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INFINITY 33650014Recalls & reported problems

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

Quick summary

This Wright Infinity ankle replacement is an implanted ankle joint prosthesis. The 41 reports describe loosening of the tibial and talar parts, bone cysts and wear, often leading to revision surgery for pain or infection, with no deaths and 41 injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports fell to 7 in the last 12 months from 15 the year before.

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Adverse event reports
41
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
41
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 41 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840420122551), received between Jun 11, 2021 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 41 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Osseointegration Problem” (8 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 2 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 4 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 3 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 3 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem21
  • Osseointegration Problem8
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information5
  • Loss of Osseointegration5
  • Migration5
  • Break1
  • Fracture1
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • Cyst(s)11
  • Inadequate Osseointegration11
  • Implant Pain8
  • Unspecified Infection8
  • Insufficient Information7
  • Osteolysis6
  • Joint Impingement4
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties3

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 41 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 17, 2026Loss of Osseointegration

    The manufacturer received a report from the National Joint Registry that contains unpublished collected data on the usage and the outcomes of the ankle joint replacement. The report details analysis provided for revision procedures performed for the monthly report of (b)(6) 2026.During the review of the report, it was identified that a patient required revision surgery due to aseptic loosening of the tibial and talar components, with associated talar osteolysis (lysis of the talus) and fracture of the talar implant component which was not previously reported to the manufacturer.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 50274697 ↗
  • InjuryApr 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES FROM THE MONTHLY REPORT OF FEBRUARY 2026. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO LYSIS OF THE TIBIA AND TALUS WITH WEAR OF THE POLYETHYLENE COMPONENT, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 25015084 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED FOR THE MONTHLY REPORT OF (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO STIFFNESS AND SOFT TISSUE IMPINGEMENT WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture; Joint Impingement

    MAUDE report 24544116 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Loss of Osseointegration

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED FOR THE MONTHLY REPORT OF (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING OF TIBIAL COMPONENT WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 24543935 ↗
  • InjuryJan 5, 2026Osseointegration Problem

    THE DIGITAL STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM RECEIVED A CT SCAN INDICATING THAT THE PATIENT MAY REQUIRE A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO WORSENING PAIN AFTER BEING MONITORED FOR CYSTIC CHANGES FOR OVER 1 YEAR. THE LOOSENING OF THE IMPLANTS HAS PROGRESSED.

    Patient problems: Cyst(s); Inadequate Osseointegration; Pain

    MAUDE report 23968586 ↗
  • InjuryNov 19, 2025Loss of Osseointegration; Loss of Osseointegration

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE PATIENT REQUIRED A REVISION SURGERY BECAUSE OF A STAGED REVISION APPROACH, REQUIRING THE IMPLANTING A CEMENT SPACER DUE TO PERITIBIAL CYSTIC LOOSENING WITH INFECTION. THE TIBIAL COMPONENT DEMONSTRATED LOOSENING. WITH THE TALAR COMPONENTS THE MORSE TAPER BETWEEN THE TALAR DOME AND THE TALAR STEM HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY ENGAGED AND INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TALAR STEM REVEALED DELAMINATION OF THE PLASMA COATING.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Medical device site infection

    MAUDE report 23596190 ↗
  • InjuryNov 5, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE DIGITAL STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM RECEIVED A CT SCAN INDICATING THAT THE PATIENT MAY REQUIRE A REVISION SURGERY. THE PRIMARY IMPLANT CONSISTED OF A TIBIAL TRAY AND TALAR DOME. THE PATIENT LATER REQUIRED REMOVAL OF THE IMPLANT AND PLACEMENT OF AN ANTIBIOTIC CEMENT SPACER DUE TO SUSPECTED INFECTION, ALONG WITH NOTED POOR BONE QUALITY AND A LARGE BONE CYST SUPERIOR TO THE TIBIAL TRAY.

    Patient problems: Arthritis; Cyst(s); Inadequate Osseointegration; Post Operative Wound Infection

    MAUDE report 23480143 ↗
  • InjurySep 15, 2025Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem

    THE DIGITAL STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM RECEIVED A CT SCAN INDICATING THAT THE PATIENT MAY REQUIRE A REVISION SURGERY OF BOTH THE TIBIAL AND TALAR COMPONENTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LOOSENING.

