Z-0111-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

FDA device recall Z-0111-2017 was initiated by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. on Aug 9, 2016 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Contents of the package do not match the product labeling. Product is labeled: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Carton contains: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 LL/RM Risks… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 17, 2017). Affected quantity: 5.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Oct 26, 2016
Initiation Date
Aug 9, 2016
Termination Date
May 17, 2017
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
5

Product Description

Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Product Usage:  Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved.  Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity.  Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure.  The device is a single use implant intended for implantation with bone cement.

Reason for Recall

Contents of the package do not match the product labeling. Product is labeled: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Carton contains: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 LL/RM Risks: Adverse health outcomes that could occur as a result of this event are a delay less than 30 minutes and a different size augment being used to complete the procedure. As the augment will not assemble with femoral component due to its shape, it would be easily identified during surgery.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of NJ, MI, FL and the countries of Sweden and Canada.

Code Information

Item Number 184108 Lot Number 183410 Exp. 8/27/2025

Source

Dataset
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