Z-0879-2009

Biomet Microplasty Elite Instruments Vanguard Slidex Femoral Block, 70 mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw...

Name: Z-0879-2009 Biomet Microplasty Elite Instruments Vanguard Slidex Femoral Block, 70 mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw...
Creator: Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2008-12-18
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2008-12-18 / Terminated

FDA source

Biomet, Inc. began a recall of Biomet Microplasty Elite Instruments Vanguard Slidex Femoral Block, 70 mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-485156. A manual surgical instrument... on 2008-12-18. The reason FDA records is "Falling component: The universal pin, which holds the sliding instrument saw guide in its slot, may loosen during surgical procedures and fall into the wound". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0879-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-12-18
Posted: 2009-01-13
Terminated: 2010-01-20
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Biomet Microplasty Elite Instruments Vanguard Slidex Femoral Block, 70 mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-485156. A manual surgical instrument for general use; a non-powered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device; instrument guide.
Product code: HTZ Instrument, Cutting, Orthopedic
Reason for recall: Falling component: The universal pin, which holds the sliding instrument saw guide in its slot, may loosen during surgical procedures and fall into the wound.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Consignees were notified by letter entitled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL NOTICE" dated 12/18/08 advising them of the problem and that the instruments should be removed from use and returned. For further information, please contact Biomet, Inc., by telephone on 800-348-9500.
Quantity in commerce: 444 of all products
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Australia, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Lots 084400 and 132802.

Product code HTZ

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)