The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0936-2014·Announced 2014-02-12

Ossur Recalls Symbionic Leg Prostheses Due to Electronics Defect

Ossur is recalling 17 Symbionic Leg prostheses due to a possible defect in a small batch of electronics. The recall affects units distributed in seven US states and DC.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The source text describes a 'possible defect' in electronics without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ossur Americas, Inc. is recalling 17 units of the Symbionic Leg, an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees. The recall was initiated because the devices may have a possible defect in a small batch of electronics.

The Symbionic Leg is a battery-powered, micro-processor controlled prosthetic device composed of the RHEO KNEE and the PROPRIO FOOT. It is intended for continuous use by amputees of low to moderate impact levels. The affected units were distributed in the United States, specifically in the states of Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.

Consumers with these specific devices should contact Ossur for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
The Symbionic Leg is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees. The prosthesis is composed of the RHEO KNEE and the PROPRIO FOOT, both already existing products from ¿ssur. Both are a battery powered micro-processor controlled prosthetic
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Item Numbers: SBL12012
  • SMBL5250
  • SBL12903
  • SMBL5270
  • SMBL2240
  • SMBL5280
  • SMBL3260
  • SMBL7290
  • SMBL3280
  • Serial Numbers: 321195
  • 321201
  • 710326
  • 710328
  • 710335
  • 710339
  • 710340
  • 710353
  • 710355
  • 710365
  • 710390

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Same manufacturer · Ossur Americas, Inc.

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