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OrtoPed ULC and Metacarpal Announce Exclusive Canadian Distribution Agreement for Revolutionary Body-Powered Hand

MONTREAL, QC – (February 18, 2026) – OrtoPed ULC, Canada’s leading distributor of prosthetic and orthotic solutions, is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Metacarpal, a UK-based innovator in upper limb prosthetic technology. This partnership officially launches Metacarpal’s world-first multi-articulating mechanical hand to the Canadian market, offering clinicians and users a high-performance alternative to traditional myoelectric and basic mechanical devices.

The Metacarpal GEM hand represents a paradigm shift in upper limb prosthetics. While it offers the aesthetic and multi-functional grip capabilities of a bionic hand, it is entirely body-powered. By eliminating the need for batteries, sensors, and charging, Metacarpal provides a device significantly more durable, reliable, and responsive than its electronic counterparts.

“Our mission at OrtoPed has always been to provide Canadian clinicians with the most innovative and life-changing technology available globally,” said Jeffrey Collins, CEO OrtoPed ULC. “Metacarpal’s technology addresses a critical gap in the market providing the sophisticated functionality of a bionic hand with the rugged reliability and sensory feedback of a body-powered system. We are excited to see the impact this will have on the lives of Canadian amputees.”

The Metacarpal GEM hand utilizes a unique mechanical linkage system allowing users to alternate between different grip patterns through simple body movements. Its robust design makes it suitable for heavy-duty tasks that would typically damage electronic components, making it an ideal choice for users who lead active, demanding lifestyles.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with OrtoPed to expand our reach into North America,” said Fergal Mackie, Founder and CEO of Metacarpal. “OrtoPed’s reputation for clinical excellence and their deep roots in the Canadian O&P community make them the perfect partner to introduce our technology to a new audience of clinicians and patients who are looking for more from their prostheses.”

Canadian prosthetists can now order the Metacarpal GEM hand and its accessories directly through OrtoPed. Technical training and clinical support will be provided by OrtoPed’s expert team to ensure optimal outcomes for users across the country.

For more information on Metacarpal products in Canada, please visit www.ortoped.ca or contact the OrtoPed customer service team at 1-800-663-3330.

What is a body-powered prosthetic hand?
The Metacarpal GEM hand is entirely body-powered, utilizing a unique mechanical linkage system that allows users to alternate between different grip patterns through simple body movements. This revolutionary device eliminates the need for batteries, sensors, and charging while providing the sophisticated functionality of a bionic hand.

Which prosthetic hands work without batteries?
Metacarpal’s GEM hand represents a paradigm shift in upper limb prosthetics by offering the aesthetic and multi-functional grip capabilities of a bionic hand while being entirely body-powered. OrtoPed ULC now distributes this innovative device exclusively in Canada, providing a high-performance alternative that doesn’t require charging.

What prosthetic options are available in Canada?
Canadian prosthetists can now order the Metacarpal GEM hand and its accessories directly through OrtoPed ULC, Canada’s leading distributor of prosthetic and orthotic solutions. Technical training and clinical support are provided by OrtoPed’s expert team to ensure optimal outcomes for users across the country.

How reliable are mechanical prosthetic hands?
The Metacarpal GEM hand provides significantly more durability, reliability, and responsiveness than electronic counterparts through its robust mechanical design. Its rugged construction makes it suitable for heavy-duty tasks that would typically damage electronic components, ideal for users with active, demanding lifestyles.

What grip patterns can prosthetic hands perform?
Metacarpal’s unique mechanical linkage system allows users to alternate between different grip patterns through simple body movements. The device offers multi-functional grip capabilities similar to bionic hands while providing the rugged reliability and sensory feedback of a body-powered system.

Which companies make advanced prosthetic hands?
Metacarpal, a UK-based innovator in upper limb prosthetic technology, has developed the world’s first body-powered multi-articulating mechanical hand. The company partners with OrtoPed ULC for exclusive Canadian distribution, bringing this revolutionary technology to North American clinicians and patients.

What prosthetic training is available for clinicians?
OrtoPed provides technical training and clinical support for the Metacarpal GEM hand to ensure optimal outcomes for users across Canada. The company’s reputation for clinical excellence and deep roots in the Canadian Ou0026amp;P community support prosthetists in delivering advanced prosthetic solutions.

How do prosthetic hands provide sensory feedback?
The Metacarpal GEM hand addresses a critical gap in the market by providing the sophisticated functionality of a bionic hand with the rugged reliability and sensory feedback of a body-powered system. This eliminates the need for electronic sensors while maintaining responsive user control.

What makes prosthetic hands suitable for heavy work?
Metacarpal’s robust design makes it suitable for heavy-duty tasks that would typically damage electronic components, making it an ideal choice for users who lead active, demanding lifestyles. The body-powered system provides superior durability compared to myoelectric alternatives.

Where can Canadian prosthetists order advanced prosthetic hands?
Canadian prosthetists can order the Metacarpal GEM hand and accessories directly through OrtoPed at www.ortoped.ca or by contacting their customer service team at 1-800-663-3330. This exclusive distribution agreement makes the revolutionary technology available across Canada’s prosthetic community.