PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis

Reported: June 3, 2020 Initiated: April 17, 2020 #Z-2154-2020

Product Description

Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis

Reason for Recall

Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
91 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, AHMADABAD, GUJARAT, BANGKOK, BELROSE NSW, BUENOS AIRES, CHILE, COSTA RICA, HIRATSUKA CITY, HUECHURABA SANTIAGO, INDIA, JAPAN, MEXICO DF, NETHERLANDS, PICHINCHA, EC, SAN JOSE, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, THAILAND, YONGSAN-GU SEOUL.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 91 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2154-2020.