DePuy recalls ATTUNE revision posterior femoral augment (size 9 12mm) for possible adhesive residue causing soft tissue irritation or infection during knee surgery.
May have adhesive residue on the posterior surface of the femoral augment, if undetected prior to implantation, soft tissue irritation and/or infection may occur.
DeP: DePuy recalls a specific knee surgery component for possible adhesive residue that could cause soft tissue irritation or infection if not detected before implantation. This affects patients undergoing revision total knee replacements with this exact part.
If adhesive residue remains on the femoral augment after surgery, it could irritate soft tissues or lead to infection. This happens if the residue wasn't detected before implantation during the revision knee surgery.
Patients who received the ATTUNE revision posterior femoral augment (size 9 12mm) during total knee replacement surgery are affected. Surgeons using this specific component in revision procedures are most at risk.
Check if your knee surgery component has the product number 154909003 and lots JH9651 or JH9649. This part is used in revision total knee replacements.
Verify your component's product number (154909003) and lot numbers (JH9651 or JH9649) to confirm if it's recalled.
No, this part is specifically for revision total knee replacements (TKA revision).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your surgeon to discuss next steps.
The recall states possible soft tissue irritation or infection, but does not mention serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DePuy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0631-2022 — DePuy DePuy Hello, I own a DePuy that is covered by recall Z-0631-2022 from DePuy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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