RINGLOC BI-POLAR
Received Jul 21, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 5, 2026
Report 0001825034-2026-02161 · MDR key 25889359
Device
Generic name
Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented
Manufacturer
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.Catalog number
11-165216
Lot number
67638620
Product problems
- Fracture
- Difficult to Insert
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. THE CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HIP PROCEDURE, THE LOCKING RING WAS BROKEN AND THE LINER COULD NOT BE INTERESTED PROPERLY INTO THE CUP. THERE WAS A DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MINUTES TO OPEN ANOTHER IMPLANT. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.