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DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalls The ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle is a re-useable instrument utilized in knee replacement procedures. The instrument
Recalled January 21, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0953-2015 · DePuy Orthopaedics
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
7,944
Sold at
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
Description
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.
Product
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.
Manufacturer(s)
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →