PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthroplasties.

Reported: July 4, 2018 Initiated: May 24, 2018 #Z-2289-2018

Product Description

Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthroplasties.

Reason for Recall

Two lots of tibial bearings were commingled. There is a possibility that a 14mm tibial bearing is packaged in a box labeled as 12 mm tibial bearing and vice versa. This may lead to extension of surgery to find another implant.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
48
Distribution
Distributed to accounts in CA, CT, GA, IA, IN, LA, MA, MD, MN, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. Foreign distribution to Taiwan, Japan, and the Netherlands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthroplasties.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 48.
Why was this product recalled?
Two lots of tibial bearings were commingled. There is a possibility that a 14mm tibial bearing is packaged in a box labeled as 12 mm tibial bearing and vice versa. This may lead to extension of surgery to find another implant.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 4, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2289-2018.