ATTUNE 252303101Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · ATTUNE KNEE SYSTEM REVISION TIBIAL AUGMENT TRIAL LM/RL 5MM SIZE 3/4 · Class 1
All models of ATTUNE (1475)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295437246), received between Aug 5, 2019 and Aug 21, 2025 — classified as 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (9 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Corroded9
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem3
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A WORKSHOP IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO PROPERLY FIX THE TRIAL AUGMENTS IN THE TRIAL TIBIAE. IT SEEMS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE TREADS OF THE TRIAL. THEY ARE SOMEHOW COLD WELDED. THE INSTRUMENTS WERE DIFFICULT TO SCREW TOGETHER AND STOPPED WORKING BEFORE THEY ARE FIRMLY CONNECTED. AT THIS POINT, THE ITEMS COULD NO LONGER BE UNSCREWED. (B)(4) IS RELATED TO (B)(4)- 10 IPS, (B)(4)- 5 IPS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22863768 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2024Corroded; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Corroded; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
ATTUNE REVISION GENERAL TIBIAL PREP TRAY CONTAMINATED WITH RUST ON SOME INSTRUMENTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19643608 ↗MalfunctionMar 28, 2024Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS WERE RUSTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18994786 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Corroded; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Corroded; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMORAL TRIAL HAS STARTED TO RUST DUE TO INCORRECT DETERGENT USED AT THE HOSPITAL. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES: , WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: UNKNOWN. IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY: UNKNOWN. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE. DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE. BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST.: TRUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18012092 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2022Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAS RUSTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15503585 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS ARE SHOWING RUST.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15001347 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE RUSTED AFTER WASHING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14799949 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
STERILE SERVICES IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS WITH RED RESIDUE PRESENT, MAINLY AFFECTING TIBIAL TRIALS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12443935 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2019Corroded; Corroded
WE SENT OUR NEW ATTUNE REVISION SETS AT THE FIRST TIME TO THE CUSTOMER AND GET THEM BACK WITH SOME RUSTED AREAS. WE DON´T EXACTLY KNOW WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED. PATIENT STATUS / OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES? NO.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8910343 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2019Corroded; Corroded
INSTRUMENTS WERE SENT IN WITH VARIOUS DEGREES OF STAINING. LOAN KIT REFERENCE: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8861197 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2019Corroded; Corroded
INSTRUMENTS WERE SENT IN WITH VARIOUS DEGREES OF STAINING. LOAN KIT REFERENCE: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8861193 ↗
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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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