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Blatchford · Microprocessor knees · PR-033
Blatchford Orion3 Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee
The Blatchford Orion3 is a microprocessor prosthetic knee that pairs a hydraulic unit with a pneumatic one. It offers stance support with stumble recovery, standing support, supported sitting and recognition of slopes and stair descent. The lithium-ion battery lasts up to three days depending on use and charges through a covered magnetic port. The knee weighs 1.5 kg, flexes to 130 degrees and is rated IP55.
- Activity level
- 2 to 4
- Max user weight
- 125 kg (275 lb); 100 kg at level 4
- Knee flexion
- 130 degrees
- Component weight
- 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)
Blatchford Orion3 key features
- Hybrid hydraulic and pneumatic control unit
- Stumble recovery and standing support
- Cycling mode and fixed-angle flexion lock
- Magnetic charging point, recessed and covered
- Battery indicator and low power mode
- 36-month warranty, extendable
Who the Blatchford Orion3 suits
Fits transfemoral users from Activity Level 2 to 4. The limit is 125 kg, falling to 100 kg at level 4. Programming needs a clinician authorisation code, so setup is done by a trained prosthetist.
This kind of device is prescribed and fitted by a clinician. An enquiry starts that conversation. It is not a purchase.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
- Max user weight
- 100 kg (220 lb). 125 kg at activity levels 2-3; 100 kg at level 4
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Blatchford Orion3 specifications
| Activity level | 2 to 4 |
|---|---|
| Max user weight | 125 kg (275 lb); 100 kg at level 4 |
| Knee flexion | 130 degrees |
| Component weight | 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) |
| Build height | 250 mm (10 in) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, up to 3 days |
| Water rating | IP55 |
| Control unit | Hydraulic and pneumatic, microprocessor |
| App | iOS and Android |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| Maker country | United Kingdom |
| Price | Quoted on request |
| Brand | Blatchford |
| Category | Lower limb - knees, hips and leg systems, Microprocessor knees |
| Catalog ID | PR-033 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Blatchford Orion3: common questions
How long does the Orion3 battery last?
Up to three days, depending on how much it is used. It has a battery life indicator and a low power mode.
What is the weight limit of the Blatchford Orion3?
125 kg, or 275 lb, for activity levels 2 and 3. At level 4 the limit is 100 kg.
Is the Orion3 water resistant?
It is rated IP55, which Blatchford describes as water resistant.
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