FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#168792

Product

Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Right, 65 mm Item Number:183108

FDA product code
JWHProsthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K023546, K113550
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: J6265594 UDI: (01)00880304270893(17)280411(10)J6255863

Why it was recalled

Label on the outer carton or the patient labels does not match label on the inner sterile packaging

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling mix-ups

Action the firm took

Zimmer issued recall letter on 10/22/18 via email and FedEx. Acountts requested to immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. Return affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals. Complete Inventory Return Certification Form. uestions 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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-6989

Distribution

Distribution pattern
AR, MO, MN, NJ, NY, OH, MN , NJ, VA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-22
Terminated
2019-12-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #168792. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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