Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 21, 2020
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for three lots of the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip system Acetabular Cup. The affected lots were gamma sterilized twice. Sufficient dat…
Biomet, Inc. recalled (1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antio… - a moderate-severity action.
(1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antio… was recalled by Biomet, Inc. in October 21, 2020. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for three lots of the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip system Acetabu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0097-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for three lots of the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip system Acetabu….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0097-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0097-2021) was formally reported on October 21, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 3, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 48 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for three lots of the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip system Acetabular Cup. The affected lots were gamma sterilized twice. Sufficient data does not exist to support the function… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Devices were distributed nationwide throughout the United States and to locations OUS. There has been one unit returned prior to the recall and approximately 14 units that have been previously implanted, leaving 33 unit…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
48 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
(1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antioxidant Infused, 28 MM, 41 MM: Item No. 110010458; Lot No. 710930; UDI No. (01) 00880304568747 (17) 230614 (10) 710930 (2) RingLoc Hip system Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 41 MM OD, 28 MM ID: Item No. 11-165206, Lot No. 649750; UDI No. (01) 00880304001923 (17) 230614 (10) 649750 (3) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 52 MM OD, 28 MM ID: Item No. 11-165228; Lot No. 433290; UDI No. (01) 00880304001930 (17) 230612 (10) 433290
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for three lots of the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip system Acetabular Cup. The affected lots were gamma sterilized twice. Sufficient data does not exist to support the functionality, shelf life, or package integrity for more than one-time sterilization.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0097-2021 |
| Date reported | October 21, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 48 devices |
| Distribution | Devices were distributed nationwide throughout the United States and to locations OUS. There has been one unit returned prior to the recall and approximately 14 units that have been previously implanted, leaving 33 units in the field subje… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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