[Recalled] 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
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | 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 polyethyle |
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| Brand / manufacturer | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1314-2021 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 February 2021 |
| EAN / barcode | 150670003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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