Recall Z-0673-2018— Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-0673-2018
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2017-09-29

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., initiated 2017-09-29, terminated 2019-04-17. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K023546. Product: Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty. Reason: Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size..

Recalling firm: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2017-09-29
Terminated: 2019-04-17
Firm location: Warsaw, IN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K023546 — MAXIM ACCEL KNEE SYSTEMBiomet, Inc.·cleared 2003-01-17

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty

Reason for recall

Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.

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