application of MYOWARE 2.0 Muscle Sensor in bionic prosthetic devices

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Please tell me how the MYOWARE 2.0 Muscle Sensor is used in prosthetic devices taking into consideration requirements such as biocompatibility?
I assume that the metallic snap components on the board (in the image below this image) are not Biocompatible titanium?

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I cannot see any picture. However, you can use the MYOWARE 2.0 Muscle Sensor in prosthetic devices if the device is for an academic project. For real life use, you must choose a medically graded sensor.

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Do you mean that MYOWARE 2.0 Muscle Sensors cannot be used in prosthetic products all? Can they not be adapted and by for example using metallic biocompatible
electrodes that can be snapped onto the sensor for long contact with the skin in prosthetic devices?

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MYOWARE 2.0 are not medical devices, they are essentially a development board for testing concepts. You could use them on your own prosthetics but you will need to get them FDA cleared to use them in a product.

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Thank you very much for the previous answers.
Please tell me, the following:

  • Do you perhaps know of biocompatible metal electrodes that can be snapped onto the sensor for long contact with the skin in prosthetic devices? The disposable ones are not an option in this application.
  • can you please indicate, what is the approximate minimal voltage level (in µV) that that can be used as a threshold control value?
  • 20.8 Hz-498.4 Hz - Is this the Frequency Bandwidth?
  • Is there Interference protection from common power sources (electro-magnetic interference), if not then do you perhaps have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

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Please do respond. Your answer is highly appreciated

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You can use the REF electrode to help mitigate interference issues…conductive gel, etc

But the main thing is that we don’t recommend any of our products for actual medical use

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Thank you for your response, Mr. Russell. However, I still require more details regarding the questions I raised. I understand that the Myoware 2 cannot be used as a standalone medical sensor, but I believe it can be built upon and integrated with medical-grade components to create a viable medical sensor. This is why I am reaching out to you.

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You might try asking over here:

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I made the post twice on Reddit and it unfortunately disappeared (maybe it was taken down)

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Odd - They might have similar rules regarding advice on medical products? We can’t advise on anything that might imply we condone any current/future medical use :-/