Events

Rappel de Device Recall Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral 70MM Left Interlok

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Biomet, Inc..

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    59058
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2945-2011
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2011-07-06
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2011-08-04
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2012-09-26
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=100968
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Knee Prosthesis, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer - Product Code JWH
  • Cause
    The recalled device was manufactured with two distal pegs but package labeling indicates the device is pegless.
  • Action
    Biomet Orthopedics sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" letter to all affected customers. The letter included: reason for the recall, risks associated with use of the device, and alternate instructions for use of the recalled device. Customers are instructed to quarantine and return the devices, and a return form. For information or questions on this recall call Biomet at (574) 371-3756.

Device

Device Recall Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral 70MM Left Interlok
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part # 183132.  Lot # 947480.
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the states of NJ, PA, LA, SD, TX, and KS; and the country of The Netherlands.
  • Description du dispositif
    Vanguard PS Open Box Femoral 70 MM Left Interlock, " FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY" CO-CR-MO ALLOY. || Biomet, Inc. || A knee joint replacement prosthesis non-coated femoral indicated for cemented application only.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA