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MalfunctionISH

OTTO BOCK AXTION® PROSTHETIC FOOT

Received May 22, 2018 · Event occurred Apr 26, 2018

Report 1721652-2018-00001 · MDR key 7534224

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Product code (ISH)
Manufacturer (Otto Bock Healthcare Lp)
Model (1E56)

Device

Generic name

1e56 Axtion® Prosthetic Foot

Model number

1E56

Catalog number

1E56=N28-5-P/0

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Fracture

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE END-USER REPORTED HE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL HOUSEHOLD DUTIES WHEN THE PYRAMID FAILURE OCCURRED ON HIS AXTION FOOT. NO FALL OR INJURY OCCURRED WITH RESPECT TO THIS SPECIFIC REPORTED PYRAMID FAILURE. THE END-USER'S FOOT REMAINED WITHIN THE INTENDED USE-LIFE OF THE PRODUCT AND THE FOOT WAS BEING USED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED INDICATIONS. OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REPORTED AS AN MDR SINCE THIS CONFIRMED DEVICE FAILURE IS KNOWN TO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedial action

  • Replace