FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#198766

Product

Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XSM 26MM, Part Number 151760226

FDA product code
KROProsthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K191779
Affected lot / code info
GTIN: 10603295491033; Lot: JP9022

Why it was recalled

The subject product lots are being recalled because they received a higher than specified irradiation dose. This exceeds the validated range for exposure to gamma radiation of these devices and may result in changes to the implant material properties.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) notification letter dated 2/14/23 was delivered to customers. Please Take the Following Steps: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have the subject products and quarantine the subject products. DO NOT USE THE SUBJECT PRODUCTS. 2. Contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant to coordinate the return/credits of the subject products. 3. Review, complete, sign, and return the attached Business Response Form (See page 3 of this communication) to OneMD-Field-Actions@its.jnj.com within three (3) business days of receipt of this notification. Please include FA 2220700 Attune Inserts in the e-mail subject line. IMPORTANT: Please complete the attached Business Response Form even if you do not have any units of the subject product on hand. 4. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the subject products). 5. If any of the subject product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility, and provide them with a copy of this notice. 6. Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness and keep a copy for your records. 7. As with any medical device, adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: " Online: https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program/reporting-serious-problems-fda Health care providers who have treated patients using the products subject to this removal should continue to follow those patients pursuant to the health care provider s standard of care and may consider more frequent follow-up depending on the activity level and needs of an individual patient. For questions, or to consult with an in-house DePuy Synthes physician on this issue, please submit a Medical Information Request via our website: https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/mi

Recalling firm

Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-3994

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Poland, Germany, India, Australia, & New Zealand

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-15
Posted by FDA
2023-03-17
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #198766. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.