Trident X3 Insert 723-10-32ERecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Trident X3 10 Degree Polyethylene Insert · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Trident X3 Insert (22)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327339109), received between Mar 22, 2023 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection2
- Joint Dislocation1
- Wound Dehiscence1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 21, 2026Use of Device Problem
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50845448 ↗InjuryJul 22, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device-Device Incompatibility; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEONECROSIS OF THE FEMORAL HEAD OF THE LEFT HIP, WHO UNDERWENT UNCEMENTED TOTAL ARTHROPLASTY OF THE LEFT HIP WITH A CERAMIC-POLYETHYLENE TRIBOLOGICAL PAIR ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE UNEVENTFUL PROCEDURE, SATISFACTORY STABILITY TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT. A 50MM ACETABULAR COMPONENT AND 36MM FEMORAL HEAD WERE USED. AFTER A CONTROL RADIOGRAPHY, THE IMAGE DREW ATTENTION TO THE SUBLUXATION OF THE FEMORAL HEAD IN RELATION TO THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. DUE TO SUSPICION OF LOOSENING OF THE POLYETHYLENE LINER OR INTERPOSITION OF SOFT TISSUES, A SURGICAL REVIEW WAS INDICATED THE FOLLOWING DAY (B)(6) 2024 AND THE PATIENT'S HOSPITALIZATION WAS EXTENDED. DURING THE NEW SURGERY, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POLYETHYLENE LINER WAS PERFECTLY LOCKED, BUT THE 36 MM HEAD WAS NOT FULLY FITTED. THE POLYETHYLENE LINER WAS REMOVED AND THE ENGRAVING ON THE PIECE WAS CHECKED, WHICH CONFIRMED THAT THE INTERNAL DIAMETER WAS ACTUALLY 32 MM, CONTRARY TO WHAT WAS FOUND IN THE PREVIOUS DAY'S SURGERY. THE LINER WAS REPLACED WITH A 36MM INTERNAL DIAMETER COMPONENT AND THERE WAS A GOOD REDUCTION. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING DAY, 06/22/2024. THE PRODUCT BOX WAS NOT STORED BEC
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 19800388 ↗InjuryFeb 29, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT RETURNED TO THEATRE FOR A HEAD LINER EXCHANGE DUE TO INFECTION STRYKER TRITANIUM 2 SHELL AND LINE DEPUY CORAIL STEM AND HEAD.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 18806108 ↗InjuryMar 22, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT REQUIRED A HIP REVISION FOR INFECTION, 1ST STAGE HIP REVISION. REMOVING AN EXETER V40 STEM, TRIDENT HEMISPHERICAL ACETABULAR SHELL SIZE 52 ,SMALL ARTISAN CEMENT PLUG. UNSURE IS STILL HAD A TRIDENT X3 10 DEGREE LINER OR CERAMIC V40 32MM HEAD INSITU AS IMPLANT STICKERS SENT FROM SURGEON FOR PATIENT SAID THE PATIENT HAD A CERAMIC V40 HEAD BUT THEN THE REMOVED HEAD APPEARED TO BE METAL AND THE SURGEON SPECIFIED THE PATIENT ALREADY HAD THIS REPLACED BUT UNABLE TO GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. REPLACED WITH A COMPETITOR CUP AND LINER. STRYKER REPLACED WITH LFIT V40 28MM HEAD +4MM AND EXETER LONG STEM 44 NO2 205MM.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16591373 ↗
Other Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer devices
- Novation 134-36-45Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer2 recalls0 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-28-650Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer89 reports
- Trident 690-00-28FHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall37 reports
- Trident 690-00-22EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall36 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-32-652Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer75 reports
- Trident 690-00-22DHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall22 reports
- PINNACLE 1218-32-654Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer70 reports
- Trident 69-2850Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer1 recall11 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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