FDA Recall Terminated

The SYMBIONIC LEG is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees. Product Usage: SYMBIONIC LEG is intended for continuous use by amputees of low to moderate impact levels that weigh less than 125 kg for foot categories 25 30 and less than 100kg for foot categories 22, 23 and 24. The system is not intended for athletic use.

Recall: Z-1097-2014 · Initiated October 15, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1097-2014
Event Number
67250
Firm
Ossur Americas, Inc.
FEI Number
1000519909
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 15, 2012
Posted
February 26, 2014
Terminated
February 28, 2014
Address
19762 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA, 92610-2611

Description

The SYMBIONIC LEG is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees. Product Usage: SYMBIONIC LEG is intended for continuous use by amputees of low to moderate impact levels that weigh less than 125 kg for foot categories 25 30 and less than 100kg for foot categories 22, 23 and 24. The system is not intended for athletic use.

Reason

OSSUR is recalling the Symbionic Leg because it is not recognizing the low battery warning signal from the Symbionic Leg before it powers down.

Action

Ossur Americas contacted all affected customers via phone on October 15, 2012 informing them that a software update for this product is required, along with the recommended instructions to return the product. A loaner prosthetic will be provided to the patient while the software update is being implemented.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

144 units