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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.

Recall date
May 11, 2018
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-2183-2018
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MS, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WV and country of: Canada.

Why it was recalled

The label master file was errantly set up as a 63/37mm instead of a 63/67mm. There is no 63/37 size offered, and the product is laser marked with the correct size.

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

What was recalled

Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.

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