FDA recall Z-1042-2023

Product

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 60 mm. Intended for knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183104 (2) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 62.5 mm Item Number: 183106 (3) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 65 mm Item Number: 183108 (4) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 67.5 mm Item Number: 183110 (5) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Right; 70 mm Item Number: 183112

Reason for recall

Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left).

Distribution

International distribution to the countries of: Argentina, China, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Ecuador, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. Expanded Recall US states of: FL, IN, MD, OH, PA, WI

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2022-12-29

Report date

2023-02-08

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Warsaw, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1042-2023