Biomet, Inc. Biomet Vanguard Knee Instrumentation, Part Number: 32-487062, 67.5/70/75mm Sizing Wing, Biomet UK Ltd, Made in Britain; The device is a preparatory instrument used for femoral knee insertion. (Distributed to Puerto Rico). Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biomet Vanguard Knee Instrumentation, Part Number: 32-487062, 67.5/70/75mm Sizing Wing, Biomet UK Ltd, Made in Britain; The device is a preparatory instrument used for femoral knee insertion. (Distributed to Puerto Rico).
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number-1162107
Products Sold
Lot Number-1162107
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Biomet Vanguard Knee Instrumentation, Part Number: 32-487062, 67.5/70/75mm Sizing Wing, Biomet UK Lt due to The instrument's sizing line is in the wrong place.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The instrument's sizing line is in the wrong place.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Distributors were notified via Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice letter dated 2/12/08 to locate the instruments in their possession and at hospital sites and to return them to Biomet. Hospitals with the instruments on hand will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. The Puerto Rico consignee was notified by Biomet UK, Ltd. via letter on 2/26/08.
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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