Vanguard Knee System

99 catalogue numbers from 189440, listed by Biomet Orthopedics, United States, under Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive. 8 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.

Registry build 21.09.26
8manufacturers in China registered for this device type
99catalogue numbers in this listing

Who Else Makes It

Concentrated in Jiangsu (4), Shanghai (2), Zhejiang (1). 3 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code OIY
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
b-ONE Medical (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Beijing Beijing Contract manufacturer 7
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
Steris Sterilization Technologies (Suzhou) Ltd Suzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 44
Johnson & Johnson Medical (Depuy – Suzhou) Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu Manufacturer 34

Record

Regulatory record for Vanguard Knee System
Listed by Biomet Orthopedics, United States
FDA product code OIY
Device type Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 888.3560
510(k) K060525
Record published 2015-10-24
Record revised 2025-05-30 (version 10)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety MR Conditional
Supplied sterile Yes
Single use Yes
Prescription Prescription only
Label carries lot or batch number, expiry date, manufacturing date

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Vanguard Knee System
Catalogue number Size Status
189440 10 MM 67 MM In distribution
189462 12 MM 71 MM In distribution
CP113620 67.5 MM In distribution
EP-183648 18 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-183463 13 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-183764 14 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-183780 10 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-183504 14 MM 59 MM In distribution
189003 13 MM 59 MM In distribution
189124 14 MM 83 MM In distribution
CP113639 65 MM In distribution
CP113614 60 MM In distribution
EP-183542 12 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
184794 37 mm 10 mm In distribution
184790 25 mm 8 mm In distribution
EP-183546 16 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
189504 14 MM 79 MM In distribution
EP-183423 13 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
EP-183444 14 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
184766 34 mm 8.5 mm In distribution
CP113616 62.5 MM In distribution
189144 14 MM 87 MM In distribution
183683 13 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
189624 14 MM 63 MM In distribution
EP-189003 13 MM 59 MM In distribution
EP-189102 12 MM 79 MM In distribution
189021 11 MM 63 MM In distribution
183128 65 mm Left In distribution
CP113642 70 MM In distribution
183603 13 MM 59 MM In distribution
189041 11 MM 67 MM In distribution
EP-183766 16 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-189084 14 MM 75 MM In distribution
183583 13 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-184794 37 MM 10 MM In distribution
EP-183644 14 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-183782 12 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-183726 16 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
184710 40 mm 10 mm In distribution
189103 13 MM 79 MM In distribution
EP-183704 14 MM 59 MM In distribution
EP-183461 11 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-189068 18 MM 71 MM In distribution
183621 11 MM 63/37 MM In distribution
EP-183543 13 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-183404 14 MM 59 MM In distribution
189724 14 MM 83 MM In distribution
189620 10 MM 63 MM In distribution
184788 37 mm 8.6 mm In distribution
183401 11 MM 59 MM In distribution
184780 25 mm 6.2 mm In distribution
EP-183600 10 MM 59 MM In distribution
183641 11 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-184793 34 MM 8.5 MM In distribution
183523 13 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
EP-183702 12 MM 59 MM In distribution
189141 11 MM 87 MM In distribution
184793 34 mm 8.5 mm In distribution
183623 13 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
189488 18 MM 75 MM In distribution
EP-183401 11 MM 59 MM In distribution
184795 40 mm 10 mm In distribution
183661 11 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-183503 13 MM 59 MM In distribution
EP-183604 14 MM 59 MM In distribution
184702 28 mm 8 mm In distribution
EP-183486 16 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
184764 31 mm 8 mm In distribution
EP-183422 12 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
EP-183440 10 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
184724 31 mm 6.2 mm In distribution
CP113588 10 MM 91 MM In distribution
EP-189142 12 MM 87 MM In distribution
CP113636 62.5 MM In distribution
EP-183484 14 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-183643 13 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-189006 16 MM 59 MM In distribution
183601 11 MM 59 MM In distribution
184726 34 mm 7.8 mm In distribution
189043 13 MM 67 MM In distribution
CP113581 12 MM 87 MM In distribution
189023 13 MM 63 MM In distribution
EP-183720 10 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
EP-183722 12 MM 63/67 MM In distribution
184728 37 mm 8.6 mm In distribution
EP-183548 18 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
EP-189061 11 MM 71 MM In distribution
EP-189043 13 MM 67 MM In distribution
189266 16 MM 71 MM In distribution
EP-189144 14 MM 87 MM In distribution
EP-183661 11 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-189023 13 MM 63 MM In distribution
189288 18 MM 75 MM In distribution
189420 10 MM 63 MM In distribution
EP-183563 13 MM 79/83 MM In distribution
EP-183686 16 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-183786 16 MM 87/91 MM In distribution
EP-183441 11 MM 71/75 MM In distribution
183421 11 MM 63/67 MM In distribution

