Recall Z-2436-2011 ยท KWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component)
Biomet, Inc.
Ringloc + Acetabular Shell limited hole, 52 mm Size 23, porous coat, for uncemented use, sterile, REF 16-116052, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN. Intended Use: The Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc Acetabular System is intended to replace the natural acetabulum damaged by disease, trauma or revision of previous arthroplasty. Indications For Use: 1 . Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease inc
| Date | Jun 8, 2011 (initiated Apr 14, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The firm has initiated this action following an investigation which found that the locking ring may be assembled incorrectly in the acetabular shell. If the locking ring is incorrectly assembled in the acetabular shell, the liner cannot be completely seated in the shell. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | Biomet Orthopedics sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE DATED April 14, 2011, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Immediately locate and remove the affected product. Follow the instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form" and fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of product. Customers were to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500, ext 3755 or 3756. For any questions regarding this recall call 574-371-3755 or 574-371-375 |
| Quantity | 30 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Netherlands and Japan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K093235 | RINGLOC + HYBRID ACETABULAR SYSTEM Biomet, Inc., Apr 30, 2010 |