MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented

Catalog Number	11-165212
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: cat# 650-0332 lot# 7717047 taperloc lat cocr 10mm t1.G2: foreign - event occurred in netherlands.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that approximately five weeks post right hip implantation, the patient passed away.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: d4; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.The following sections were corrected: h6 component code.Complaint is not confirmed.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Review of complaint history found no additional similar related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
• 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: 24662485
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00683
• Device Sequence Number: 9344527
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304209640
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304209640(17)280219(10)65737018
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051569
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/12/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-165212
• Device Lot Number: 65737018
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2023
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Death
• Patient Age: 86 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 86 LB