FDA Devices recall · Reported March 25, 2015
LP Rotate Foot System prosthetic device for fitting lower extremity amputations. -Low profile foot module with adjustable shock absorber and rotation with progressive stiffening -Build height: with male pyramid adapter 145 - 153mm (5 11/16 - 6 ) with female pyramid adapter 153 165mm (6 - 6 1/2 ) -Male pyramid adapter -Female pyramid adapter -Maintenance free, no lubrication required -Maximum weight: 147kg (325lbs) -Available in sizes 22-30
The threads of the outer tube of the shock module of LP Rotate are too short, resulting in insecure assembly. Use of the product may cause the patient to fall with continued use, …
Ossur H / F recalled LP Rotate Foot System prosthetic device for fitting lower extremity amputations. -Low … - a moderate-severity action.
LP Rotate Foot System prosthetic device for fitting lower extremity amputations. -Low … was recalled by Ossur H / F in March 25, 2015. Reason: The threads of the outer tube of the shock module of LP Rotate are too short, resulting in insecure assembly.…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1288-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ossur H / F issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The threads of the outer tube of the shock module of LP Rotate are too short, resulting in insecure assembly.….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 25, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1288-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
LP Rotate Foot System prosthetic device for fitting lower extremity amputations. -Low profile foot module with adjustable shock absorber and rotation with progressive stiffening -Build height: with male pyramid adapter 145 - 153mm (5 11/16 - 6 ) with female pyramid adapter 153 165mm (6 - 6 1/2 ) -Male pyramid adapter -Female pyramid adapter -Maintenance free, no lubrication required -Maximum weight: 147kg (325lbs) -Available in sizes 22-30
Reason for recall
The threads of the outer tube of the shock module of LP Rotate are too short, resulting 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1288-2015 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 4, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Ossur H / F |
| Firm location | Reykjavik |
| Affected scope | 2,194 (1,464 in U.S. and 730 internationally) |
| Distribution | Nationwide within the U.S. and internationally to the following foreign countries; Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Israel, Poland, Spain, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Bulgaria, Canada, South Korea, Sweden, Finland, |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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