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Class II Recall

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm. Intended for knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number:

Biomet, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for (1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm. Intended for knee jo by Biomet, Inc.. Reason: Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left)..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1042-2023

Action Date

2023-02-08

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

(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 Number: 183106 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 65 mm Item Number: 183108 (4) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 67.5 mm Item Number: 183110 (5) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 70 mm Item Number: 183112

Lot/Code Info: (1) UDI: (01)00880304270770(17)320408(10)J7209534 Lot Number: J7209534 Expanded Recall: Lot Numbers/UDI: J7197497 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7197497, J7215873 (01)00880304270770(17)320428(10)J7215873, J7220365 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7220365, J7220368 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7220368. (2) Lot Numbers/UDI: J7133633 (01)00880304270787(17)320504(10)J7133633; J7175232 (01)00880304270787(17)320504(10)J7175232. (3) Lot Number/UDI: J7173881 (01)00880304270794(17)320504(10)J7173881; (4) Lot Number/UDI: J7220405 (01)00880304270080(17)320504(10)J7220405. (5) Lot Number /UDI: J7215860 (01)00880304270817(17)320505(10)J7215860.

Quantity Affected: 157 units

Reason for Recall

Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).

Distribution

International distribution to the countries of: Argentina, China, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Ecuador, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. Expanded Recall US states of: FL, IN, MD, OH, PA, WI

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-12-29

Company

Biomet, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 122 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Biomet, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 60 recalls and 6 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Biomet, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Biomet, Inc. have FDA actions?

Biomet, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 60 recalls and 6 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1042-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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