CLASS II Device recall · Reported 18 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vanguard XP Tibial Tray, distributed in 39 states. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Number 332760 752520 515140 754520 063070 072460 072440 072510 663350 663360 833240 919270 764460 846570 764450 837820 861240 915690 915700

Quantity recalled49 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2536-2019
FDA event ID: 83594
Recalling firm: Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Aug 2019
FDA classified: 12 Sep 2019
Reported: 18 Sep 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Hip & Knee Implants

Timeline

15 Aug 2019	Recall initiated by company
12 Sep 2019	Classified by FDA	+28 days
18 Sep 2019	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The locking bar not fully engaging

Product as listed by the FDA

Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 83 mm Item # 195253

Where it was distributed

State NY IN OH MI GA SC FL MO WI MN ND SD NE NJ PA MD IL IA CA VA NC DC WV AR AL MS AL MI WA OR ID LA FL KS TN MA KY OK TX TX CT AZ NV NM MT WY CO UT DC WY Country: KOREA CHINA CANADA AUSTRALIA JAPAN EMEA SWEDEN ITALY

Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The locking bar not fully engaging

Which lots are affected?

Lot Number 332760 752520 515140 754520 063070 072460 072440 072510 663350 663360 833240 919270 764460 846570 764450 837820 861240 915690 915700

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

34 other products · FDA event 83594

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Porous Plasma recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	XP- CR Tibial Tray- Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Vanguard XP Tibial Tray recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-cr Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states
18 Sep 2019	CLASS II	Xp-xp Tibial Tray - Interlok recalled by Zimmer Biomet	Zimmer Biomet	Other	39 states

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