Vanguard Knee System EP-183742Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304541009), received between Jun 15, 2026 and Jun 15, 2026 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K080528, K113550, K171054); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 15, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE POSTERIOR-STABILIZED POST WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF THE POLYETHYLENE INSERT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 25511376 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K080528, K113550, K171054. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1043-2023 · Dec 29, 2022 · Open, Classified
  (1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Ope
• Z-1042-2023 · Dec 29, 2022 · Open, Classified
  (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
• Z-0938-2019 · Dec 21, 2018 · Terminated
  Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766
• Z-0496-2019 · Oct 22, 2018 · Terminated
  Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Right, 65 mm Item Number:183108
• Z-0495-2019 · Oct 22, 2018 · Terminated
  Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Left, 62.5 mm Item Number: 183126
• Z-2289-2018 · May 24, 2018 · Terminated
  Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthropla
• Z-2177-2018 · May 18, 2018 · Terminated
  Biomet Modular Primary Tibial Tray Implants; Modular Interlok Primary Tray (size 75 mm); Item No. 141215; UDI: (01) 00880304005310 (17) 280306 (10) 385340 Product is used in Total
• Z-2183-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
  Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.
• Z-1011-2018 · Oct 3, 2017 · Terminated
  Vanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty