Knee Products: 183622 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM 183620 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM 189048 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM 189082 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Numbers: UDI Number 443160 Knees Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM (01)00880304271869(17)211230(10)443160 458440 Knees Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM (01)00880304271852(17)220105(10)458440 376090 Knees Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM (01)00880304436947(17)220113(10)376090 678080 Knees Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM (01)00880304436954(17)220119(10)678080
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Biomet, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Knee Products: 183622 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM 183620 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM 189048 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM 189082 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Numbers: UDI Number 443160 Knees Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM (01)00880304271869(17)211230(10)443160 458440 Knees Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM (01)00880304271852(17)220105(10)458440 376090 Knees Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM (01)00880304436947(17)220113(10)376090 678080 Knees Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM (01)00880304436954(17)220119(10)678080
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2150-2020
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