Vanguard XP Knee System Porous Femoral Component various sizes and orientation a total knee replacement system. prosthesis, knee, patella/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer

The anterior/posterior (AP) dimension may be oversized by 0.016. If the femoral component does not fit as tightly as intended, bony ingrowth may not occur causing loosening of the femoral component. A revision surgery may be necessary.

On 2/5/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors, hospital risk managers, and implanting surgeons via courier. Distributors were instructed to locate and return the affected product, hospitals to locate and discontinue use, and implanting surgeons to monitor patients. 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. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.