Reported Jul 29, 2015 · Terminated
ATTUNE CONV FB CR ARTICULATION SURFACE SZ1 INTENDED USE: The Tibial Articulation Surface Trial snaps together with the…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 700 Orthopaedic Dr · Warsaw, IN · 46582-3994
Is this the product you have?
- ATTUNE CONV FB CR
- ARTICULATION SURFACE SZ1 INTENDED USEThe Tibial Articulation Surface Trial snaps together with the Shim component to function as the Insert Trial during a total knee replacement. A Balseal is attached to each of the two post features on the Articulation Surface to provide a connection force between the Tibial Articulation Surface and Shim to ensure secure engagement between the components
- Lot codes and dates
- Product Codes254500961 and 254500962
- GTIN10603295135388 and 10603295135395
- Amount recalled
- 3474 units
This recall covers 10 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 9 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was 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.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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