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Vanguard Knee System recallZ-1042-2023 · Biomet, Inc. · initiated Dec 29, 2022

Open, Classified

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

Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).

FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control

What the company is doing

UPDATE: 2/7/23 Zimmer Biomet issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL EXPANSION Letter on 2/07/23 to Distributors, Risk Manager, Surgeons. (An Urgent Medical Device Letter issued to consignees new accounts not previously notified Dec 29, 2022). Letters state reason for recall, health risk and action to take: This is a 14-lot scope expansion to the recall notification initiated on December 29, 2022, for the Vanguard Posterior Stabilized Open Box Femoral components. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: . Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. Return all affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals within your territory. . Complete Inventory Return Certification Form for each return and send to [email protected], even if you do not have affected products available to return in your territory. . If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Or your questions may be emailed to [email protected]. ______________________________________________________________________ Zimmer Biomet issued Urgent Medical Device Recall via email on December 29, 2022. OUS Distributors notified via email. Hospital risk managers and surgeons, as well as distributors with product notified via courier. Surgeons will be provided with a letter that identifies the issue and their responsibilities, which include: - Following any specified patient monitoring instructions. - Returning Certificate of Acknowledgment to Zimmer Biomet.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1042-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 29, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jan 30, 2023
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
157 units
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K113550
Distribution
International distribution to the countries of: Argentina, China, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Ecuador, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. Expanded Recall US states of: FL, IN, MD, OH, PA, WI

Product description

(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; 62.5 mm Item Number: 183106 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 65 mm Item Number: 183108 (4) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 67.5 mm Item Number: 183110 (5) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 70 mm Item Number: 183112

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

(1) UDI: (01)00880304270770(17)320408(10)J7209534 Lot Number: J7209534 Expanded Recall: Lot Numbers/UDI: J7197497 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7197497, J7215873 (01)00880304270770(17)320428(10)J7215873, J7220365 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7220365, J7220368 (01)00880304270770(17)320504(10)J7220368. (2) Lot Numbers/UDI: J7133633 (01)00880304270787(17)320504(10)J7133633; J7175232 (01)00880304270787(17)320504(10)J7175232. (3) Lot Number/UDI: J7173881 (01)00880304270794(17)320504(10)J7173881; (4) Lot Number/UDI: J7220405 (01)00880304270080(17)320504(10)J7220405. (5) Lot Number /UDI: J7215860 (01)00880304270817(17)320505(10)J7215860.

Devices named in this recall

4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

115 devices cleared under K113550 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91489).

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