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RINGLOC HIP SYSTEM EP-155232Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304451582), received between Apr 24, 2020 and Apr 24, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Insert1
  • Off-Label Use1
  • Positioning Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Information1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2020Positioning Failure; Difficult to Insert; Off-Label Use; Positioning Failure; Difficult to Insert; Off-Label Use

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL HIP REPLACEMENT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE PATIENT WAS THEN REVISED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND THE LINER WAS REPLACED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FIRST LINER DID NOT FIT INTO THE SHELL. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED WITH BACKUP LINER. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Information; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9996301 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.