Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1219-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 15, 2016

Date Posted: February 22, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1219-2017

Event ID: 76178

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for ARCOS & TPRLC broaches and rasps due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. Inclusions contained within the finished product could lead to the cracking and separation of the instrument.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 26

Code Information:

Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265; Lot No's: ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160703, ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160701, ZB160702, ZB160703, ZB160801, ZB160802, ZB160803, ZB160801, ZB160802

Distribution Pattern:

Domestic: 0 Foreign: Singapore & Malaysia

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated