ATTUNE 2545-05-514Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · ATTUNE KNEE SYSTEM BALANCING BLOCK PS FEMORAL POSITIONER · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295481676), received between Apr 12, 2023 and Apr 25, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Material Fragmentation1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 25, 2024Break; Material Fragmentation; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Material Fragmentation; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19188608 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTUNE PS FEMORAL POSITIONAL WAS DAMAGED AFTER CLEANING IT. THE RUBBER LINING IN THE HOLES THAT CONNECT TO THE SHIMS IS FRAYING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18862024 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2023Break; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A PRIMARY TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE SPD MANAGER CONTACTED US TO INFORM US THAT A POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL POSITIONER WAS BROKEN. ONE OF THE HOLES WHERE THE SHIMS CLICKS IN WAS DAMAGED SUCH THAT THE SHIMS WOULD NO LONGER ATTACH. AS THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE SURGERY, THERE WAS NO DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17682912 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THE RUBBER SEALS IN ATTUNE PS FEMORAL POSITIONER WERE MISSING. NO ADVERSE AFFECTS ON THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16811349 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PRIMARY TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PS FEMORAL POSITIONER WAS DAMAGED SUCH THAT THE METAL SHIMS COULD NO LONGER BE CONNECTED TO IT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16728822 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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