Biomet, Inc. Biomet Vanguard microplasty slidex femoral 4-in-1 block, 57.5 mm, stainless steel; Ref. 32-485101. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biomet Vanguard microplasty slidex femoral 4-in-1 block, 57.5 mm, stainless steel; Ref. 32-485101.
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 193410, 244080, 341450, 335660, 775440, 775480, 624750 and 987550.
Products Sold
Lots 193410, 244080, 341450, 335660, 775440, 775480, 624750 and 987550.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Biomet Vanguard microplasty slidex femoral 4-in-1 block, 57.5 mm, stainless steel; Ref. 32-485101. due to The instrument may have been assembled improperly, which may result in reversed resection cuts on the femur and affect implant performance, resulting . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The instrument may have been assembled improperly, which may result in reversed resection cuts on the femur and affect implant performance, resulting in the need for revision surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Biomet distributors were issued a letter dated 5/16/05 instructing them to locate the instruments and conduct a field inspection of the instruments to verify the pin location offset and ensure the correct orientation of the anterior marking on the slide component.
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