ATTUNE CONV FB PS ARTICULATION SURFACE SZ1-10 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 co
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DePuy Orthopaedics has recalled approximately 36,607 units of ATTUNE Knee Tibial Articulation Surface trial instruments worldwide, including distribution throughout the United States and internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, England/UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, and other countries. The recalled product codes are 254500971 through 254500980.
The recall was issued because a small wire spring coil called a Balseal, located on the post feature of these trial instruments, can become damaged and separate from the post during use. If this occurs and the surgeon is unaware of the disassociation, the Balseal could potentially enter the surgical site and remain inside the patient. The recall record does not specify a remedy or recommended action for affected consumers.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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. 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, M Quantity: 36607 units Lot/code info: Product Codes:254500971, 254500972, 254500973, 254500974, 254500975, 254500976, 254500977, 254500978, 254500979, and 254500980. GTIN: 10603295135487, 10603295135494, 10603295135500, 10603295135517, 10603295135524, 10603295135531, 10603295135548, 10603295135555, 10603295135562, and 10603295135579.
Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗
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