Trident 508-11-48DRecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Hemispherical Acetabular Shell · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Trident (160)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540432186), received between Sep 23, 2018 and Feb 5, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- Inflammation2
- Reaction2
- Injury1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MDM LINER DOESN'T SEEM TO LOCK UP ENOUGH IN POST-OPERATIVE X-RAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9671650 ↗InjuryFeb 28, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ABOUT 5 YEARS BEFORE, MDM AND ACCOLADE2 WAS IMPLANTED. ALTHOUGH THE TIMING WAS UNDECIDED, WHEN A PATIENT VISITED THE HOSPITAL, THERE WAS INFLAMMATION SUSPECTED OF ARMD/ALVAL. CURRENTLY UNDER OBSERVATION.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Reaction
MAUDE report 8379175 ↗InjurySep 23, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL REVIEW INDICATED, "ON (B)(6) 2008 AN EXPLORATION OF THE RIGHT TOTAL HIP, INCISION AND DRAINAGE, AND VAC DRESSING APPLICATION WAS PERFORMED FOR A POST-OPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS OF EXTENSIVE METALLOSIS RIGHT HIP. THE OPERATIVE REPORT DESCRIBES A LATERAL APPROACH AND FINDINGS INCLUDING METALLOSIS OF THE RIGHT HIP AND THIGH WITH DAMAGE AND WEAR TO THE POLY LINER AND HEAD. EXTENSIVE METALLOSIS AROUND THE PROXIMAL FEMORAL COMPONENT AND BEHIND THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT WAS NOTED AND THE SURGEON DID NOT CLOSE THE FASCIA AND KEPT A SPONGE IN THE PROXIMAL FEMUR AND ACETABULUM AFTER EXPLANTING THE TOTAL HIP COMPONENTS. ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 DEBRIDEMENT WAS PERFORMED AND A VAC SYSTEM WAS APPLIED. CULTURE WAS NOTED TO BE POSITIVE FOR METHICILLIN SENSITIVE STAPH AUREUS. WHEN SEEN ON (B)(6) 2009 SHE WAS NOTED TO BE 6-CENTIMETERS SHORT ON THE RIGHT LOWER EXTREMITY." "ON (B)(6) 2009 A RIGHT HIP WOUND REVISION WITH INCISION AND DRAINAGE AND INSERTION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC SPACER WAS PERFORMED FOR AN INFECTED GIRDLESTONE WITH CHRONIC OSTEOMYELITIS AND PARTICLE DISEASE OF THE RIGHT HIP." [...] "ON DECEMBER 8, 2009 REMOVAL OF THE ANTIBIOTIC SPACER AND CONVERSION TO A TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY WAS
Patient problems: Inflammation; Injury; Reaction; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7900655 ↗
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- 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
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- 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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