| Class 2 Device Recall Vanguard Distal Cut Block | |
Date Initiated by Firm | February 14, 2012 |
Date Posted | March 19, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 06, 2012 |
Recall Number | Z-1222-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
61274 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
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Product | Vanguard Knee Instrumentation Distal Cutting Block without Handles, REF 32-487002 LOT 2561329, Biomet UK Ltd, South Wales, UK
Used to guide a saw blade in resecting the the distal femor. Intended to be used with a femoral alignment guide guide. |
Code Information |
REF 32-487002, Lot 2561329 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biomet U.K., Ltd. Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend, South Wales United Kingdom
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For Additional Information Contact | Richard Young 1656-761658 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | This recall was initiated following a report that a bag labeled as REF. 32-487557/Lot no 2561334 (Vanguard Tibial Resection head universal w/ alignment tower) actually contained a Ref. 32-487002/Lot no. 2561329 (Vanguard Distal cutting Block w/out handle attachment). Investigation found packaging of the affected product may contain the incorrect item. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Packaging change control |
Action | Biomet U.K. sent a Field Safety Corrective Action notice dated February 14, 2012 to all affected customers. The notice identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to locate, discontinue use and quarantine the recalled products pending return to Biomet. The letter recommended customers provide the notice to any other organization who may have received the affected instruments. Customers were instructed to complete and return without delay the attached "Fax-Back Response Form" acknowledging receipt of notice and indicating the quantity of products to be returned. For questions call +44 (0) 1656 761658, fax: +44 (0) 1656 645454 and e-mail uk.complaints@biomet.com |
Quantity in Commerce | 4 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - in the countries of France, Japan, Italy, Netherlands, UK , no devices distributed in the USA |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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