DURALOC 1220-28-148Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Duraloc MARATHON ACETABULAR LINER 10 DEGREES Lip 28mm ID 48mm OD · Class 2 · Implant
Quick summary
This DePuy Duraloc Marathon hip liner is the plastic socket insert used in hip replacement surgery. Most of the 39 reports describe the polyethylene liner gradually wearing out, sometimes alongside hip pain, joint dislocation or loosening, with a few needing revision surgery; none describe deaths. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 42
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 41
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 42 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295015154), received between Dec 3, 2017 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 41 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (28 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Naturally Worn28
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated7
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Disassembly1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information13
- No Code Available10
- Pain9
- Joint Dislocation7
- Osteolysis3
- Joint Laxity2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 42 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 17, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported that the insert was worn out- right.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50804236 ↗InjurySep 16, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported the Inserts were worn out on both sides.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50788375 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported the post right hip surgery implant surgical procedure it was observed that the inserts were worn out-both on both sides.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50755216 ↗InjuryJun 10, 2026Naturally Worn
PATIENT HAS WORN OUT PE ON THE LEFT SIDE. PATIENT SPECIFIC DEVICE REQUEST FORM WAS FILLED OUT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25461447 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RIGHT PE WORN OUT, REVISION NEEDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25331087 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RIGHT INLAY AND THE PE WAS WORN OUT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25330947 ↗InjuryMay 5, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN DUE TO WORN OUT PE ON THE LEFT SIDE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 25082509 ↗InjuryMar 25, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE WAS WORN OUT PE- RIGHT HIP. NO REVISION HAS OCCURRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24690828 ↗InjuryMar 9, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A LEFT IMPLANT WITH WORN POLYETHYLENE, RESULTING IN THE REVISION PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24544820 ↗InjuryNov 4, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT DARTMOUTH FIRST REPORT OF RETRIEVALS FOR STATEMENT OF WORK 10 FOR Q3 OF 2025. DARTHMOUTH IS THE RESEARCH LOCATION, AND NOT THE FACILITY OF PLACEMENT. A DEPUY SYNTHES IMPLANT WAS REVISED AND REVIEWED FOR ANALYSIS. REASON FOR REVISION: REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY AND DISLOCATIONS. MINOR METAL TRANSFER ON THE FEMORAL HEAD.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 23467544 ↗InjuryOct 28, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A WORN OUT DURALOC MARATHON HIP IMPLANT-RIGHT SIDE. REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23406495 ↗InjuryOct 28, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WORN OUT PE ON THE LEFT HIP JOINT. REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23401895 ↗InjuryJun 10, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
THE PE INSERT IS WORN OUT, REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED. DOI: UNKNOWN 2006. DOR: TBD. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22179551 ↗InjuryJun 10, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
THE PE INSERT IS WORN OUT; REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED. DOI: UNKNOWN 2001, DOR: TBD, AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22179525 ↗InjuryAug 7, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DURALOC LINER PUT IN IN 2002 NEEDS REVISING DUE TO WEAR AND OSTEOLYSIS. PATIENT WILL REQUIRE A CUSTOM LINER AS WE NO LONGER HAVE SUPPLY OF THIS LEGACY PRODUCT. THIS IS AS PER THE SURGEON. LINER IS A DURALOC 28/42 - NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 19927538 ↗InjuryJan 30, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2024, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 18607935 ↗InjurySep 14, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT BECAME UNSTABLE AFTER MULTIPLE YEARS OF PRIOR SURGERY. THERE WAS NO LOOSENING. UNKNOWN SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2023, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 17745542 ↗InjuryJul 19, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD PREVIOUS TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY DONE WITH DURALOC IMPLANTS. PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP REVISION DUE TO DURALOC LINER BEING WORN OUT. SURGICAL DELAY IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17356893 ↗InjuryJun 16, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT HAD HIP PAIN AND NEEDED A HEAD AND LINER EXCHANGE. IT WAS UNKNOWN ABOUT SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 17142723 ↗InjuryApr 26, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
SURGEON STATED THAT DURALOC POLY WORN OUT. DOI: (B)(6) 2023, DOR: UNKNOWN, AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16816624 ↗InjuryMar 8, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. PATIENT DISLOCATED ON TWO PRIOR OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEAR. SURGEON ELECTED TO REMOVE THE ACETABULAR CUP AND REPLACE IT WITH A BIOMET REVISION CUP THAT WAS A SIZE 52 WITH DUAL MOBILITY OPTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. DOI: (B)(6) 2002. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 16501754 ↗InjuryNov 24, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD PAIN DUE TO WORN POLY. NO PAST REVISION. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE UNKNOWN. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2021, AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 12869112 ↗InjuryNov 16, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLYETHYLENE LINER WAS WORN. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2021, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12823615 ↗InjuryJan 11, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. DOI: (B)(6) 2020, DOR: (B)(6) 2020, LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 11147082 ↗InjurySep 29, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. NO LOOSENING WAS NOTED. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2020, RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain
MAUDE report 10601845 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.