PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265

Reported: February 22, 2017 Initiated: December 15, 2016 #Z-1219-2017

Product Description

Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265

Reason for Recall

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for ARCOS & TPRLC broaches and rasps due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. Inclusions contained within the finished product could lead to the cracking and separation of the instrument.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
26
Distribution
Domestic: 0 Foreign: Singapore & Malaysia
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 26.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for ARCOS & TPRLC broaches and rasps due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. Inclusions contained within the finished product could lead to the cracking and separation of the instrument.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 22, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1219-2017.