Biomet recalls Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt due to incorrect tibial bolts in package that may delay knee surgery procedures.
Incorrect bolt -tibial bolts in package instead of femoral bolts may delay procedure
Biomet is recalling its Vanguard 360 Revision System Posterior Augment With Bolt because the package contains tibial bolts instead of femoral bolts, which could delay knee surgery. This is a critical issue for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures.
The product package contains tibial bolts instead of femoral bolts. This mismatch could cause delays in surgery because the wrong type of bolt is needed for the procedure.
Patients scheduled for knee arthroplasty procedures using this specific product are most at risk. Healthcare providers who have ordered or received this item are also affected.
Check for the item number 185422 and lot number 098780 on the packaging. The UDI number is (01) 00880304482739 (17) 290501 (10) 098780.
Look for item number 185422 and lot number 098780 on the packaging.
The product package contains tibial bolts instead of femoral bolts, which may delay knee surgery procedures.
Check the packaging for item number 185422 and lot number 098780. If you have these numbers, contact Biomet for further instructions.
The recall is due to a potential delay in surgery, not a direct risk of injury. The hazard is specific to the surgical procedure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0723-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0723-2021 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
