Active Articulation Hip System EP-200154Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Active Articulation Hip System (9)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304485075), received between Aug 13, 2020 and Mar 4, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).
3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K101336, K110555, K161190); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 4, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A SECOND REVISION SURGERY APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS LATER DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. THE CUP, HEAD AND BEARING WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13666188 ↗InjuryAug 13, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 10405415 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K101336, K110555, K161190. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1024-2017 · Dec 19, 2016 · TerminatedRingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108223
- Z-1025-2017 · Dec 19, 2016 · TerminatedActive Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152
- Z-1465-2013 · Apr 26, 2013 · TerminatedActive Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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