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InjuryJDI

RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X45MM

Received Jul 21, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 3, 2026

Report 0001825034-2026-02156 · MDR key 25888434

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Hip

Catalog number

11-165214

Lot number

 67401041 

Product problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Fall
  • Joint Dislocation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 38 DAYS POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO JOINT DISLOCATION FOLLOWING A FALL THAT OCCURRED WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE INITIAL OPERATION. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED A CLOSED HIP REDUCTION; HOWEVER, THE HEAD AND CUP SEPARATED DURING THE PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SURGEON DECIDED TO PERFORM AN OPEN REVISION TO CORRECT THE JOINT DISLOCATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4) D10: UNKNOWN FEMORAL HEAD ITEM: UNKNOWN LOT: UNKNOWN . G2: FOREIGN ¿ TAIWAN CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.