Otto Bock Modular Knee Joint, 3R66, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Max-Nader-StraBe 15 . 37115 Duderstadt /Germany. Pediatri
FDA device recall Z-0537-2010 · posted 2009-12-16 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Bock,Otto,Orthopedic Ind,Inc
- Reason for recall
- Otto Bock Health Care LP has discovered that in some cases, the securing screws of the joint axes may not have been properly mounted. This can cause the axes to gradually move out of the joint and result in a risk of falling for the user.
- Action taken
- Consignees were sent on 10/28/08 a Otto Bock "Urgent: Correction Notice" letter dated October 27, 2008. The letter described the product and problem. It provided instructions if the product was in stock and instructed the consignee to contact the patients (a patient letter was provided) and to complete and return the reply card. Consignees were to contact Otto Bock at their Customer Service to request a return authorization.
- Root cause
- Employee error
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- ISY
- Quantity affected
- 9
- Distribution
- The product was only distributed within the US by the US company. Any OUS distribution was handled by the manufacturer in Germany.
- Date initiated
- 2008-10-28
- Date posted
- 2009-12-16
- Date terminated
- 2011-12-10
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
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