Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0953-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Quantity | 7,944 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
The ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle is a re-useable instrument utilized in knee replacement procedures. The instrument interfaces with several related ATTUNE instruments: keel punch, tibial tower, evaluation bullet, fixed bearing tibial impactor, rotating platform tibial impactor, and femoral impactor, for the purpose of impaction, extraction, and insertion applications at steps within the surgical procedure. Due to the frequency of its use, two impaction handles are supplied in each kit.
Why the product was recalled
Complaints have indicated that the ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle lever has fractured during impaction. If the lever fractures, there is the potential for fractured pieces of the device, or the inner spring, if released, to be left in the patient if not observed during surgery.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) except AK and RI, including PR and the countries of Chile, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and United Kingdom (UK
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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