DePuy recalls certain ATTUNE Revision CRS Femoral RT SZ 5 Cemented knee implants due to potential burrs on extraction hole threads. Affected units may require removal to prevent complications.
There may be burrs on the extraction hole threads.
DePuy is recalling specific knee implants that may have burrs on the extraction hole threads. These burrs could cause complications during removal surgery if the implant needs to be taken out.
Burs on the extraction hole threads could make it harder to remove the implant during surgery. This might lead to complications if the implant needs to be taken out later.
Patients who received the recalled implant (Catalog No. 150440205, Lot HD6516) are most at risk. The recall applies to individuals with this specific knee implant.
Check for the product name 'ATTUNE Revision CRS Femoral RT SZ 5 Cemented' and catalog number 150440205. The recall covers units with lot number HD6516.
Your surgeon can determine if your implant is affected and discuss next steps.
The recall states there may be burrs on the extraction hole threads, which could cause complications during removal surgery. However, the hazard is not severe enough to require immediate stop-use.
Check for the product name 'ATTUNE Revision CRS Femoral RT SZ 5 Cemented' and catalog number 150440205. The recall covers units with lot number HD6516.
Contact your surgeon to determine if your implant is affected and discuss next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DePuy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1704-2018 — DePuy DePuy Hello, I own a DePuy that is covered by recall Z-1704-2018 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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