Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1607-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | May 1, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Quantity | 19 units (1 US, 18 OUS) |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.
Why the product was recalled
Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of IN and the countries of Canada, India, Netherlands, and P.R. China.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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