The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2145-2020·Announced 2020-06-03

Biomet Recalls RingLoc Hip System Components Due to Endotoxin Levels

Biomet, Inc. is recalling specific RingLoc Hip System components due to potential elevated endotoxin levels that exceed specification limits.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Biomet, Inc. is recalling specific RingLoc Hip System components, including acetabular bi-polar cups, acetabular cups, and acetabular liners, used in hemi hip arthroplasty. The recall involves 58 units of these medical devices.

The recall is being conducted because of the potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit. Endotoxins are substances that can cause adverse health effects if introduced into the body.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, and various international locations. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Biomet, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall and replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Hip Products Item Number: 1) 110010462 RingLoc Hip System, Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, 28 MM X 51 MM 2) 11-165218 RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System, Acetabular Cup, 28 MM X 47 MM 3) XL-105916 588500 RingLoc Hip System, Acetabular Liner, 36 MM, Size 26 Product Usage: Hemi hip arthrop
Manufacturer
Biomet, Inc.
Affected units
58

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • 2) 094360 (01)00880304209688(17)220106(10)094360
  • 3) 588500 (01)00880304209688(17)220106(10)094360

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 13 products in this recall →