MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number	11-165214
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	05/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 during the procedure; the head was inserted into the liner.When trying to insert the liner into the shell, it would not insert and the locking ring appeared twisted.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• 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: 25347785
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-01518
• Device Sequence Number: 10445025
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304209657
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304209657(17)290918(10)66781871
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/07/2026

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: 11-165214
• Device Lot Number: 66781871
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• 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: 05/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female