RingLoc +Recalls & reported problems across all models
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 51
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
We found 8 models of RingLoc + by Biomet Orthopedics, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 51 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 8, 2020 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 47 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (47 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported RingLoc + problems
Device problems
- Fracture47
- Material Twisted/Bent4
- Component Missing1
- Material Deformation1
- Packaging Problem1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions46
- Foreign Body In Patient4
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
RingLoc + models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- RingLoc® + 31-323230BIT, DRILL29 reports
- RingLoc® + 31-323220BIT, DRILL6 reports
- RINGLOC+ 31-323220BIT, DRILL5 reports
- RINGLOC+ 31-323230BIT, DRILL3 reports
- RingLoc® + 31-323215BIT, DRILL3 reports
- RingLoc® + 31-323240BIT, DRILL2 reports
- RingLoc® + 31-424204Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented2 reports
- RINGLOC+ 31-323240BIT, DRILL1 report
Recent RingLoc + adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, 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 ↗MalfunctionAug 1, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE DRILLING FOR THE SCREW, THE DRILL GOT CAUGHT AND SPUN INSIDE THE CUP, WHICH BENT THE FLEXIBLE DRILL. THE TECH HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT POWER RELEASE WHEN HANDING THE DRILL TO THE SURGEON. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22693365 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT BROKE DURING A PRIMARY SURGERY. NO KNOWN CONSEQUENCE OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22635976 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE DRILL BIT PACKAGING. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE AND THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22465283 ↗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 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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