The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1527-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

Corin Trinity Acetabular Shell Recalled for Packaging Abrasion Risk

Corin USA Limited is recalling 629 Trinity Acetabular Shell devices used in total hip replacements due to a potential for abrasion of the sterile barrier pouches in the new packaging system.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a potential packaging defect (abrasion) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Corin USA Limited is recalling 629 units of the Trinity Acetabular Shell, a medical device used for total hip replacement. The recall is due to a potential for abrasion of the sterile barrier pouches associated with the new packaging system.

The affected devices are distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Florida, Idaho, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina) and in Australia, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Specific lot codes are identified in the agency's structured data for various shell sizes and taper configurations.

This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Corin USA Limited for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Trinity Acetabular Shell Product Usage: Total Hip Replacement.
Manufacturer
Corin USA Limited
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Implant
Hazard
Affected units
629

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 (18)

  • Cluster Shell 044mm Taper Size 1
  • Lot Code: 320023
  • Cluster Shell 046mm Pager Size 2
  • Lot Code: 320018
  • Cluster Shell 048mm Taper Size 2
  • Lot Codes: 321691
  • 322402
  • 322981
  • 322982
  • 323745
  • 323746
  • 324298
  • Cluster Shell 050mm Taper Size 2
  • Lot Codes: 321954
  • 322753
  • 322980
  • Cluster Shell 050mm Taper Size 3
  • Lot Codes:

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 8 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Corin USA Limited under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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