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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.

Reported: May 1, 2024 Initiated: March 13, 2024 #Z-1607-2024

Product Description

Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.

Reason for Recall

Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
19 units (1 US, 18 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of IN and the countries of Canada, India, Netherlands, and P.R. China.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 19 units (1 US, 18 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 1, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1607-2024.