Drug recall

Vanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty

FDA recall event 79250 · Class II · Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 79250
Recall numbers Z-1011-2018
Recalling firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Vanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The affected products are labeled as a 62.5mm LEFT Femur; however, the contents are a Vanguard 70mm RIGHT Femur.
Initiation date Oct 3, 2017
Report date Mar 21, 2018
Termination date Aug 23, 2018
City Warsaw
State IN
Country United States
FEI number 1825034

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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