RingLoc® + 31-323230Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 1
All models of RingLoc + (8)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Biomet Orthopedics RingLoc drill bit is used in hip replacement surgery to prepare holes for screws. Most of the 28 reports describe the bit breaking during surgery, and in a couple of cases a broken tip stayed in the patient and had to be retrieved. There are 2 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 29
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 29 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868478703), received between Dec 7, 2021 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 26 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (27 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture27
- Material Twisted/Bent3
- Component Missing1
- Material Deformation1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions26
- Foreign Body In Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 29 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 17, 2026Fracture
It was reported that a 3.2 mm drill bit fractured intra-operatively while preparing screw holes for an acetabular shell. The surgeon compared the fractured bit to a new drill and determined that approximately 0.6 mm of the tip was missing. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50275077 ↗MalfunctionJul 8, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT DURING USE.THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT DUE TO THE BROKEN DRILL BIT FRAGMENT REQUIRING RETRIEVAL; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO REPORTED HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR PATIENT IMPACT.ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25747699 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, TWO OF THE DRILL BITS BROKE AND ONE DRILL BIT WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24268386 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, TWO OF THE DRILL BITS BROKE AND ONE DRILL BIT WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24268382 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, TWO OF THE DRILL BITS BROKE AND ONE DRILL BIT WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24268380 ↗InjuryFeb 3, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PRIMARY HIP PROCEDURE, TWO DRILL BITS FRACTURED WHILE DRILLING FOR ACETABULAR SCREWS IN A MULTIHOLE ACETABULAR SHELL, AND WHEN THE SECOND FRACTURED, THE TIP REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT HAD A RETAINED DRILL TIP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 24247462 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23921265 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22308312 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A VALIDATION LAB, THE DRILL BIT BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21876113 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21696321 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO DRILL BITS BROKE DURING INITIAL DRILLING. ALL PARTS WERE RETRIEVED PER SURGEON. ANOTHER DRILL BIT WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21645181 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO DRILL BITS BROKE DURING INITIAL DRILLING. ALL PARTS WERE RETRIEVED PER SURGEON. ANOTHER DRILL BIT WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21645180 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN OPENING A NEW STERILE DRILL BIT FOR THE CUP SCREWS, THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN HALF INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED, AND A NEW DRILL BIT WAS OPEN TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE SURGEON WAS USING A SPECIFIC GOLD DRILL GUIDE FOR G7.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20744367 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20048941 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19299009 ↗MalfunctionJan 17, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT BROKE INSIDE THE DRILL GUIDE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRILL BONE DURING A LEFT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT AND NO PATIENT INJURY. THERE WERE NO MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO FOREIGN BODY RETAINED. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS UTILIZED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18528388 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18275643 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN THE PACKAGING OF THE DRILL BIT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17968538 ↗InjurySep 21, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 17795682 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16919058 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED DRILL BITS WERE BENDING AND BREAKING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRILL. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16372862 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED DRILL BITS WERE BENDING AND BREAKING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRILL. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16372860 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2023Fracture; Material Deformation; Fracture; Material Deformation
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16372852 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Fracture; Fracture
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16247146 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THE DRILL BITS BROKE UNDER NORMAL USE AND NO EXTREME ANGLES. CUP WAS IMPACTED INTO THE PATIENT. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16247132 ↗
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- QUICKSET 2274-56-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL275 reports
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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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