Processing
- Plastic parts Polyamide
- Tubes Aluminium
- Suction cap Natural rubber with steel reinforcement
- Grip Polyamide