Thanks Joe. You can email Mark Smith-Quantum Manager at Pride Mobility for a direct answer at: _msmith@pridemobility_ (mailto:msmith@pridemobility) . Mark was born with CP and is a Quantum Chair Owner himself. Let us all know. Have you had any direct feed back from the major spinal hospitals like Shepard, Kessler, RIC (chicago) or Craig ? Will CMS fund such an item? Is it coded for CMS? Looking Forward. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 8:10:48 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Thanks everybody for the questions. I'll look into if the joystick handle will void warranties. I'll get back to you within a week. As to the risk to the metal joystick shaft, the handle is of similar risk as most other aftermarket goalpost or U-shaped joystick handles. It is very low profile which minimizes torque on the shaft. -Joe On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM, <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Hi, he is a c5/6 quadriplegic for 21 yrs...yes he has spasms. I'm not concerned with avoiding anything. The chair and joy stick are 10 years old. It's a good question if your chair is still under warranty, though. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:34 PM, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) wrote: Thanks. I was waiting for someone who had one. Does your husband have any major spasms? Did you ask the manufacturer of the chair if it voided any warranty on the chair or joystick? Thanks Again Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: My husband has the ergo joystick and if anything there is less pressure applied to the metal stem. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:36 PM, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) wrote: Very Impressive. Do manufactures void warranties on joystick when it is used? I could see where such a device could place undue stress on the metal rod, hence, undue pressure on the electric contacts within the joystick case. I've witnessed a few example of seniors being exposed to mobility chairs late in life, thinking the joystick is the gas pedal of their chairs and they harder they push.... the faster in one direction they will travel. Also in cases where a person using a complex rehab chair with spasms could push the steering rod too hard. Is it FDA approved too? Thanks for your reply. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 12:45:25 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: Hey guys, My wheelchair joystick handle is now for sale direct to customers via PayPal invoices. If your clients are interested, have them contact me. I'm working on getting them available on power wheelchair order forms and through the larger DME suppliers. Thanks, -Joe http://www.ergojoystick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ergojoystickhandle
