The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2521-2018·Announced 2018-08-01

DePuy CORAIL Femoral Stems Recalled Due to Incorrect Size Labeling

DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling two lots of CORAIL femoral stems labeled as Size 11 but actually Size 12 due to fit and mechanical risks.

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: The recall involves a medical device with a risk of harm (improper fit, fracture) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling two lots of CORAIL Cementless Femoral Stem HA Coated Standard Size 11, Catalog No. 3L92511. The recall is due to a labeling error where the devices were marked as Size 11 but are actually Size 12.

The incorrect sizing may lead to poor joint mechanics, improper fit, loosening, or the need for additional surgical procedures to correct the issue. There is also a risk of intraoperative fracture, which could result in surgical delays and further procedures.

The affected lots are identified by codes 5307603 and 5300997. Distribution included accounts in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington, as well as foreign distribution to Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, Sweden, and Tunisia. Healthcare providers should stop using these devices and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CORAIL Cementless Femoral Stem HA Coated Standard Size 11, Catalog No. 3L92511

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 (1)

  • 5307603 5300997

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states: