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Biomet Vanguard Lock-On Femoral Impactor, Biomet Orthopedics. Warsaw. IN; REF 32-486206. Non-powered, hand-held device i

FDA device recall Z-0646-2010 · posted 2010-01-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The locking hook tabs may fracture and fragments remain in the patient post-operatively.
Action taken
Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices were sent to distributors on 12/01/2009 with a notice for them to provide to medical facilities where distributor-owned inventory is stored. Distributors were instructed to immediately locate and remove the instruments from circulation; follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form" and fax a copy back prior to returning the product; and to return the product to the firm. Questions should be directed to 800-348-9500.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
92
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2009-12-01
Date posted
2010-01-15
Date terminated
2010-10-18
Location
Warsaw, IN

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