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.

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1314-2021) was formally reported on April 7, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 22, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 102 units total (Domestic: 6 units, Foreign: 86 units).

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 a… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.