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Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concern

Össur initiated a recall of Rheo Knee prosthetic devices beginning March 25, 2024, as reported in Biomedical Safety & Standards. The recall affected specific Rheo Knee models (RKN130002) manufactured by Össur H/F in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Occurred 2024-03-25 · Power Knee at United Kingdom, Europe · Ossur · United Kingdom, Europe · Wearable AI · Investigated by FDA

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  1. https://www.ovid.com/jnls/biomedicalsafetystandards/pdf/10.1097/01.bmsas.0001026068.32003.c2~link-established-between-tattoos-and-risk-of-lymphomaauthors

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What happened in Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concern?
Össur initiated a recall of Rheo Knee prosthetic devices beginning March 25, 2024, as reported in Biomedical Safety & Standards. The recall affected specific Rheo Knee models (RKN130002) manufactured by Össur H/F in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on March 25, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concern?
Power Knee by Ossur is the recorded robot involved in this incident at United Kingdom, Europe.
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What is the current status of Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concern?
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