FDAClass IIJuly 29, 2015

Attune FB CR Articulation Surface recall

ATTUNE FB CR ARTICULATION SURFACE SIZE 3-8 INTENDED USE: The Tibial Articulation Surface Trial snaps together with the Shim component to function as…

Why was Attune FB CR Articulation Surface recalled?

Potential for the Balseal, a small wire spring coil located on the post feature of the ATTUNE Knee Tibial Articulation Surface Instruments used in trialing to become damaged and disassociate (come off). If the Balseal is separated from the post, it has the potential to enter the surgical site and be left in the patient if the surgeon is unaware of the disassociation.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Product Codes: 254500523, 254500524, 254500525, 254500526, 254500527, and 254500528. GTIN: 10603295132639, 10603295132646, 10603295132653, 10603295132660, 10603295132677, and 10603295132684.

Product
ATTUNE FB CR ARTICULATION SURFACE SIZE 3-8 INTENDED USE: The Tibial Articulation Surface Trial snaps together with the Shim component to function as…
Recalling firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
42645 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY and Internationally to CANADA , AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, ENGLAND/ UK, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN & IBERIA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, UAE, CHILE, COLOMBIA, MEXICO, PERU, and PUERTO RICO.
Recall date
July 29, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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