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Vanguard Complete Knee System 195877Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Vanguard Complete Knee System (27)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304550278), received between Jan 29, 2021 and Jan 29, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Cyst(s)1
  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 29, 2021Fracture; Naturally Worn; Fracture; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL PROCEDURE DUE TO WEAR AND FRACTURE OF THE IMPLANT. DEVELOPMENT OF CYSTS WAS NOTED ON MEDIAL TIBIA PLATEAU. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Cyst(s); Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 11251713 ↗

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