OSSUR VARIFLEX SUBA JUNIOR foot and ankle external prosthesis, sized for children and adolescents.
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for OSSUR VARIFLEX SUBA JUNIOR foot and ankle external prosthesis, sized for childre by Ossur Americas. Reason: Due to receiving complaints related to broken (cracked) prosthetic foot with failures occurring in situations where sudden high impact twisting or ben.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1330-2022
Action Date
2022-07-13
Status
Terminated
Category
device
Product Description
OSSUR VARIFLEX SUBA JUNIOR foot and ankle external prosthesis, sized for children and adolescents.
Lot/Code Info: Item Number/Item Description/UDI-DI Code VJB0116L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S16 L 5690977387201 VJB0116R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S16 R 5690977387218 VJB0117L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S17 L 5690977387225 VJB0117R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S17 R 5690977387232 VJB0118L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S18 L 5690977387249 VJB0118R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S18 R 5690977387256 VJB0119L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S19 L 5690977387263 VJB0119R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C1 S19 R 5690977387270 VJB0218L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S18 L 5690977387287 VJB0218R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S18 R 5690977387294 VJB0219L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S19 L 5690977387300 VJB0219R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S19 R 5690977387317 VJB0220L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S20 L 5690977387324 VJB0220R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S20 R 5690977387331 VJB0221L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S21 L 5690977387348 VJB0221R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S21 R 5690977387355 VJB0222L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S22 L 5690977387362 VJB0222R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S22 R 5690977387379 VJB0223L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S23 L 5690977387386 VJB0223R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C2 S23 R 5690977387393 VJB0319L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S19 L 5690977241251 VJB0319R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S19 R 5690977241282 VJB0320L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S20 L 5690977387409 VJB0320R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S20 R 5690977387416 VJB0321L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S21 L 5690977387423 VJB0321R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S21 R 5690977387430 VJB0322L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S22 L 5690977387447 VJB0322R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S22 R 5690977387454 VJB0323L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S23 L 5690977387461 VJB0323R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S23 R 5690977387478 VJB0324L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S24 L 5690977387485 VJB0324R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C3 S24 R 5690977387492 VJB0420L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S20 L 5690977241312 VJB0420R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S20 R 5690977241343 VJB0421L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S21 L 5690977241374 VJB0421R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S21 R 5690977241404 VJB0422L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S22 L 5690977387508 VJB0422R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S22 R 5690977387515 VJB0423L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S23 L 5690977387522 VJB0423R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S23 R 5690977387539 VJB0424L VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S24 L 5690977387546 VJB0424R VARIFLEX JUNIOR C4 S24 R 5690977387553
Quantity Affected: 410 devices
Reason for Recall
Due to receiving complaints related to broken (cracked) prosthetic foot with failures occurring in situations where sudden high impact twisting or bending is applied to the foot.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution including US nationwide (including Puerto Rico).
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2022-05-30
Company
Foothill Ranch, CA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 120 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Ossur Americas has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Ossur Americas) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Ossur Americas have FDA actions?
Ossur Americas has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1330-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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