FDA Recall Terminated

Regenerex (TM) Ringloc +, Multi Hole Acetablular Cup, 66 mm Size 26, with Lock Ring, sterile, REF PT-106066, 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.

Recall: Z-2458-2011 · Initiated April 14, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2458-2011
Event Number
58663
Firm
Biomet, Inc.
FEI Number
1825034
Product Code
LPH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
April 14, 2011
Posted
June 8, 2011
Terminated
September 16, 2011
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582

Description

Regenerex (TM) Ringloc +, Multi Hole Acetablular Cup, 66 mm Size 26, with Lock Ring, sterile, REF PT-106066, 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.

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.

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Netherlands and Japan.

Quantity

8