Biomet recalls Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing Model 18908: Possible manufacturing damage may affect safety. Check if your product has model 189082, lot 65966530, or UDI-DI (01)00880304436954(17)280413(10)65966530.
Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process.
Biomet is recalling its Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing (Model 189082) due to possible damage during manufacturing. This could affect the product's safety and function. Affected users should check their product details and follow the recall instructions.
The product may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could affect its safety and function. This damage might lead to improper performance or failure in the knee system.
Patients who received the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing (Model 189082) from Biomet. Those with the specific lot number or UDI-DI code are most at risk.
Check for Model Number 189082, Lot Number 65966530, or UDI-DI code (01)00880304436954(17)280413(10)65966530 on the product packaging.
Look for Model Number 189082, Lot Number 65966530, or UDI-DI code (01)00880304436954(17)280413(10)65966530 on the packaging.
The recall states possible damage during manufacturing, but no specific injury risk is mentioned. The hazard is described as low risk.
Check for Model Number 189082, Lot Number 65966530, or UDI-DI code (01)00880304436954(17)280413(10)65966530 on the packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Biomet for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1607-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1607-2024 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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