Device Recall Vanguard Universal Tibial Resection Block

  • Model / Serial
    REF. 32-487557/ Lot no 2561334
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - in the countries of France, Japan, Italy, Netherlands, UK , no devices distributed in the USA
  • Product Description
    Vanguard Knee Instrumentation Tibial Resection Tower Universal with alignment tower geometry, REF 32487557, LOT 2561334, Biomet UK Ltd, South Wales, UK || Product Usage: Usage: Used to guide a saw blade in resecting the proximal tibia. Intended to be used with a tibial alignment guide.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet U.K., Ltd., Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, South Wales United Kingdom
  • 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