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Terminated

Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Product Usage: Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure. The device is a single use implant intended for implantation with bone cement.

FDA Recall Z-0111-2017 · Posted 2016-10-18

Recalling FirmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2016-08-09
Date Terminated2017-05-17
Product Quantity5

Reason for Recall

Contents of the package do not match the product labeling. Product is labeled: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Carton contains: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 LL/RM Risks: Adverse health outcomes that could occur as a result of this event are a delay less than 30 minutes and a different size augment being used to complete the procedure. As the augment will not assemble with femoral component due to its shape, it would be easily identified during surgery.

Firm Action

On 8/9/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL REMOVAL notifications were sent to the affected consignees via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notice you have further questions or concerns please call 1-800-348-9500 ext. 1251 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of operating hours will receive a call back the next business day. Alternatively, your questions may be sent by email to [email protected].

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of NJ, MI, FL and the countries of Sweden and Canada.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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