Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0674-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Vanguard Complete Knee System, Vanguard CR Lipped Tibial Bearing 10x71/75, Item Number: 183540 Product Usage: For use in total knee arthroplasty

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 29, 2017

Date Posted: February 28, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0674-2018

Event ID: 79161

Reason for Recall:

Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 24

Code Information:

Lot Number: 473290, Exp. Date 5/19/2022

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, OH, TX, VA, WA, WI, and the countries of Netherlands

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated