Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766
FDA Recall Z-0938-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2018-12-21
Date Terminated2020-05-13
Product Quantity90 units
Reason for Recall
Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the size of the implant not matching the size on the label.
Firm Action
Zimmer Biomet conduct this recall to distributors and hospital risk managers that have unconsumed consigned inventory or inventory within their territory.
Distributors notified via email on 12/21/18. Hospital risk managers, as well as distributors with product, will be notified via courier.
Distributors issued letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating and removing the product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals who have unconsumed inventory on hand.
Distributors to return on-hand product to Zimmer Biomet and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter.
Hospital risk managers be provided with a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of the product
- Returning Certificate of Acknowledgement to Zimmer Biomet.
Questions or concerns after reviewing notice, call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
MN, VA Foreign: Korea, New Zealand and Japan
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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