InjuryISH
SACH FOOT FOR MEN -LIGHTWEIGHT
Received Feb 8, 2001 · Event occurred Dec 19, 2000
Report 2182293-2001-00001 · MDR key 315220
Device
Generic name
Prosthetic Foot
Manufacturer
Otto Bock Orthopadische Industrie, GmbhModel number
1S57Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
Not reported
- Fall
- Hip Fracture
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON JANUARY 16, 2001 OTTO BOCK RECEIVED A CALL FROM ONE OF THE CO'S SALES REPS. HE REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE CO'S CUSTOMERS CALLED TO REPLACE A STOCK OF 1S57 FEET WITH A HEAVIER, STRONGER FOOT. WHEN HE INQUIRED AS TO WHY THEY WANTED TO DO THIS, THE CUSTOMER MENTIONED THAT A PT HAD FALLEN AND BROKEN THEIR FEMUR. THE CO HAS NO FURTHER INFO BECAUSE THE PT WILL NOT TALK ABOUT THE INCIDENT.
Remedial action
- Other