    Patient problems: Cyst(s); Inadequate Osseointegration

    MAUDE report 23057679 ↗
  • InjuryAug 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION - ACTIVE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22735536 ↗
  • InjuryMay 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION & PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REVISION PROCEDURE TYPE- STAGE 2 OF 2 STAGE REVISION.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22059332 ↗
  • InjuryMay 15, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION - ACTIVE WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22029943 ↗
  • InjuryMay 7, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE OF MENISCAL COMPONENT, WEAR OF POLYETHYLENE COMPONENT, AND SOFT TISSUE IMPINGEMENT WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. SINGLE STAGE REVISION, INCLUDES DAIR WITH MODULAR EXCHANGE AND MODULAR EXCHANGE FOR INDICATIONS OTHER THAN INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Impingement

    MAUDE report 21975715 ↗
  • InjuryMar 19, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO LYSIS OF TIBIA AND INFECTION WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Osteolysis; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 21644171 ↗
  • InjuryMar 14, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    AS REPORTED: "SUBJECT: (B)(6) UK INFINITY TOTAL ANKLE SYSTEM. PATIENT PRESENTED WITH LYMPHOEDEMA FOLLOWING RIGHT TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT AND PREVIOUS HINDFOOT TRIPLE FUSION. CLINICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT PATIENT SHOULD FOCUS ON WEIGHT LOSS AND REDUCE BMI AS THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT GOING THROUGH A LARGE PROCEDURE LIKE KNEE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR BMI AND REHABILITATION."

    Patient problems: Seroma

    MAUDE report 21606325 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED UNTIL (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO MALALIGNMENT, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Joint Impingement; Subluxation

    MAUDE report 21535808 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 12, 2025Migration; Migration

    THE DIGITAL STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM RECEIVED A CT SCAN INDICATING THAT THE PATIENT MAY REQUIRE A REVISION SURGERY OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENTS DUE TO SUBSIDENCE.

    Patient problems: Cyst(s); Inadequate Osseointegration; Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21362490 ↗
  • InjuryDec 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2018 ¿ DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO HIGH SUSPICION (E.G. PUS OR CONFIRMED MICRO), WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 20901651 ↗
  • InjuryDec 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2018 ¿ DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO STIFFNESS WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 20901643 ↗
  • InjuryDec 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2018 ¿ DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION, MALALIGNMENT & SOFT TISSUE IMPINGEMENT, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Joint Impingement; Subluxation; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 20901641 ↗
  • InjuryDec 4, 2024Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2018 ¿ DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO INFECTION & ASEPTIC LOOSENING, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 20840941 ↗
  • InjuryNov 27, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 2018 ¿ DECEMBER 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO UNEXPLAINED PAIN, STIFFNESS, WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain; Loss of Range of Motion

    MAUDE report 20801083 ↗
  • InjuryNov 8, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY THAT CONTAINS UNPUBLISHED COLLECTED DATA ON THE USAGE AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE REPORT DETAILS ANALYSIS PROVIDED FOR REVISION PROCEDURES PERFORMED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2018 ¿ (B)(6) 2023. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT ON (B)(6)2018 A PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY DUE TO HIGH SUSPICION (E.G. PUS OR CONFIRMED MICRO), WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 20637084 ↗
  • InjuryOct 30, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE DIGITAL STRYKER PROPHECY TEAM RECEIVED A CT SCAN INDICATING THAT THE PATIENT MAY REQUIRE A REVISION SURGERY FOR REASONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20572015 ↗
  • InjuryOct 28, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    AS REPORTED: "STUDY UK INFINITY® TOTAL ANKLE SYSTEM SUBJECT: 200-004. PATIENT HAD NUMBNESS."

    Patient problems: Numbness

    MAUDE report 20543328 ↗
  • InjurySep 25, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UPON REMOVING INFINITY ANKLE AND IMPLANTING VALOR NAIL, THE SURGEON NOTICED METALLOSIS IN THE SURROUNDING TISSUE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE TIBIAL TRAY THERE WAS AN AREA OF DELAMINATION VISIBLE.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Impaired Healing; Metal Related Pathology

    MAUDE report 20306096 ↗

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