Biomet® Series A™
7 catalogue numbers from 32-484764, listed by Biomet Orthopedics, United States, under Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer. 5 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Shanghai (2), Jiangsu (2), Zhejiang (1). 2 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Biomet Medical Products Co., Ltd. | Jinhua | Zhejiang | Contract manufacturer | 74 |
| Paragon Medical Device (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 53 |
| Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 106 |
| Shanghai JPY ION-Tech Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Contract manufacturer | 70 |
| Changzhou Biomet Medical Devices Co., Ltd. | Changzhou | Jiangsu | Contract manufacturer | 54 |
Record
| Listed by | Biomet Orthopedics, United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | MBV |
| Device type | Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3560 |
| 510(k) | K113550 |
| Record published | 2022-05-25 |
| Record revised | 2025-05-30 (version 4) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Sterilisation | Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Label carries | lot or batch number |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 32-484764 | 31 mm X 8.0 mm | In distribution |
| 32-486548 | 40 mm | In distribution |
| 32-484768 | 37 mm X 10.0 mm | In distribution |
| 32-486543 | 25 mm | In distribution |
| 32-486544 | 28 mm | In distribution |
| 32-486546 | 34 mm | In distribution |
| 32-484766 | 34 mm X 8.5 mm | In distribution |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard XP® Instrumentation | Biomet Orthopedics | 130 |
| Vanguard Complete Knee System | Biomet Orthopedics | 106 |
| Vanguard® 360 Instrument | Biomet Orthopedics | 98 |
| Biomet® Knee System | Biomet Orthopedics | 94 |
| Maxim Knee System | Biomet Orthopedics | 73 |
| Vanguard Knee System | Biomet Orthopedics | 49 |
| Vanguard Instrument | Biomet Orthopedics | 44 |
| Vanguard 360 Revision System | Biomet Orthopedics | 43 |
| Biomet® 360 | Biomet Orthopedics | 39 |
| Biomet® 360 Instrument | Biomet Orthopedics | 36 |
| Vanguard 360 | Biomet Orthopedics | 30 |
| Biomet 360 Knee System | Biomet Orthopedics | 27 |
Showing 12 of 41. All products under Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Recalls Naming This Product
7 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.
| Recalled by | Identified by | Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2022-12-29 | Class II | Labeling Change Control | Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left). | 157 units | |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2022-12-29 | Class II | Labeling Change Control | Components Incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and incorrect side (right/left). | 91 units | |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-10-22 | Class II | Labeling mix-ups | Label on the outer carton or the patient labels does not match label on the inner sterile packaging | 8 units | 2019-12-11 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-10-22 | Class II | Labeling mix-ups | Label on the outer carton or the patient labels does not match label on the inner sterile packaging | 8 units | 2019-12-11 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-05-24 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | Two lots of tibial bearings were commingled. There is a possibility that a 14mm tibial bearing is packaged in a box labeled as 12 mm tibial bearing and vice versa. This may lead to extension of surgery to find another implant. | 48 | 2020-04-07 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-05-11 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The label master file was errantly set up as a 63/37mm instead of a 63/67mm. There is no 63/37 size offered, and the product is laser marked with the correct size. | 169 | 2019-11-21 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2017-10-03 | Class II | Error in labeling | The affected products are labeled as a 62.5mm LEFT Femur; however, the contents are a Vanguard 70mm RIGHT Femur. | 8 | 2018-08-23 |
Source: U.S. FDA establishment registration and device listing records, public domain. Restructured for clarity and searchability. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA. Records are records: nothing here is an offer of sale.