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Active Heel Traction Boot 72204017Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · CALF STRAP EQUIPMENT RPLT AHTB · Class 1

All models of Active Heel Traction Boot (7)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885554032208), received between Feb 3, 2021 and Feb 3, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unintended Movement” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Unintended Movement3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2021Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ACTIVE HEEL TRACTION BOOT REPLACEMENT KIT WAS LOOSENING AND IT WAS NOT MAINTAINING TENSION ON THE BOOT CAUSING THE PATIENT´S FOOT TO SLIDE, ULTIMATELY IMPACTING DISTRACTION. THIS WAS NOTICED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE; THEREFORE, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE AND NO DELAY WAS REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11273952 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2021Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ACTIVE HEEL TRACTION BOOT REPLACEMENT KIT WAS LOOSENING AND IT WAS NOT MAINTAINING TENSION ON THE BOOT CAUSING THE PATIENT´S FOOT TO SLIDE, ULTIMATELY IMPACTING DISTRACTION. THIS WAS NOTICED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE; THEREFORE, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE AND NO DELAY WAS REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11273930 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2021Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ACTIVE HEEL TRACTION BOOT REPLACEMENT KIT WAS LOOSENING AND IT WAS NOT MAINTAINING TENSION ON THE BOOT CAUSING THE PATIENT´S FOOT TO SLIDE, ULTIMATELY IMPACTING DISTRACTION. THIS WAS NOTICED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE; THEREFORE, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE AND NO DELAY WAS REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11273876 ↗

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