Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1011-2018)

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 CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 3, 2017

Date Posted: March 21, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1011-2018

Event ID: 79250

Reason for Recall:

The affected products are labeled as a 62.5mm LEFT Femur; however, the contents are a Vanguard 70mm RIGHT Femur.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8

Code Information:

Item #183066/Lot 132900; UDI-(01) 0088030427068 (17) 270816 (10) 132900

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to states of: FL, WI, MD, MO, and MI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated