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ATTUNE recallZ-1314-2021 · DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · initiated Feb 22, 2021

Terminated

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Packaging change control

What the company is doing

On 02/25/2021, Depuy Synthes issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to customers via email. DePuy (Ireland) UC is initiating a voluntary removal for the 12 lots for 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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1314-2021
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 22, 2021
Recalling firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
102 units total (Domestic: 6 units, Foreign: 86 units)
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K170806
Distribution
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, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Brazil, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Thailand.

Product description

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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot#: 9558300, Product Code: 150670003, GTIN 10603295492054 Lot#: 9555958, Product Code: 150670004, GTIN 10603295492061 Lot#: 9554006, Product Code: 150670005, GTIN 10603295492078 Lot#: 9556397, Product Code: 150670005, GTIN 10603295492078 Lot#: 9558618, Product Code: 150670006, GTIN 10603295492085 Lot#: 9557992, Product Code: 150670007, GTIN 10603295492092 Lot#: 9558238, Product Code: 150670008, GTIN 10603295492108 Lot#: 9558239, Product Code: 150670008, GTIN 10603295492108 Lot#: 9555613, Product Code: 150670009, GTIN 10603295492115

Devices named in this recall

7 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under K170806 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 87433).

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