Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1122-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 9, 2015

Date Posted: February 25, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1122-2015

Event ID: 70438

Reason for Recall:

Biomet recalled the Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50mm (Lot 364600) and Ringloc + Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52 mm (Lot 427840) following a mix up in packaging with the two.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 17

Code Information:

Catalog Number: 13-104150 Lot Number Identification: 364600

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of VA and TX and the country of Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated