Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 or greater * Acquired upper limb amputation * Unilateral or bilateral amputation, Above or below elbow * At least 6 months since time of amputation * Current user of a myoelectric prosthesis or prescribed to use one * Viable target nerves in the upper extremity \* * Recommendation from a psychologist following a psychological assessment that the subject is mentally competent and capable of completing the study related activities Exclusion Criteria: * A contraindication preventing surgery * Uncontrolled diabetes * Chronic skin ulcerations * History of poor wound healing without specific cause * History of uncontrolled infection without specific cause * Active infection * Pregnancy or women of childbearing potential unwilling to prevent pregnancy during participation in the study * Inability to speak English * Expectation that MRI will be required at any point for duration of study or while device is implanted. * Arthritis in the area of implant * Individuals with active implantable medical devices or individuals that use external active medical devices that are medically necessary and/or life-supporting or life-sustaining (e.g. insulin pumps, ventilators) * Presence of auto immune diseases, or conditions requiring immunosuppression.