FDA Device recall Z-1798-2015
Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-06-24
On 2015-06-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement by Biomet, citing the Left and Right orientation of the trial was incorrectly etched on one side. When the instrument is rotated about the axis of the handle 180 degrees to view the other side, the….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1798-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-04-22 |
| Published | 2015-06-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Biomet |
| Distribution | IL, NJ |
Product
Vanguard M Unicondylar Tibial Trial For use during knee joint replacement.
Reason
The Left and Right orientation of the trial was incorrectly etched on one side. When the instrument is rotated about the axis of the handle 180 degrees to view the other side, the etch on the handle now shows R on the same side as the keel marked LM and the L on the same side as the keel marked RM. This is incorrect. Please note that the keel is not etched on this side by design.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part 32-423101 Lot 414930 Part 32-423102 Lot 116490 Part 32-423106 Lot 785220 Part 32-423107 Lot 873780 Part 32-423…Part 32-423101 Lot 414930 Part 32-423102 Lot 116490 Part 32-423106 Lot 785220 Part 32-423107 Lot 873780 Part 32-423108 Lot 070420 and 785250 Part 32-423109 Lot 670630 Part 32-423115 Lot 672920 Part 32-423119 Lot 785290 Part 32-423116 Lot 073640 Part 32-423101 Lot 785170 Part 32-423102 Lot 785180 Part 32-423109 Lot 785260 Part 32-423124 Lot 024760 Part 32-423110 Lot 785270 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1798-2015%22
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