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Biomet Orthopedics, Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral, 67.5 mm Left-Interlok, For Cemented Use Only, CO-CR-MO Alloy, REF 1831

FDA device recall Z-0123-2008 · posted 2007-12-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Mislabeled as to size; labeled as 67.5 mm, actually contains 62.5 mm size femoral component.
Action taken
Biomet notified consignees via letter dated 8/31/07, titled Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice to immediately discontinue use of the product and to return units to Biomet.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
16
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2007-08-31
Date posted
2007-12-05
Date terminated
2008-06-04
Location
Warsaw, IN

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