FDAClass IIFebruary 28, 2018

Vanguard Complete Knee System recall

Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Lipped Tibial Bearing 10x71/75, Item Number: 183540 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty

Why was Vanguard Complete Knee System recalled?

Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot Number: 473290, Exp. Date 5/19/2022

Product
Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Lipped Tibial Bearing 10x71/75, Item Number: 183540 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
24
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, OH, TX, VA, WA, WI, and the countries of Netherlands
Recall date
February 28, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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