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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natural articular surface of the knee joint. The femoral component is a metal implant without a porous coating. The tibial component may be an all polyethylene component or comprised of a metal tibial base without porous coating, and a polyethylene insert and locking components. The patella component may be of an all polyethylene design.

Reported: April 7, 2021 Initiated: February 22, 2021 #Z-1314-2021

Product Description

ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natural articular surface of the knee joint. The femoral component is a metal implant without a porous coating. The tibial component may be an all polyethylene component or comprised of a metal tibial base without porous coating, and a polyethylene insert and locking components. The patella component may be of an all polyethylene design.

Reason for Recall

Globally the company is removing 37 lots affected lots for MBT & ATTUNE (S+) Tibial Bases due to potential damaged packaging. These implant components are utilized in Total Knee Arthroplasty. The affected tibial bases are designed to be used in cemented applications.

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Units Affected
102 units total (Domestic: 6 units, Foreign: 86 units)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Brazil, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Thailand.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natural articular surface of the knee joint. The femoral component is a metal implant without a porous coating. The tibial component may be an all polyethylene component or comprised of a metal tibial base without porous coating, and a polyethylene insert and locking components. The patella component may be of an all polyethylene design.. Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.. Units affected: 102 units total (Domestic: 6 units, Foreign: 86 units).
Why was this product recalled?
Globally the company is removing 37 lots affected lots for MBT & ATTUNE (S+) Tibial Bases due to potential damaged packaging. These implant components are utilized in Total Knee Arthroplasty. The affected tibial bases are designed to be used in cemented applications.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 7, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1314-2021.