RingLoc Hip System EP-108223Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304469099), received between Apr 13, 2020 and May 5, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 reports).
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
Device problems
- Fracture3
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 5, 2022Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. DURING THE REVISION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LINER WAS FRACTURED. THE IMPLANT WAS REPLACED CORRECTLY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 14286277 ↗InjuryJan 28, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP REVISION DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE. THE LIP OF THE LINER CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REMOVED. LOCKING MECHANISM WAS DAMAGED SO ENTIRE CUP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13385412 ↗InjuryApr 13, 2020Fracture; Naturally Worn; Fracture; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO PAIN AND POLYETHYLENE WEAR . DURING THE REVISION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LOCKING RING WAS FRACTURED. THE LINER AND LOCKING RING WERE REPLACED WITHOUT COMPLICATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 9954169 ↗
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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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