RINGLOC HIP SYSTEM 11-105923Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of RingLoc Hip System (40)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304202559), received between Oct 7, 2019 and Apr 9, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K023357, K926107); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE HEAD AND LINER WERE REVISED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24829388 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2019Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE HOSPITAL THAT DURING A HIP JOINT ARTHROPLASTY THERE WAS INCORRECT SIZED PRODUCT IN THE PACKAGING. IN THE PACKAGE LABELED AS SIZE ''23'', THE ACTUAL PRODUCT WAS SIZE ''24''. AN ADDITIONAL PRODUCT WAS OPENED WITH THE SAME LOT NUMBER AND THE SAME ISSUE WAS NOTED. TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE COMPETITORS PRODUCT WAS USED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9161721 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K023357, K926107. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1860-2017 · Feb 17, 2017 · Terminatedvarious polyethylene implants Hips Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings Active Articulation E1 Bearings Arcos Taper Cap BIOLOX delta Option Head E1 RingLoc Bi-Polar Freedom Constr
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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