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Truliant, Activit-E Exactech, Inc. 272
TriVerse Meniscal Insert PS Signature Orthopaedics PTY Limited 220
U2™ Knee United Orthopedic Corp. 195
BKS E-Vitalize Ortho Development Corp. 193
Vanguard XP Instrumentation Biomet Orthopedics 169
Attune Depuy (Ireland) 161
Vanguard Complete Knee System Biomet Orthopedics 153
EXp Tibial Inserts and Patellar Components Globus Medical, Inc. 144

Showing 12 of 102. All products under Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive

Recalls Naming This Product

36 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of Vanguard Knee System
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2024-03-13 Class II Process change control Possible damage to the Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing caused during the manufacturing process. 19 units (1 US, 18 OUS)
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 2020-04-17 Class II Process control Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit 46 units 2021-06-25
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-04-17 Class II Process control Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit 11 units 2021-06-25
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-04-17 Class II Process control Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit 107 units 2021-06-25
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-04-17 Class II Process control Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit 93 units 2021-06-25
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-04-17 Class II Process control Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit 91 units 2021-06-25
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2018-12-21 Class II Under Investigation by firm Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the size of the implant not matching the size on the label. 45 units 2020-05-13
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2018-12-21 Class II Under Investigation by firm Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the size of the implant not matching the size on the label. 90 units 2020-05-13
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 2018-05-18 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 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
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-09-29 Class II Labeling mix-ups Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size. 24 2019-04-17
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-09-29 Class II Labeling mix-ups Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size. 24 2019-04-17
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-02-17 Class II Process design Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components. 28,253 in total 2018-01-29
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-01-04 Class II Process change control packaging of some femoral components was incorrectly labeled as either smaller or larger and/or as the incorrect side (right/left). Risk delay in surgery. 15,000 2018-06-11
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2016-08-09 Class II Labeling mix-ups Contents of the package do not match the product labeling.
Product is labeled: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM
Carton contains: Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 LL/RM
Risks:
Adverse health outcomes that could occur as a r
5 2017-05-17
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 149 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-10-04 Not classified Error in labeling Correcting language on product labeling which incorrectly states patella buttons are intended for use with the AGC knee system. 2013-04-08
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2011-07-06 Not classified Employee error The recalled device was manufactured with two distal pegs but package labeling indicates the device is pegless. 8 2012-09-26
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2010-04-20 Not classified Process control A knee implant labeled as left was opened and the package actually contained a right knee implant. 5 2011-01-19
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2008-02-12 Not classified Packaging process control Mislabeled: The packaging of the two products was mixed up, resulting in the products being labeled with an incorrect size. If implanted, the product may not fit properly, which could require repeat surgery. The problem could also result i 4 2009-12-22
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2008-02-12 Not classified Packaging process control Mislabeled: The packaging of the two products was mixed up, resulting in the products being labeled with an incorrect size. If implanted, the product may not fit properly, which could require repeat surgery. The problem could also result i 8 2009-12-22
Biomet, Inc. 510(k) number 2007-08-31 Not classified Packaging process control Mislabeled as to size; labeled as 67.5 mm, actually contains 62.5 mm size femoral component. 16 2008-06-04

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