FDA Recall Terminated

The Rheo Knee bionic prosthetic is to be used exclusively for fittings of lower extremity amputations. RHEO KNEE uses Artificial Intelligence to continuously adapt to the users walking style and environment. The RHEO KNEE recognizes and responds immediately to changes in speed, load and terrain, restoring the users ability to walk naturally, comfortably and confidently at any speed.

Recall: Z-1322-2015 · Initiated February 26, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1322-2015
Event Number
70693
Firm
Ossur H F Grjothals 5 Reykjavik Iceland
FEI Number
3003764610
Product Code
ISW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
February 26, 2015
Posted
March 25, 2015
Terminated
November 20, 2015

Description

The Rheo Knee bionic prosthetic is to be used exclusively for fittings of lower extremity amputations. RHEO KNEE uses Artificial Intelligence to continuously adapt to the users walking style and environment. The RHEO KNEE recognizes and responds immediately to changes in speed, load and terrain, restoring the users ability to walk naturally, comfortably and confidently at any speed.

Reason

The firm is recalling Rheo Knee bionic prosthetic due to it being discovered during an internal audit of the service line that devices were released for distribution without fully going through the assembly process.

Action

The firm, Ossur, notified their customers of the Recall Notice via phone on February 26, 2015. The firm informed the customers about the recalled product, the problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to send the unit in for service so the Acceptance testing can be performed for the unit in accordance to their process. If you have any questions, please contact Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance specialist at 949-382-3741 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US distribution in TN and country of: Austria.

Quantity

4715 units (2 units affected)