Carrying a bag with an orthosis or prosthesis

It asks a hand to take a load and hold it, and to balance that weight on both sides. When the grip on one side isn't secure, the bag slips or all the weight ends up on one arm, and a simple errand becomes a struggle. The right aid keeps the load held securely, so your focus can stay on the errand rather than the bag. Because people manage this differently, macu4 supports carrying across two systems, and which one suits you depends on your situation and the base that fits you best.

The Lynk System with the Hook Module suits an orthotic fitting, where the grip isn't quite dependable. The base wraps the forearm in a lightweight orthosis and gives the Hook Module a reliable connection point. The Hook Module gives you a quick, secure way to catch and hold a bag handle, strap or grip, so you can take the weight without having to close your hand around it, a connection that holds a real load yet lets you set the bag down and free your hand the moment you want to. It's built for easy one-handed use, so you can pick up and put down the bag without help, while the module remains light on the arm. When the bag is held securely on the affected side, the weight is distributed more evenly across your body instead of placing the load on just one arm. This makes carrying things in everyday life easier.

The Explorer System with the Twin Module is the route for an adult prosthetic fitting on the forearm. The Explorer is macu4's lightweight 3D-printed system, a socket, the Explorer Ring as the coupling component, and a module for the activity, weighing under 300 g. The Twin Module is built for fixing a handle, bar or strap in place so you can hold it under load, just what carrying a bag or case demands. It holds the handle in a defined position, with a swivel head so the bag hangs naturally rather than twisting against your wrist, secure through pulling and lifting. It comes in two sizes with an adjustable swivel head and can be configured with or without length compensation through a built-in spacer. With a bag held securely on the affected side, the weight balances across your body instead of pulling onto one arm, so your shoulders and back stay comfortable over a longer carry and you can lift and set down without it slipping.