Biomet UK Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-3263-2018)

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 135¿ Plate 38 mm Barrel 4 Hole Plate Item Number: 2110-135-004 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-3263-2018

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: 44 units

Code Information:

Lot Number: 3222067 3355792 3609499 3609508 3619245 3623355 3623356 3700289 3700610 3829536 3843022 3847671 3847672 3879198 3879199 3879200 3879202 3889526 3897103 3897106 3897115 3902248 3918363 3918364

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated