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FDA Devices recall · Reported January 13, 2016

Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for the prosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower. limb.

Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April 2015 and 17 November 2015 due to a service error where the wrong Loct…

Recall #
Z-0608-2016
Affected scope
40 units
Initiated
January 4, 2016
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Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH recalled Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for th… - a moderate-severity action.

Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for th… was recalled by Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH in January 13, 2016. Reason: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0608-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April….

Moderate
severity level
40 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
January 13, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0608-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0608-2016) was formally reported on January 13, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 4, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Duderstadt, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 40 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April 2015 and 17 November 2015 due to a service error where the wrong Loctite was used during repair. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

40 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for the prosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower. limb.

Reason for recall

Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April 2015 and 17 November 2015 due to a service error where the wrong Loctite was used during repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0608-2016
Date reported January 13, 2016
Date initiated January 4, 2016
Recalling firm Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
Firm location Duderstadt, N/A
Affected scope 40 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

40 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for the prosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower. limb.. Recalled by Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH. Units affected: 40 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH is recalling Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint that were serviced between 27 April 2015 and 17 November 2015 due to a service error where the wrong Loctite was used during repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0608-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0608-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported January 13, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.