ATTUNE CONV FB CR TB TRL SZ3 - 10 INTENDED USE: The 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.
FDA Recall Z-2146-2015 · Posted 2015-07-20
Recalling FirmDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMBH
Date Initiated2015-06-12
Date Terminated2015-11-12
Product Quantity14756 units
Reason for Recall
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.
Firm Action
URGENT INFORMATION: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION was issued for all lots of the affected devices. The device correction is to inform US Distributors and Medical Professionals about the issue, how to prevent the issue, and any actions to take. US Distributors will provide Hospitals/User Facilities with the Medical Professional Notice and Acknowledgment Cards. US Distributors will also work with the sales consultants to ensure all consultants complete sales training regarding this issue.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
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.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.