Device Recall Biomet Vanguard Instruments LockOn Femoral Impactor

  • Model / Serial
    Lots 122890, 296900, 424590, 433560, 433570, 433580, 433590, 433600, 646610 and 943990.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Biomet Vanguard Lock-On Femoral Impactor, Biomet Orthopedics. Warsaw. IN; REF 32-486206. || Non-powered, hand-held device intended for medical purposes for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery; impactor.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA