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Purchasing an iBOT® Mobility System FAQs |
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 Is this product for anyone who is in a wheelchair today? |
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What might prevent me from using the iBOT® Mobility System? |
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Why do I need a prescription? |
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Can I test drive the iBOT® Mobility System? |
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Why do I have to go to a clinic for an assessment? |
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Why is there a charge for the assessment and for the training? |
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What is the price of the INDEPENDENCE® iBOT® 4000 Mobility System? |
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| Is this product for anyone who is in a wheelchair today? |
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No. The iBOT® Mobility System requires a prescription and has specific requirements. Every person who is interested in the product will be screened to determine if they meet user requirements, for example weight, seat size, etc. If qualified, the potential user will need to be formally assessed by a healthcare professional to determine if they can operate the product safely and effectively.
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| What might prevent me from using the iBOT® Mobility System? |
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The following criteria have been designed to determine whether the INDEPENDENCE® iBOT® 4000 Mobility System is appropriate for you. For your safety, if any of the following are true, you will not be eligible to purchase the iBOT® Mobility System:
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You and the items you carry weigh less that 75 lbs (34 kg) or more than 250 lbs (113 kg). The items you carry weigh more than the maximum limit of 20 lbs (9 kg).
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You do not have sufficient hand function to dial a push-button telephone or operate a hand-operated joystick.
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You are not able to bend your knees such that your feet fit on standard footrests (for people with one or more amputations, this exclusion does not apply).
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You are not able to bend your hips enough to sit in a standard wheelchair that does not recline.
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You have lost consciousness or had a seizure in the past 90 days (some exceptions, ask your healthcare professional for details).
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You need a tilt or recline seating system for pressure relief or activities of daily living.
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You have a requirement for respiratory equipment to be mounted on your mobility device.
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You have severe osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, or metastatic bone cancer (unless a physician’s clearance is obtained)*. Impact experienced when climbing stairs or curbs or transitioning out of Balance Function may cause fractures to occur.
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You have not successfully completed the driver training program and test.
*Note: If you are at risk for fracture, cardiac or pulmonary conditions, you must obtain a physician’s clearance to qualify for the 4-Wheel, Balance and Stair Functions.
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| Why do I need a prescription? |
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A prescription for the iBOT® Mobility System is an FDA requirement.
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| Can I test drive the iBOT® Mobility System? |
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Test drives of the iBOT® 4000 Mobility System are available in certain locations throughout the country. To inquire about a test drive in your area please contact the Customer Zone online or toll free at 1-866-813-0761.
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| Why do I have to go to a clinic for an assessment? |
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The FDA requires that you must be assessed by a healthcare professional that is not employed by Independence Technology, L.L.C.
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| Why is there a charge for the assessment and for the training? |
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The assessment and training are provided by a healthcare professional not employed by Independence Technology, L.L.C. They are providing you with a clinical evaluation and service, much like getting an exam by a physician.
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| What is the price of the INDEPENDENCE® iBOT® 4000 Mobility System? |
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For the cost of $26,100, the iBOTŪ Mobility System can provide the functionality of several devices and introduces you to a new level of independence not possible with any other mobility product. The revolutionary all-in-one iBOTŪ Mobility System allows you to:
Climb steps and stairs
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Conquer uneven terrain such as grass, gravel and more
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Easily rise up to reach high countertops and shelves
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Interact and travel at eye-level
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Go up or down curbs up to 5 inches high
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If you have any addtional questions regarding purchasing,
please contact the Customer Zone
toll free at 1-866-813-0761 |
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