Device recall

Z-1222-2012: Vanguard Knee Instrumentation Distal Cutting Block without Handles, REF…

FDA device recall · Class II · Biomet U.K., Ltd.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-1222-2012
Recall event 61274
Product Vanguard Knee Instrumentation Distal Cutting Block without Handles, REF 32-487002 LOT 2561329, Biomet UK Ltd, South Wales, UK Used to guide a saw blade in resecting the the distal femor. Intended to be used with a femoral alignment guide guide.
Product code LXH
Recalling firm Biomet U.K., Ltd.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date Nov 6, 2012
FEI number 3002806535

At a glance

  • None Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 100–999 Recalled products with this product code

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About FDA device recalls (products)

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

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