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FDA Device recall Z-0936-2014

The Symbionic Leg is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees

On 2014-02-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The Symbionic Leg is an integrated prosthetic leg for transfemoral and knee disarticulation amputees by Ossur Americas, citing OSSUR initiated this recall of the Symbionic Leg because it may have a possible defect in a small batch of electronics.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0936-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-02-12
Published2014-02-12
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyOssur Americas
DistributionAL, DC, GA, NJ, NY, OK, PA

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 device and are connected through a shared battery. The knee and the foot have different sensor systems that provide real-time information used to control knee joint resistance and the flexion/extension of the ankle during the gait cycle. Default control parameters are provided with the device but can be manually adjusted by a certified prosthetist through software (knee), or by a certified prosthetist or the user through controls on the device itself (foot). SYMBIONIC LEG is intended for continuous use by amputees of low to moderate impact levels that weigh less than 125 kg for foot categories 25  30 and less than 100kg for foot Categories 22, 23 and 24. The system is not intended for athletic use.

Reason

OSSUR initiated this recall of the Symbionic Leg because it may have a possible defect in a small batch of electronics.

Identifiers

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Item Numbers: SBL12012, SMBL5250, SBL12903, SMBL5270, SMBL2240, SMBL5280, SMBL3260, SMBL7290, SMBL3280, Serial Numbers…Item Numbers: SBL12012, SMBL5250, SBL12903, SMBL5270, SMBL2240, SMBL5280, SMBL3260, SMBL7290, SMBL3280, Serial Numbers: 321195, 321201, 710326, 710328, 710335, 710339, 710340, 710353, 710355, 710365, 710390, 710396, 710399, 710405, 710407, 710411 and 710413

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0936-2014%22

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