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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm-Low Profile Titanium, Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103533 Product Usage: Accessory to total hip implant

Recall number
Z-1087-2019
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Product
Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm-Low Profile Titanium, Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103533 Product Usage: Accessory to total hip implant
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-03-01
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-05-27
Reason
Two lengths of the 6.5mm RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw may have the potential for the 30mm screws to be packaged as 20mm screws and vice versa.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
Zimmer Biomet conducted recall by letter dated 3/1/19 to the consumer/user level, including any intermediate wholesale or retail consignees. All distributors via email. Hospital risk managers and surgeons, as well as distributors with product notified Fed'x. Accounts asked to review notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory.3. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals within your territory.a. Complete Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form. Questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
Quantity
809 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Foreign: CHILE CHINA COSTA RICA GUJRAT,INDIA JAPAN MEXICO CDMX SINGAPORE
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers/UDI Number 859960 (01) 00880304008700 (17) 280809 (10) 859960 859980 (01) 00880304008700 (17) 280805 (10) 859980 860120 (01) 00880304008700 (17) 280806 (10) 860120 860310 (01) 00880304008700 (17) 280823 (10) 860310 860580 (01) 00880304008700 (17) 280807 (10) 860580
510(k) numbers
["K912245"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JWH
Firm FEI
1825034
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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