RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM 11-165230Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304209756), received between Jun 14, 2023 and Mar 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K051569, K833175); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BI-POLAR SHELL WOULD NOT SEAT INTO THE LINER AND HEAD CONSTRUCT. NO PATIENT HARM OR IMPACT REPORTED. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24687852 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 28, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE SIZE 53 RINGLOC BIPOLAR HEAD TOGETHER, THE PLASTIC LINER WITH 28MM NECK IN IT, WOULD NOT INSERT INTO THE MEDAL OUTER SHELL. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RING IN THE METAL HEAD WAS BROKEN. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24200102 ↗
• InjuryJun 14, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 17127580 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K051569, K833175. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2179-2024 · May 17, 2024 · Open, Classified
  RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup, 41 mm Outer Diameter - Used in hip hemi-arthroplasty Item Number: 11-165206
• Z-0628-2021 · Nov 25, 2020 · Terminated
  RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Ring, Item number 11-165304 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phospha
• Z-0097-2021 · Sep 3, 2020 · Terminated
  (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) 008803045687
• Z-1860-2017 · Feb 17, 2017 · Terminated
  various polyethylene implants Hips Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings Active Articulation E1 Bearings Arcos Taper Cap BIOLOX delta Option Head E1 RingLoc Bi-Polar Freedom Constr