Drug recall

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses…

FDA recall event 91489 · Class II · Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 91489
Recall numbers Z-1042-2023, Z-1043-2023
Recalling firm Biomet, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products (1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60…, (1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm. Intended for knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183104 (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 62.5 mm Item…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).
Initiation date Dec 29, 2022
Report date Feb 8, 2023
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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