Biomet, Inc.: Knee Products: 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM 189720 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189320 Vanguard Knee Syst

Is my product affected?

Knee Products: 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM 189720 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189320 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM 189700 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X

• UPC 00880304448490
• UPC 00880304556140
• UPC 00880304448605
• UPC 00880304493131
• UPC 00880304556119

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Biomet, Inc. is recalling certain Vanguard Knee System tibial bearing components due to the potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed specification limits. The recall affects 11 units distributed worldwide, including across the United States and multiple international locations. The affected products include various sizes of CR-L Mono Lock and CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearings with specific lot numbers and UDI codes identified in the recall notice.

The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit

Details from the source

Reason for recall: Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, AHMADABAD, GUJARAT, BANGKOK, BELROSE NSW, BUENOS AIRES, CHILE, COSTA RICA, HIRATSUKA CITY, HUECHURABA SANTIAGO, INDIA, JAPAN, MEXICO DF, NETHERLANDS, PICHINCHA, EC, SAN JOSE, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, THAILAND, YONGSAN-GU SEOUL. Quantity: 11 units Lot/code info: Lot Numbers: UDI Number 630770 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM (01)00880304448490(17)211228(10)630770 646170 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM (01)00880304448490(17)211227(10)646170 530980 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM (01)00880304556140(17)211228(10)530980 570570 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM (01)00880304448605(17)220106(10)570570 477430 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 79 MM (01)00880304493131(17)220115(10)477430 505490 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 14 MM X 79 MM (01)00880304556119(17)220115(10)505490

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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