Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-2179-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup, 41 mm Outer Diameter - Used in hip hemi-arthroplasty Item Number: 11-165206

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 17, 2024

Date Posted: July 3, 2024

Recall Number: Z-2179-2024

Event ID: 94742

Reason for Recall:

41 mm acetabular outer heads were potentially assembled with a 42 mm locking ring, may lead to joint instability leading requiring surgical intervention

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 12 units

Code Information:

Lot Number / UDI Number (1) 66540443 (01)00880304001923(17)290408(10)66540443; (2) 66601057 (01)00880304001923(17)290405(10)66601057; (3) 66623486 (01)00880304001923(17)290327(10)66623486; (4) 66635486 (01)00880304001923(17)290327(10)66635486

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, NJ, PA, TX, VA and the country of Chile.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated