Texas Assistive Devices

Texas Assistive Devices (TAD) offer a unique range of interchangeable tools for the upper extremity amputee.  From kitchen utensils to gardening tools and products for sport and leisure activities, TAD has a solution to aid users  in performing a wide variety of every day tasks.

The list below highlights a few of the TAD products. Please contact us| for full details.

N-Abler Terminal Device

The N-Abler II ™ is the “Heart” of the N-Abler ™ Tool and Implement System. With the N-Abler II ™ capability to flex 60 ˚, the end user is able to manoeuvre tools into a safe and comfortable position for use, without distorting their body to do so. A real Frustration Factor Fixer!

Specifications:

Weight:  114g
Body Width:  Tool Socket 1” - Body 1 3/8”
Overall Length:  Including Shank 4”

N-Abler WHO With Quick Disconnect Palmar Unit

The N-Abler III ™ is a off the shelf Wrist Hand Orthosis (W.H.O.) equipped with a Quick Disconnect Palmar Unit.  It is available in 4 sizes and acts as the platform accepting the N-Abler II or N-Abler IV ™, allowing persons with hand dysfunction or partial hand amputation the opportunity to use any and all of the N-Abler™ custom tools and implements.

Specifications:

Weight:  32 g
Body Length:  At Bottom 1 ¼” tapered at the rear at 45° to 11/16” at the Top.  The front face is at 90º.
Body Width:  1 ¼”

Quick Disconnect Myo Electric Adaptor

The Quick Disconnect Myo-Electric Wrist Adaptor is designed to allow Myo-Electric users the capability to easily change over to a body powered hook, passive hand, or special terminal device such as the N-Abler II ™ and the entire range of N-Abler II ™ adaptive tools. The Quick Disconnect Myo-Electric Wrist Adaptor offers improved radial loading characteristics with 24 locking ball bearings and easy push button operation.

Specifications:

Weight:  61g
Body Length:  1 5/16”
Body Width:  1 3/8”
TD Attach Site:  ½” Female Threads

Worley 180° Wrist Flex Unit

The N-Abler IV ™ is designed to assist persons with Hand Dysfunction and Bilateral Amputation. With the N-Abler IV ™ capability to flex 180 ˚, and used in conjunction with our Hands Free Tool Changing Station, the user is able to feed and groom themselves with minimal assistance. A self esteem builder!

Specifications:

Weight:  34g
Body Length:  2 3/16”
Body Width:  Tool Socket 1” - Body 1 3/8”

Quick Disconnect Wrist Unit

The TAD Quick Disconnect Wrist Unit operates like any other wrist unit. It is designed for light to medium duties. The Wrist Unit and the Lamination Ring it attaches to are very light and offer an alternative for patients with weight concerns. It can also be used in tandem with our Trans-Carpal Quick Disconnect Adaptor to accommodate persons with hand dysfunction or partial hand amputation.

Specifications:

Weight:  25g
Body Length:  1 ¼”
Body Width:  13/16”

Weight Lifting Device

Weight Lifting Device

Specifications:

Material:  316 Stainless Steel with Acidel Delran Liner
Attach Site:  N-Abler II™

Miscellaneous Implement Holder

Miscellaneous Implement Holder, suitable for securely grasping everyday items such as a pen, toothbrush, etc.

Specifications:

Material:  High Density Polyethylene & 3/8” Stainless Steel Tubing
Size:  Standard
Shank:  Standard N-Abler™ Shank – 316 Stainless Steel
Attach Site:  N-Abler II™

Locking/Swivel Spoon

Locking Swivel Twistable Spoon

Specifications:

Material:  High Definition Stainless Steel
Size:  Standard
Shank:  Standard N-Abler™ Shank – 316 Stainless Steel
Attach Site:  N-Abler II™

Locking/Swivel Spork

Locking Swivel Twistable Spork

Specifications:

Material:  Stainless Steel
Size: Standard
Shank: Standard N-Abler™ Shank – 316 Stainless Steel
Attach Site: N-Abler II™

Locking Grip Pliers Set

Locking Grip Pliers Set

Specifications:

No. Pieces in Set:  3
Sizes:  5” Curve Jaw, 6” Needle Nose and 7” Curve Jaw
Shank:  Standard N-Abler™ Shank - 316 Stainless Steel
Attach Site:  N-Abler II™