Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29451 |
| Brand Name: | Dynamic-response foot prosthesis |
| Model: | Vari-Flex® Junior - Item Number: VJB0xyyz |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Ossur New Zealand Limited 6/80 Westpoint Drive Hobsonville Auckland 0618 |
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| Manufacturer: | Ossur HF |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received complaints related to broken Vari-Flex Junior feet with failures occurring in situations where sudden high impact twisting or bending is applied to the foot. It has been identified that the Instructions for Use for the device require an update to clarify the Intended Use of the device and to add related warnings. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 25/5/2022 |
