ATTUNE 1506-70-004Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · ATTUNE KNEE SYSTEM TIBIAL BASE FIXED BEARING SIZE 4 CEMENTED · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This DePuy Attune knee tibial base, a cemented part used in knee replacement, has 106 reports, no deaths and 102 injuries. Many reports describe pain, infection, or instability, and some describe revision surgery or a failure of the base to bond with the cement. There was 1 recall, now closed, started in February 2021 over potentially damaged packaging on a set of affected lots.
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- Adverse event reports
- 106
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 102
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 106 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295492061), received between Mar 2, 2018 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 102 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (26 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.
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
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 22, 2021Terminated
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.
Z-1314-2021 · Root cause: Packaging change control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem69
- Loss of or Failure to Bond26
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping4
- Use of Device Problem3
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material2
- Malposition of Device2
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2
Patient problems
- Pain33
- Unspecified Infection24
- No Code Available20
- Joint Laxity17
- Insufficient Information11
- Muscular Rigidity11
- Loss of Range of Motion8
- Fall5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 106 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that surgeon revised for instability. No patient complications. No further information.DOI: Unknown.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side-Left knee.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 50878005 ↗InjuryAug 7, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth first report of retrievals for Statement of Work 10 for Q2 of 2026. (b)(6) is the research location, and not the facility of placement.A DePuy Synthes Implant was revised and reviewed for analysis.Reason for revision: Revision due to infection and pain.
Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50177681 ↗InjuryAug 7, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth first report of retrievals for Statement of Work 10 for Q2 of 2026. Darthmouth is the research location, and not the facility of placement.A DePuy Synthes Implant was revised and reviewed for analysisReason for revision: Revision due to loose femoral and tibial components and pain. The non-articular surface of the cemented CC femoral component shows abundant cement remaining.The non-articular surface of the cemented tibial tray shows abundant cement remaining.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50172382 ↗InjuryJul 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. DOI: (B)(6) 2018. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 25766420 ↗InjuryApr 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS REVISION FOR STABILITY. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 25027717 ↗InjuryApr 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CASE HAD BEEN REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24875197 ↗InjuryApr 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT REVISED DUE TO SURGEON SUSPICION OF INSTABILITY. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 24815696 ↗InjuryMar 25, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO SURGEON SUSPICION OF INFECTION. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS KNOWN. DOI: (B)(6) 2024, DOR: (B)(6) 2026, AFFECTED SIDE-LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24691260 ↗InjuryFeb 26, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS BROUGHT TO SURGERY FOR TIBIAL LOOSENING. THE TIBIA WAS REVISED TO AN ATTUNE REVISION RP. IT WAS STATED THAT TIBIA WAS LOOSE. LOOSENING INTERFACE WAS MARKED AS CEMENT/IMPLANT. DOI: (B)(6) 2022. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24461535 ↗InjuryDec 12, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR A STIFF KNEE. THE TIBIA RESECTED FOR MORE TIBIAL BONE. DOI: (B)(6) 2025 , DOR: (B)(6) 2025 , AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Muscular Rigidity
MAUDE report 23795278 ↗InjuryDec 10, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 23770980 ↗InjuryDec 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. DOI: (B)(6) 2023. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23706912 ↗InjuryNov 11, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAINFUL TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 23526590 ↗InjuryNov 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIBIA WAS REVISED DUE TO LACK OF RANGE OF MOTION (ROM). REVISED THEY FIXED TIBIA AND REMOVED MORE TIBIA BONE. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Muscular Rigidity
MAUDE report 23468056 ↗InjurySep 4, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO POOR MOTION. THERE WAS LOOSENING OF THE TIBIA. THE LOOSENING OF THE INTERFACE WAS CEMENTED TO THE IMPLANT. THE CEMENT MANUFACTURER IS UNKNOWN. DOI: (B)(6) 2025, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT SIDE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 22970015 ↗InjuryJul 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
(B)(6) DARTMOUTH FIRST REPORT OF RETRIEVALS FOR STATEMENT OF WORK 10 FOR Q2 OF 2025. DARTHMOUTH IS THE RESEARCH LOCATION, AND NOT THE FACILITY OF PLACEMENT. A DEPUY SYNTHES IMPLANT WAS REVISED AND REVIEWED FOR ANALYSIS. REASON FOR REVISION: THE ATTUNE FEMORAL COMPONENT, TIBIAL INSERT, AND TIBIAL TRAY WERE REVISED FOR ARTHROFIBROSIS, INSTABILITY, AND PAIN.
Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Joint Laxity; Pain
MAUDE report 22671533 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 22375953 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO LOOSE COMPONENTS FROM CHRONIC INFECTION. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22063354 ↗InjuryMay 13, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RETURNED TO SURGERY FOR INSTABILITY. IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED AND AN ATTUNE REVISION WAS PLACED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: (B)(6) 2022, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 22010463 ↗InjuryMay 8, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED DUE TO PERCEIVED INFECTION. ONE STAGE REVISION WAS PERFORMED. DOI: (B)(6) 2024, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21985736 ↗InjuryApr 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD INSTABILITY AND THE TIBIAL TRAY WAS LOOSE. CEMENT WAS STILL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAY, SO IT LOOKED TO BE FROM THE CEMENT BONE INTERFACE. REVISION WAS PERFORMED. AFFECTED AREA: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 21874653 ↗InjuryMar 12, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
MEDICAL RECORD AD (B)(6) 2025 ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT C/O PINS AND NEEDLES SENSATION, ACHING, AND NUMBNESS TO HER LEFT KNEE AND LEFT FOOT. SHE IS UNDERGOING AN MRI TO EVALUATE FOR PLACEMENT OF A SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR TRIAL.
Patient problems: Numbness; Pain
MAUDE report 21585430 ↗InjuryMar 11, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD A DISLOCATED PATELLA, SEVERE FLEXION CONTRACTURE, AND FLEXION/EXTENSION MISMATCH. JOINT WAS EXPLANTED. TEMPORARY SPACER WAS PUT IN. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Contracture; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 21571408 ↗InjuryMar 6, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDICAL RECORD AD 28 FEB 2025: ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT C/O PINS AND NEEDLES SENSATION, ACHING, AND NUMBNESS TO HER LEFT KNEE AND LEFT FOOT. SHE IS UNDERGOING AN MRI TO EVALUATE FOR PLACEMENT OF A SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR TRIAL.
Patient problems: Muscular Rigidity
MAUDE report 21535529 ↗InjuryJan 21, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 55-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT RECEIVED A SECOND LEFT KNEE REVISION TO TREAT PERSISTENT GLOBAL INSTABILITY. THE PATIENT HAD A PREVIOUS REVISION OF THE TIBIAL INSERT TO TREAT INSTABILITY AND POLY-WEAR ON (B)(6) 2018 ((B)(4)) UPON ENTERING THE JOINT, THE SURGEON NOTED THE TIBIAL TRAY WAS STABLE BUT MILDLY LOOSENED AT THE SMART-SET CEMENT TO IMPLANT INTERFACE. THE FEMORAL COMPONENT WAS STABLE BUT REVISED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PRODUCT PROBLEM WITH THE REVISED UNKNOWN TIBIAL INSERT. THE PATELLA WAS WELL-FIXED AND RETAINED. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A DEPUY ATTUNE STEMMED REVISION CONSTRUCT SECURED WITH COMPETITOR CEMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. DOI: (B)(6) 2018. DOR: (B)(6) 2018 (PRIMARY TIBIAL INSERT CAPTURED ON (B)(4)). DOR: (B)(6) 2023 (UNK INSERT, FEMORAL, TRAY, CEMENT). LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 21200980 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- 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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