France Adds ÖSSUR PRO-FLEX PIVOT Prosthetic Foot to Reimbursement List
France has approved reimbursement for the PRO-FLEX PIVOT artificial foot with an ankle joint, made by ÖSSUR France. The order is dated 30 October 2026 and was published in the Official Journal on 3 November 2026. It follows a review by the national medical device evaluation commission, which gave its opinion on 28 April 2026.
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What does it mean?
People who need a prosthetic foot with an ankle joint for uneven ground can now have the PRO-FLEX PIVOT covered by French public health insurance. The foot must be prescribed and fitted by specialists, and the maker guarantees it for 3 years.
Who is affected?
Amputees and people born without part of a leg who use a prosthesis, along with their prescribing doctors and orthoprosthetists.