ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2139-2015 ยท MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

ATTUNE RP PS ARTICULATION SURFACE SIZE 3-8 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 th

DateJul 20, 2015 (initiated Jun 12, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential 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.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionURGENT 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.
Quantity61556 units
DistributionWorldwide 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
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K140881DEPUY ATTUNE KNEE SYSTEM - CEMENTLESS CR AND PS FEMORAL COMPONENETS
Depuy(Ireland), Feb 13, 2015