Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13187 |
| Brand Name: | Otto Bock 4R82 Tube Clamp Adapter |
| Model: | 4R82 |
| Affected: | Lots manf between Nov-2011 and Mar-2012 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Ottobock Australia Pty Suite 1.01 Century Corporate Centre 62 Norwest Boulevarde Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Australia |
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| Manufacturer: | Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer received some complaints about adapters that show a crack starting at the clamping of the adapter into direction of the clamping slot. Due to the crack, the clamping to the tube adapter is lost and the prosthesis twists when loaded. Depending on the situation this may cause the patient to fall. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 23/7/2012 |
