MalfunctionISH
OTTO BOCK AXTION® PROSTHETIC FOOT
Received Feb 20, 2017 · Event occurred Nov 22, 2016
Report 1721652-2017-00003 · MDR key 6343285
Device
Generic name
1e56 Axtion® Prosthetic Foot
Manufacturer
Otto Bock Healthcare LpProduct problems
- Fracture
- Fracture
Patient
44 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
DEVICE NOT RETURNED. EVAL. FROM PHOTOS.
Description of Event or Problem
THE END-USER WAS USING THE AXTION FOOT WALKING ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN THE PYRAMID ADAPTER BROKE IN HALF. NO FALL OR INJURY OCCURED DURING THIS EVENT. ALTHOUGH THE CUSTOMER'S FOOT WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD, HE FELT INCLINED TO REPORT THE FOOT'S FAILURE. OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REPORTED AS AN MDR SINCE THE CONFIRMED DEVICE FAILURE IS KNOWN TO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedial action
- Other