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MalfunctionISH

OTTO BOCK AXTION® PROSTHETIC FOOT

Received Jul 19, 2016 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2012

Report 1721652-2016-00003 · MDR key 5807182

Device

Generic name

1e56 Axtion Prosthetic Foot

Model number

1E56=N29-3-P/0

Catalog number

1E56=N29-3-P/0

Product problems

  • Migration or Expulsion of Device

Patient

32 YR

  • Failure of Implant
  • Failure of Implant

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

RECENTLY OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP PERFORMED A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW ACROSS ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN (B)(4). DURING THE REVIEW THIS MALFUNCTION WAS DISCOVERED AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE REPORTABLE BASED ON THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN 21 CFR 803.

Description of Event or Problem

METAL ATTACHMENT ON TOP OF FOOT HAD SHEARED OFF ALTOGETHER, CAUSING FOOT TO PART COMPANY WITH THE REST OF PROSTHESIS. PATIENT REPORTED INCIDENT BY PHONE - ONE BROKEN FINGER AND BRUISED/BROKEN RIBS AFTER HE FELL.

Remedial action

  • Replace