The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2530-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Vanguard XP Tibial Trays Due to Locking Bar Issue

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 74 units of Vanguard XP Tibial Trays because the locking bar may not fully engage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or structural defects are rated as Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 74 units of Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 67 mm (Item # 195247). The recall was initiated because the locking bar on the device may not fully engage.

The affected units were distributed across numerous US states and international locations, including Canada, Australia, and various European and Asian countries. Specific lot numbers associated with the recall include 332640, 833160, and 514940, among others.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions regarding the replacement or removal of the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 67 mm Item # 195247
Affected units
74

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 35 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 35 products in this recall →