ATTUNE 2545-00-156Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · ATTUNE A-P CHAMFER BLOCK SIZE 6 · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This DePuy Attune A-P chamfer block is an orthopedic cutting instrument. Reports mostly describe failure to cut, worn or deformed parts, corrosion, and occasional breakage. There are 41 reports mentioning 41 malfunctions, with no deaths and no injuries; no recalls name this device. Reports increased sharply from 1 in the previous 12 months to 19 in the latest 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 41
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 41 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295395294), received between Apr 11, 2019 and Mar 13, 2026 — classified as 41 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (18 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Cut18
- Material Deformation14
- Naturally Worn5
- Corroded4
- Break3
- Device-Device Incompatibility3
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Scratched Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions30
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient9
- Insufficient Information1
- Not Applicable1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 41 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTUNE A-P CHAMFER BLOCK SZ 6 WAS REPORTED WITH A SHARP CHIP. THE EVENT WAS IDENTIFIED DURING A LOAN KIT INSPECTION AND NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24598741 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES WHERE THE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM. (B)(4) IS RELATED TO (B)(4) WHICH CAPTURE ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24399488 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES WHERE THE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM. (B)(4) IS RELATED TO (B)(4) WHICH CAPTURE ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24399462 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES WHERE THE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM. (B)(4) WHICH CAPTURE ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24399460 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES WHERE THE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM. (B)(4). WHICH CAPTURE ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24399454 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FACILITY'S CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES WHERE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24368758 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FACILITY'S CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES WHERE CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24368757 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24366596 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF. NEW CUT BLOCKS ELEVATE THE PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24366595 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320521 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320445 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320442 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320439 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320438 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAD SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320437 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320382 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320380 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320379 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEIR CUT BLOCKS WERE 10+ YEARS OLD. NEED TO REPLACE THEM AS THEY HAVE HAD 2+ CASES THAT CUTS HAVE SEEMED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24320378 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED SEVERAL INSTRUMENTS WERE BROKEN. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN DURING SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22349612 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THE CUTTING BLOCK SIZE 6 ATTUNE CHIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20382874 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2024Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON PART OF THE BLOCK. NO DELAYS. NOTHING LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19645907 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
AT A GENERAL CHECK OF THE ATTUNE AP CUTTING BLOCKS THE CENTRAL STERILIZATION DEPARTMENT DETECTED SUBSTANTIAL SHARP EDGES AT THE CORNERS OF THE CUTTING SLOTS. THERE WERE NO IMPLICATIONS DURING ANY SURGERY. NO FURTHER INFORRMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19096260 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
AT A GENERAL CHECK OF THE ATTUNE AP CUTTING BLOCKS THE CENTRAL STERILIZATION DEPARTMENT DETECTED SUBSTANTIAL SHARP EDGES AT THE CORNERS OF THE CUTTING SLOTS. THERE WERE NO IMPLICATIONS DURING ANY SURGERY! NO FURTHER INFORRMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19096110 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
AT A GENERAL CHECK OF THE ATTUNE AP CUTTING BLOCKS THE CENTRAL STERILIZATION DEPARTMENT DETECTED SUBSTANTIAL SHARP EDGES AT THE CORNERS OF THE CUTTING SLOTS. THERE WERE NO IMPLICATIONS DURING ANY SURGERY! NO FURTHER INFORRMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19096108 ↗
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- ATTUNE 2545-00-157Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC37 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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