Biomet recalls specific Vanguard Knee System prostheses due to incorrect labeling of size and side. Affected items may be used incorrectly during surgery.
Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).
Biomet is recalling certain Vanguard Knee System prostheses that have incorrect labeling of size and which are labeled as the wrong side (right/left). This could lead to improper surgical use if the wrong component is installed.
The recalled components are incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger sizes and the wrong side (right or left). This could cause improper surgical fitting if the wrong component is used during knee replacement procedures.
Patients who have received one of the recalled Vanguard Knee System prostheses for knee joint replacement. Surgeons and medical staff who use these components during procedures are at risk of using the wrong part.
Check for the item numbers 183104, 183106, 183108, 183110, or 183112 on the packaging. Also look for lot numbers J7197497, J7215873, J7220365, J7220368, J7133633, J7175232, J7173881, or J7220405.
Look for the item numbers 183104, 183106, 183108, 183110, or 183112 on the packaging.
Check for lot numbers J7197497, J7215873, J7220365, J7220368, J7133633, J7175232, J7173881, or J7220405.
The recalled components are incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger sizes and the wrong side (right or left). This could cause improper surgical fitting if the wrong component is used during knee replacement procedures.
The affected models are Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm (item 183104), 62.5 mm (183106), 65 mm (183108), 67.5 mm (183110), and 70 mm (183112).
Check the item numbers on the packaging: 183104, 183106, 183108, 183110, or 183112. Also check for lot numbers J7197497, J7215873, J7220365, J7220368, J7133633, J7175232, J7173881, or J7220405.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1042-2023 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1042-2023 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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