Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1607-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 13, 2024
Date Posted: May 1, 2024
Recall Number: Z-1607-2024
Event ID: 94310
Reason for Recall:

Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process.

Status: Ongoing
Product Quantity: 19 units (1 US, 18 OUS)
Code Information:

Item Number: 189082; Lot Number: 65966530; UDI-DI: (01)00880304436954(17)280413(10)65966530;

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of IN and the countries of Canada, India, Netherlands, and P.R. China.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated