Device recall

Z-2945-2011: Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral 70 MM Left Interlock, " FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY"…

FDA device recall · Class II · Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-2945-2011
Recall event 59058
Product Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral 70 MM Left Interlock, " FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY" CO-CR-MO ALLOY. Biomet, Inc. A knee joint replacement prosthesis non-coated femoral indicated for cemented application only.
Product code JWH
Recalling firm Biomet, Inc.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date Sep 26, 2012
510(k) numbers K023546
FEI number 1825034

At a glance

  • 1–9 Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 100–999 Recalled products with this product code

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

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