RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup — Class II medical device recall Z-2179-2024
Ongoing recall by Biomet, Inc., reported 2024-07-03, distributed nationwide. 41 mm acetabular outer heads were potentially assembled with a 42 mm locking ring, may lead to joint instabili
| Recall number | Z-2179-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2024-05-17 |
| Classified | 2024-06-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-07-03 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CL |
| Quantity | 12 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00880304001923 |
| Model numbers | 11-165206 |
Product
RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup, 41 mm Outer Diameter - Used in hip hemi-arthroplasty Item Number: 11-165206
Reason for recall
41 mm acetabular outer heads were potentially assembled with a 42 mm locking ring, may lead to joint instability leading requiring surgical intervention
Machine access
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