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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

Model number

1S57

Catalog 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