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To obtain input for future development of myoelectric upper extremity prostheses that meet users' needs better, the presented survey asked them about their satisfaction with and suggested improvements of their current prosthesis. Analysis of 108 responses has shown that 80% of respondents were satisfied with their current prosthesis. Highest satisfaction for a single feature of the prosthesis was present for donning & doffing and the prosthetic hand itself, while satisfaction was lowest with wearing comfort and weight of the prosthesis. Improvements that were most often suggested referred to the cosmetic glove, hand & fingers and the socket. Satisfaction with the prosthesis during different activities was highest for driving a car, interaction with others and grasping of objects and lowest for manual work, drinking from a glass and eating with cutlery.