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Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial recallZ-1798-2015 · Biomet, Inc. · initiated Apr 22, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2015

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Biomet, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The Left and Right orientation of the trial was incorrectly etched on one side. When the instrument is rotated about the axis of the handle 180 degrees to view the other side, the etch on the handle now shows R on the same side as the keel marked LM and the L on the same side as the keel marked RM. This is incorrect. Please note that the keel is not etched on this side by design.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

On 4/22/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications, dated April 22, 2015 were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers are required to immediately locate and remove the affected product from circulation, follow the instructions on the "Response Form," and e-mail a copy of the completed form to the designated e-mail address prior to returning the product. Additionally, if the affected product has been further distributed, the necessary personnel must notified via the "Dear Risk/Recall Manager" notice. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1798-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 22, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Jun 15, 2015
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
27
Product code
HRY
FDA submissions
K042093
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the state of IL, NJ, Canada, Netherlands, and Chile.

Product description

Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part 32-423101 Lot 414930 Part 32-423102 Lot 116490 Part 32-423106 Lot 785220 Part 32-423107 Lot 873780 Part 32-423108 Lot 070420 and 785250 Part 32-423109 Lot 670630 Part 32-423115 Lot 672920 Part 32-423119 Lot 785290 Part 32-423116 Lot 073640 Part 32-423101 Lot 785170 Part 32-423102 Lot 785180 Part 32-423109 Lot 785260 Part 32-423124 Lot 024760 Part 32-423110 Lot 785270

Other devices under the same FDA submission

18 devices cleared under K042093 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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