Corin METAFIX Hip Stem Recall: Incorrect Labeling Risk
Corin recalls specific hip stem models due to incorrect labeling that could lead to improper use. Affected units have batch numbers 485630. Consumers should verify their product details.
Lower-risk recall
One MetaFix size 7 collarless stem from batch 478179 which was incorrectly labelled as a MetaFix size 3 collared stem from batch 485630.
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What happened, in plain English
Corin is recalling certain hip stem implants because they were incorrectly labeled. This could lead to improper surgical use if the wrong size is installed. Affected products have specific batch numbers and part numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60319-corin-metafix-hip-stem-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60319-corin-metafix-hip-stem-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1509-2022
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“Corin METAFIX Hip Stem Recall: Incorrect Labeling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60319-corin-metafix-hip-stem-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1509-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1509-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hip stem was mislabeled as a size 3 collared stem when it was actually a size 7 collarless stem. This mismatch could cause improper surgical fitting if the wrong size is used during implantation.
Who’s affected
Patients who received hip implants with the specific batch number 485630 and part number 579.0103 are most at risk. This applies to individuals who had surgery using the incorrectly labeled stems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for part number 579.0103 and batch number 485630. The UDI code includes the batch number 485630 in the sequence.
- Brand
Corin- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Verify Product Details
Check the product label for part number 579.0103 and batch number 485630 to confirm if your hip stem is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 3 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of OK, TX, FL.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Florida, Oklahoma, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 26 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1509-2022 (July 22, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1509-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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