MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number	11-165224
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer indicated that the product was discarded; therefore, it will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the locking ring mechanism in the bipolar plastic was bent and not engaging with the head causing the head to slip out.No patient harm or impact reported.Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts were made; however, no further information is available.

• Brand Name: RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X50MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 24457866
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00459
• Device Sequence Number: 13263727
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304005372
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304005372(17)301119(10)67559477
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051569
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-165224
• Device Lot Number: 67559477
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown