# FDA recall Z-0673-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-09-29.

## Product

Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442    Product Usage:  For use in total knee arthroplasty

## Reason for recall

Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of  CA, GA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, OH, TX, VA, WA, WI, and the countries of Netherlands

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0673-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-09-29
- **Report date:** 2018-02-28
- **Termination date:** 2019-04-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0673-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0673-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0673-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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