Biomet UK Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-3261-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System- Hiploc System 130¿ Plate 38 mm Barrel 4 Hole Plate Item Number: 2110-130-004 Product Usage: The HipLOC Compression Hip Screw may be used primarily for fixation of bone fractures. Specific indications include open reduction and internal fixation of a wide variety of fractures of the proximal femur: intracapsular fractures, intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric fractures

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 9, 2018

Date Posted: October 3, 2018

Recall Number: Z-3261-2018

Event ID: 80921

Reason for Recall:

HipLOC System Plate Barrel due to an undersized bore on the HipLOC plate barrel, can result in the lag screw not fitting through the barrel

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1 unit

Code Information:

Lot Number: 3222008

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide in the states of AZ, MO, NJ and NM

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated