FDAClass IIJune 3, 2020

Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System recall: Endotoxin

Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31…

Why was Knee Products: 184762 Knees 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 508390 Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM (01)00880304431638(17)211218(10)508390; 309810 Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM (01)00880304431317(17)211228(10)309810

Product
Knee Products: 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM; 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31…
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
91 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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