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VANGUARD KNEE SYSTEM 183621Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Vanguard Knee System (147)

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

Adverse event reports
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Deaths reported
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Injuries reported
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Recalls naming it
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Summary

No MAUDE adverse event reports in our data reference this device identifier directly.

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (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 16, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. May 11, 2018Terminated

    The label master file was errantly set up as a 63/37mm instead of a 63/67mm. There is no 63/37 size offered, and the product is laser marked with the correct size.

    Z-2183-2018 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under 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-1011-2018 · Oct 3, 2017 · Terminated
    Vanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty

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