FDA Device recall Z-0673-2018
Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-02-28
On 2018-02-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty by Zimmer Biomet, citing knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0673-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-09-29 |
| Published | 2018-02-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Tibial Bearing 12x71/75, Item Number: 183442 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty
Reason
Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number: 388680, Exp. Date 5/19/2022 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0673-2018%22
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