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MalfunctionISH

OTTO BOCK AXTION® PROSTHETIC FOOT

Received Jul 21, 2016 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2014

Report 1721652-2016-00006 · MDR key 5813746

Device

Generic name

1e56 Axtion Prosthetic Foot

Model number

1E56=N28-5-P/0

Catalog number

1E56=N28-5-P/0

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • Injury
  • Injury

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. DEVICE WAS NEVER RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE PATIENT WAS WEARING THE FOOT DURING A PYRAMID BREAK. THE PATIENT WAS SAID TO HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INJURY DUE TO THE PYRAMID BREAKING, BUT THIS WAS NEVER ABLE TO BE CONFIRMED THROUGH COMMUNICATION REQUESTS. OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION THIS COMPLAINT WAS REPORTED AS AN MDR.

Remedial action

  • Replace