(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60 mm. Item Number: 183124 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 62.5 mm. Item Number: 183126

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (1) UDI: (01)00880304270862(17)320504(10)J7186089 Lot Number: J7186089. Expanded Recall: (2)UDI: (01)00880304270879(17)320504(10)J7173870 Lot Number: J7173870. (3) UDI: (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7192119; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7197508; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7209606; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7220427; Lot Numbers: J7192119, J7197508, J7209606, J7220427
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 60 mm. Item Number: 183124 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 62.5 mm. Item Number: 183126

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(1) UDI: (01)00880304270862(17)320504(10)J7186089 Lot Number: J7186089. Expanded Recall: (2)UDI: (01)00880304270879(17)320504(10)J7173870 Lot Number: J7173870. (3) UDI: (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7192119; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7197508; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7209606; (01)00880304270893(17)320504(10)J7220427; Lot Numbers: J7192119, J7197508, J7209606, J7220427

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, FL, IN, MD, OH, PA, WI

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1043-2023

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