Biomet recalls certain hip implants due to potential elevated endotoxin levels exceeding specifications. Affected products include RingLoc Hip Systems with specific model numbers and lot numbers. Consumers should contact Biomet for details.
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Biomet is recalling specific hip implant models because they may contain endotoxin levels that exceed safety limits. This could pose a risk to patients during surgery or after implantation, though the exact harm is not specified in the recall.
The implants may have endotoxin levels higher than the acceptable limit. Endotoxins are natural components of bacteria that can cause infections or inflammation if they enter the body during surgery or after implantation.
Patients who received one of the recalled hip implants during surgery between the specified dates. Surgeons and medical facilities using these products are also affected.
Check if your hip implant has model numbers 110010462, 11-165218, or XL-105916 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The products are used in hemi hip arthroplasty procedures.
Reach out to Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to verify your product and get further assistance.
The recall states potential elevated endotoxin levels that exceed specifications, which could lead to infections or inflammation during surgery or after implantation.
Check the model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice: 110010462, 11-165218, XL-105916, and the specific UDI numbers provided.
The recall does not specify a need to stop using the implant immediately; contact Biomet for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2145-2020 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2145-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
