The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0726-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

Corin BIOLOX DELTA Ceramic Hip Implant Heads Recalled for Incorrect Size Labeling

Corin Ltd is recalling BIOLOX Delta Ceramic Hip Implant Heads nationwide due to size labeling errors. The 36XL size is labeled as 32XL and vice versa, which could result in implantation of an incorrectly sized component.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—implant sizing mismatch—is a risk-of-harm situation where incorrect component sizing could compromise surgical outcome and necessitate revision surgery, meeting the rubric criterion for Score 3.

Plain-English summary

Corin Ltd is recalling BIOLOX Delta Ceramic Hip Implant Heads (size 36XL and 32XL, Lot 503150) due to incorrect labeling. The 36XL size is labeled as 32XL and vice versa.

This labeling error creates a risk that surgeons may implant an incorrectly sized component during hip replacement procedures. An implant component that does not match the intended size could compromise the fit and function of the prosthesis and may require revision surgery.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide to medical facilities in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have received this product should contact Corin Ltd immediately. Surgeons should verify the actual component size matches the surgical plan before implantation. Patients who have received this implant should consult their surgeon to determine if any action is necessary.

The recalled product

Product
Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD,032mm, EX LONG +7mm, REF 104.3215
Manufacturer
Corin Ltd
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • device-sizing-error
  • surgical-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • UDI/DI (01) 0 5055196 96833 2
  • Lot 503150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.