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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60 mm. Item Number: 183124 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 62.5 mm. Item Number: 183126

Reported: February 8, 2023 Initiated: December 29, 2022 #Z-1043-2023

Product Description

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60 mm. Item Number: 183124 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 62.5 mm. Item Number: 183126

Reason for Recall

Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
91 units
Distribution
International distribution to the countries of: Argentina, China, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Ecuador, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. Expanded Recall US states of: FL, IN, MD, OH, PA, WI
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60 mm. Item Number: 183124 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 62.5 mm. Item Number: 183126. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 91 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 8, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1043-2023.