Trident X3 Insert 723-10-36ERecalls & reported problems
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Trident X3 10 Degree Polyethylene Insert · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Trident X3 Insert (22)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 18
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 18
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 18 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327339611), received between Jul 22, 2022 and Dec 22, 2025 — classified as 18 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem13
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
- Naturally Worn1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection12
- Joint Dislocation3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Bursitis1
- Inadequate Osseointegration1
- Joint Laxity1
Recent adverse event reports
The 18 most recent of 18 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 22, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP REVISED DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23863416 ↗InjuryDec 19, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PERI-PROSTHETIC FRACTURE THAT WAS REVISED BY ANOTHER SURGEON. THE LINER SEEMED TO HAVE 3RD BODY WEAR AND WOULD LIKE TO SEND OFF FOR ASSESSMENT. WAS WAITING TO RECEIVE THE LINER BEFORE RAISING THE PI. REVISION PROCEDURE WAS REQUIRED. UNAWARE OF OUTSIDE REASONS OR IMPLANT RELATED.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 23851763 ↗InjuryJul 24, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
PT. REPORTED; HAD RIGHT HIP IMPLANT IN (B)(6) 2022 AND HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE IMPLANT. PT. MENTIONED LOOSENING, IMMOBILITY, BURSITIS AND WEAR. IMPENDING REVISION TO REPLACE JOINT AND THE LINER DUE TO WEAR.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Bursitis; Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 22600660 ↗InjuryMay 27, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. A HEAD AND LINER EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED. REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22092462 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISED HEAD AND LINER DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. RIGHT HIP. NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21730332 ↗InjuryJan 6, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED BY SALE REP THAT THE PATIENT HAD TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024. ON THE FIRST DAY AFTER SURGERY, THE PATIENT HAD HIP DISLOCATE. THEREFORE IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21082010 ↗InjuryAug 6, 2024Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY. THE FEMORAL HEAD AND LINER WERE EXPLANTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 19916602 ↗InjuryMar 19, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED "LEFT HIP. PATIENT HAD A HEAD AND LINER EXCHANGE DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY."
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 18937514 ↗InjurySep 13, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A LEFT HIP REVISION DUE TO INFECTION. ORIGINAL IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED, THE WOUND WAS WASHED OUT AND NEW IMPLANTS WERE PLACED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17736517 ↗InjuryJul 13, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION HIP DUE TO INFECTION. INITIAL SURGERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. FIRST STAGE REVISION ON (B)(6) 2023 - REPLACED WITH 44 #0 EXETER STEM, 36MM +0MM HEAD, AND 52OD 36MMID RIMFIT CUP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17322324 ↗InjuryMar 8, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
AS REPORTED: "PT. PRESENTED WITH A DISLOCATED LEFT-HIP. PT. HAD SUFFERED PREVIOUS DISLOCATIONS WHICH LEAD TO A REVISION OF HER HIP IN AUGUST OF 2022. DR. OPTED TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF HER ACETABULAR SHELL AND USE AN MDM CONSTRUCT. NO COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST THE IMPLANTS THEMSELVES." SPOKE TO REP. REP CONFIRMED THE FEMORAL HEAD DISSOCIATED FROM THE ADM/ MDM POLY INSERT. REP REPORTED THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE SHELL MIGRATED AFTER IMPLANTATION.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 16503934 ↗InjuryDec 22, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT DEVELOPED AN INFECTION. REVISION SURGERY BOOKED FOR 12TH DEC.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16033746 ↗InjuryDec 6, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED: PATIENT HAD A 2ND REVISION FOR INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15927367 ↗InjuryDec 4, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED BY REP: "REVISION TODAY WAS A WASH OUT DUE TO INFECTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DOCTOR OR THE HOSPITAL." A HEAD AND LINER WERE EXCHANGED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15912627 ↗InjurySep 20, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "PT. PRESENTED WITH A DRAINING SURGICAL WOUND, FOLLOWING AN ACETABULAR REVISION ON (B)(6) 2022. DR. OPTED TO PERFORM AN EXTENSIVE I&D AND SWAPPED OUT THE BIOLOX HEAD AND X3 INSERT COMPONENTS. NO COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE IMPLANTS THEMSELVES." REP CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED BY THE HOSPITAL OR SURGEON.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15453238 ↗InjuryAug 30, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT HAD A PRIMARY THA OUTSIDE OF CORS SCOPE. ON (B)(6), 2021 PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT THA REVISION FOR IMPINGEMENT. THE PATIENT LATER DEVELOPED AN INFECTION OF THE LEFT HIP AND UNDERWENT REVISION FOR PJI WITH ALL COMPONENTS EXCHANGED ON (B)(6), 2021.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15319607 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A HEAD AND LINER EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED ON THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15137209 ↗InjuryJul 22, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S LEFT HIP WAS REVISED. AS REPORTED: "PT. PRESENTED FOLLOWING "MULTIPLE DISLOCATIONS", REQUIRING REVISION OF HER TOTAL HIP." A SHELL, 3 SCREWS, HEAD AND LINER WERE REVISED. UPDATE: "THE FEMORAL HEAD WOULD DISLOCATE FROM THE INSERT/LINER. THE SURGEON REVISED THE SHELL, TO GET TO A LARGER INNER-DIAMETER SIZE WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR A CONSTRAINED LINER AND LARGER DIAMETER FEMORAL HEAD FOR MORE NECK-LENGTH OPTIONS."
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 15083085 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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