Zimmer Biomet recalls Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm (Item #195251) due to locking bar not fully engaging. This may cause improper alignment during surgery. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
The locking bar not fully engaging
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm (Item #195251) because the locking bar might not engage properly during surgery. This could lead to incorrect bone alignment and potential complications for patients. The recall affects specific lot numbers of the product.
The locking bar not fully engaging during surgery could result in improper bone alignment. This might cause the implant to shift or become unstable, potentially leading to surgical complications or the need for additional procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical facilities that use the Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm implant. Patients undergoing surgery with this specific implant are at risk if the locking bar fails to engage properly.
Check for the product name 'Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm' with item number 195251. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall: 833220, 919250, 919260, 936260, 764410, 764420, 837800, 936240, 846540, 861190, 928760, 936250, 954020, 846530, 928770, 953990, 928800, 954000, 928790, 590580, 571000, 663280, 590570, 663250, 663260, 663270, 590590, 663240, 663300, 590560, 332710, 515110, 373070, 373080, 515090, 752140, 752130, 332740, 754500.
Identify the lot number on the implant packaging or label to determine if it is affected.
The recalled product is the Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm with item number 195251.
Check the lot number on the implant packaging or label against the list of affected lot numbers provided in the recall.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; affected units should be checked against the lot numbers and contacted for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2534-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2534-2019 from Zimmer 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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