FDAClass IIJune 3, 2020

Knee Products: 183742 Vanguard Knee System recall: Endotoxin

Knee Products: 183742 Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 12 MM, 71/75 MM EP-183608 Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X…

Why was Knee Products: 183742 Vanguard Knee System recalled?

Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit

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 Numbers: UDI Number 294130 Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 12 MM, 71/75 MM (01)00880304438262(17)211219(10)294130 509970 Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X 59 MM (01)00880304476714(17)211230(10)509970 509990 Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X 59 MM (01)00880304476714(17)220103(10)509990 175980 Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 14 MM, 71/75 MM (01)00880304438354(17)220114(10)175980 294130R Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 12 MM, 71/75 MM (01)00880304438262(17)211219(10)294130R 509970R Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X 59 MM (01)00880304476714(17)211230(10)509970R 509990R Knees Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X 59 MM (01)00880304476714(17)220103(10)509990R

Product
Knee Products: 183742 Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 12 MM, 71/75 MM EP-183608 Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Infused, 18 MM X…
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
93 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, AHMADABAD, GUJARAT, BANGKOK, BELROSE NSW, BUENOS AIRES, CHILE, COSTA RICA, HIRATSUKA CITY, HUECHURABA SANTIAGO, INDIA, JAPAN, MEXICO DF, NETHERLANDS, PICHINCHA, EC, SAN JOSE, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, THAILAND, YONGSAN-GU SEOUL.
Recall date
June 3, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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