Events

Recall of Device Recall Ringloc Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52mm

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70438
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1123-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-01-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-02-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=133703
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained (metal uncemented acetabular component) - Product Code KWA
  • Reason
    Biomet recalled the mallory head 4 finned acetabular shell 50mm (lot 364600) and ringloc + acetabular shell limited hole finned 52 mm (lot 427840) following a mix up in packaging with the two.
  • Action
    Biomet notified all domestic and foreign customers via FEDEx overnight on 1/9/2015. Response forms were provided, customers were instructed to notify hospital personnel if product was further distributed, and remove recalled products from circulation. Replacement parts were made available, customers may contact Audrey Daenzer, Field Action Specialist, Regulatory Compliance Biomet, Inc., audrev.daenzer@biomet.com, or 574-372-1570 Monday- Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Device

Device Recall Ringloc Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52mm
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: 16-104152 Lot Number Identification: 427840
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the states of VA and TX and the country of Japan.
  • Product Description
    Ringloc+ Acetabular Shell Finned 52 mm, PN 16-104152, hip prosthesis component.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA