Regenerex (TM) Ringloc +, Multi Hole Acetablular Cup, 56 mm Size 24, with Lock Ring, sterile, REF PT-106056, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN. Intended Use: The Regenerex Ringloc 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 including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Correction of functional deformity 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques. 5. Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed.
FDA Recall Z-2454-2011 · Posted 2011-06-08
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Recalling FirmBiomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLPH
Date Initiated2011-04-14
Date Terminated2011-09-16
Product Quantity16
Reason for Recall
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.
Firm 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 574-371-3756.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Netherlands and Japan.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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