See also Routine Maintenance below. Based on the 20 years the Utah Arm has been available, we estimate the average wearer can expect their arm to last between 4-8 years. The Utah Arm 2, which is the second generation arm and has been on the market since 1997, is quite durable and uses sophisticated, rugged technology that is proving itself to be very dependable for arm wearers. Mostly, you should keep your socket clean and dry and notify your prosthetist if you notice any change in arm performance or electrode contact. Store your batteries in a charged condition to help them last longer.
Most people report an average battery life of one to three days.
If you know you are not going to be actively using your arm, for example, riding in a car, you can shut the arm off to prolong the battery life. Hence, many people will simply recharge their batteries every night and use a fresh one every morning. Send it to us and we'll reply as quickly as possible.