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
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
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
- 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 · TerminatedVanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766
- Z-0496-2019 · Oct 22, 2018 · TerminatedVanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Right, 65 mm Item Number:183108
- Z-0495-2019 · Oct 22, 2018 · TerminatedVanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Left, 62.5 mm Item Number: 183126
- Z-2289-2018 · May 24, 2018 · TerminatedVanguard 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 · TerminatedBiomet 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 · TerminatedVanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty
Other Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive devices
- iTotal® PS TPS111111102Conformis, Inc. · Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive327 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-006Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive287 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-008Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive233 reports
- iTotal® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System TCR121111102Conformis, Inc. · Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive150 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-70-007Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 recall2 deaths74 reports
- ATTUNE 1516-40-506Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive121 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-70-006Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 recall70 reports
- ATTUNE 1516-40-605Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive120 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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