Biomet, Inc. Biomet Orthopedics, Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral, 67.5 mm Left-Interlok, For Cemented Use Only, CO-CR-MO Alloy, REF 183130, Knee Prosthesis Component, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biomet Orthopedics, Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral, 67.5 mm Left-Interlok, For Cemented Use Only, CO-CR-MO Alloy, REF 183130, Knee Prosthesis Component, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 395450.
Products Sold
Lot Number: 395450.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Biomet Orthopedics, Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral, 67.5 mm Left-Interlok, For Cemented Use Only, CO-C due to Mislabeled as to size; labeled as 67.5 mm, actually contains 62.5 mm size femoral component.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mislabeled as to size; labeled as 67.5 mm, actually contains 62.5 mm size femoral component.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026