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 ↗
Other APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED devices
- Arthrex® AR-1600MArthrex, Inc. · Apparatus, traction, non-powered21 reports
- Active Heel Traction Boot 72203270Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED20 reports
- NA 357.371Synthes GmbH · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED16 reports
- NA SD393.640Synthes GmbH · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED15 reports
- NA 394.44Synthes GmbH · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED12 reports
- Active Heel Traction Boot 72202682Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED10 reports
- Arthrex® AR-8970JDArthrex, Inc. · Apparatus, traction, non-powered10 reports
- NA 72201725Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED8 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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