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Biomet, Inc.: Ringloc + Acetabular Shell limited hole, 66 mm Size 27, porous coat, for uncemented use, sterile, REF 16-116066, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN. Intended Use: The Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc Acetabular System 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.

Recall number
Z-2443-2011
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Product
Ringloc + Acetabular Shell limited hole, 66 mm Size 27, porous coat, for uncemented use, sterile, REF 16-116066, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN. Intended Use: The Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc Acetabular System 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.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-04-14
Posted
2011-06-08
Terminated
2011-09-16
Reason
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.
Root cause
Employee error
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.
Quantity
31
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Netherlands and Japan.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers M524000, M524010, M704140, M771850 and M198000.
510(k) numbers
["K093235"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWA
Firm FEI
1825034
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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