# FDA recall Z-3263-2018

> **Biomet UK Ltd.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-08-09.

## Product

HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System-Hiploc System 135¿ Plate 38 mm Barrel 4 Hole Plate  Item Number: 2110-135-004    Product Usage:  The HipLOC Compression Hip Screw may be used primarily for fixation of bone fractures. Specific indications include open reduction and internal fixation of a wide variety of fractures of the proximal femur: intracapsular fractures, intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric fractures

## Reason for recall

HipLOC System Plate Barrel due to an undersized bore on the HipLOC plate barrel, can result in the lag screw not fitting through the barrel

## Distribution

US Nationwide in the states of AZ, MO, NJ and NM

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3263-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Biomet UK Ltd.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-08-09
- **Report date:** 2018-10-03
- **Termination date:** 2020-05-12

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bridgend, United Kingdom

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3263-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3263-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3263-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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