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Health product recall

Low Profile Rotate with EVO (prosthetic device) (2015-03-04)

Starting date:
March 4, 2015
Posting date:
April 27, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53101

Recalled Products

A. Low Profile Rotate with EVO (prosthetic device)

Reason

The threads of the outer tube of the shock module of low profile rotate are short, which results in insecure assembly. Use of the product may cause the patient to fall with continued use, as the shock module can become loose from the foot blade.

Affected products

A. Low Profile Rotate with EVO (prosthetic device)

Lot or serial number

141022

Model or catalog number
  • LRF062
  • LRFU062
  • LRP062
  • LRPU062
Companies
Manufacturer
Ossur HF
Grjothals 5
Reykjavik
110
ICELAND