Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 7...
FDA Recall #Z-1219-2017 — Class II — December 15, 2016
Product Description
Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265
Reason for Recall
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for ARCOS & TPRLC broaches and rasps due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. Inclusions contained within the finished product could lead to the cracking and separation of the instrument.
Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. — Warsaw, IN
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
26
Distribution
Domestic: 0 Foreign: Singapore & Malaysia
Code Information
Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265; Lot No's: ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160703, ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160703, ZB160801, ZB160802, ZB160803, ZB160801, ZB160802
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated