Vanguard(TM)
4 catalogue numbers from 32-488265, 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.
5manufacturers in China registered for this device type
4catalogue numbers in this listing
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) | K142933 |
| Record published | 2016-09-22 |
| Record revised | 2025-05-30 (version 7) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32-488265 | SIZE 79 | In distribution |
| 32-486531 | 28MM, 3-PEG | In distribution |
| 32-486535 | 40MM, 3-PEG | In distribution |
| 32-486533 | 34MM, 3-PEG | 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
8 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 | 2020-12-01 | Class II | Process control | Incorrect bolt -tibial bolts in package instead of femoral bolts may delay procedure | 21 units | 2022-07-08 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-08-02 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The implant only has one bolt in the sterile package but it should have had two. | 16 | 2019-04-25 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-08-02 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The implant only has one bolt in the sterile package but it should have had two. | 16 | 2019-04-25 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2018-05-18 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | One lot of 75mm tibial tray is potentially etched and labeled as a 79 mm tibial tray. This may lead to delay in surgery, or immediate revision surgery to remove an incorrectly sized tibial component after it has been cemented. | 16 | 2020-03-31 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2016-12-15 | Class II | Material/Component Contamination | 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 c | 26 | 2018-06-29 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2016-08-08 | Class II | Process control | The drill bit used to drill the hex pre-drilled hole in the screw head of the Tibial Augment Bolts included in the Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System was larger than allowable per the process specification. As a result, the hex geometry can | 454 | 2017-06-05 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2015-04-16 | Class III | Labeling mix-ups | Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes. | 1315 | 2016-05-16 |
| Biomet, Inc. | 510(k) number | 2014-07-01 | Class II | Process change control | The Vanguard 360 Femoral Boss Reamers were manufactured oversized to the print. The instrument may not fit into the mating component. | 461 | 2015-10-30 |
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