Biomet recalls RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cups with 41mm outer diameter that may cause joint instability requiring surgery. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
41 mm acetabular outer heads were potentially assembled with a 42 mm locking ring, may lead to joint instability leading requiring surgical intervention
Biomet is recalling hip implants that could cause joint instability after surgery if assembled incorrectly. This might require additional surgery to fix the problem.
The 41mm acetabular cup might be assembled with a 42mm locking ring, causing joint instability. This could lead to the need for additional surgery to correct the issue.
Patients who received the RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup (41mm outer diameter) during hip hemi-arthroplasty surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers produced between 2019 and 2020.
Check if your hip implant has a 41mm outer diameter and the specific lot numbers listed in the recall: 66540443, 66601057, 66623486, or 66635486.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall: 66540443, 66601057, 66623486, or 66635486.
The recall indicates that some implants could cause joint instability requiring additional surgery, but not all affected implants will need surgery.
Check for the specific lot numbers: 66540443, 66601057, 66623486, or 66635486 on your implant's label.
The recall does not mention a fix; affected implants may require additional surgery if instability occurs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2179-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2179-2024 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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