Biomet, Inc. recalls Knee Products: 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM 189720 Vanguard Knee System, C…

Recall date

April 17, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2151-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Biomet, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, AHMADABAD, GUJARAT, BANGKOK, BELROSE NSW, BUENOS AIRES, CHILE, COSTA RICA, HIRATSUKA CITY, HUECHURABA SANTIAGO, INDIA, JAPAN, MEXICO DF, NETHERLANDS, PICHINCHA, EC, SAN JOSE, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, THAILAND, YONGSAN-GU SEO…

Why it was recalled

Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Knee Products: 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM 189720 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189320 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189700 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 79 MM 189704 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 14 MM X 79 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis