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DURALOC 1220-28-150Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Duraloc MARATHON ACETABULAR LINER 10 DEGREES Lip 28mm ID 50mm OD · Class 2 · Implant

Quick summary

This DePuy Duraloc Marathon hip liner is a plastic cup liner used in total hip replacement. Most of the 32 reports describe the plastic lining gradually wearing out after about ten years, sometimes dislocating, and leading to pain and revision surgery; 32 injuries and no deaths were reported. The reports describe normal wear rather than a device defect. Activity is rising, with 11 reports in the past 12 months compared with 2 in the prior 12 months. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
38
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
35
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 38 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295015161), received between Jun 28, 2017 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 35 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 3 reportsDec 2025: 2 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 1 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 5 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520265
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn28
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated5

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information9
  • No Code Available9
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
  • Pain6
  • Joint Dislocation5
  • No Information3
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 38 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 17, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that the insert worn was out.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50804268 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Naturally Worn

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50794960 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that post hip implant surgical procedure it was observed that the insert was worn out - right.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50755627 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported the post hip implant surgical procedure it was observed that the insert was worn out - right.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50755530 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that a worn-out left insert during a hip surgery. The device was still implanted. The issue related to polyethylene wear associated with long-term use and not to the locking ring itself. All available information has been disclosed.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50736562 ↗
  • InjuryJul 29, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that following hip surgery patient had a wear of the right polyethylene liner. A revision surgery will take place once the custom made implant has been produced and delivered to the customer. No patient harm was reported

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50074011 ↗
  • InjuryJun 22, 2026Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON ORDERS A PATIENT-SPECIFIC HIP INLAY FOR A PLANNED REVISION OPERATION DUE TO NORMAL AND EXPECTED POLYETHYLENE ABRASION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DATE OF FIRST SURGERY: 10 YEARS AGO. REVISION DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NO PRODUCT DEFECTS COMPLAINED ABOUT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 25576320 ↗
  • InjuryMay 5, 2026Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A WORN OUT PE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25082392 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A LEFT IMPLANT WITH WORN POLYETHYLENE, RESULTING IN THE REVISION PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24544989 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A A RIGHT IMPLANT WITH WORN POLYETHYLENE, RESULTING IN THE REVISION PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24544900 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 23, 2026Naturally Worn

    WORN OUT DURALOC MARATHON HIP IMPLANT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24413704 ↗
  • InjuryJan 9, 2026Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DURALOC MARATHON HIP IMPLANT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS WORN OUT. REVISION SURGERY IS NEEDED. THE REVISION SURGERY DATE IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS STAGE AS THE CUSTOM-MADE PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE MANUFACTURED FIRST.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24023380 ↗
  • InjuryDec 15, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO HIP PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 23803750 ↗
  • InjuryDec 12, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    SURGEON IS ORDERING A PATIENT SPECIFIC HIP-INLAY FOR A PLANNED REVISION BECAUSE OF NORMAL AND EXPECTED PE-WEAR. THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION OF ANY PRODUCT DEFICIENCY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. DOI: >10 YRS. AGO. DOR: PLANNED TO TAKE PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23789128 ↗
  • InjuryNov 18, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ON (B)(6). AFTER THAT REVISION, THE PATIENT DISLOCATED. THE SECOND REVISION HAPPENED ON (B)(6), WHERE A CONSTRAINING LINER WAS USED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 23580819 ↗
  • InjuryNov 12, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. PATIENT DISLOCATED TWICE. DR DECIDED TO CONSTRAIN. THE CUP WAS FINE. IN THIS REVISION, THE DYNAMIC LOCKING RING WAS BENT SO SURGEON TRIED ANOTHER ONE BEFORE PUTTING IN A CONSTRAINED LINER. IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WAS BENT WHEN IT WAS IMPLANTED, OR AS A RESULT OF THE DISLOCATIONS. DOI: (B)(6) 2025, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP. RELATED COMPLAINT (B)(4) CAPTURES PREVIOUS DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 23536417 ↗
  • InjuryNov 5, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT NEEDS TO BE REVISED DUE TO WORN OUT OF THE PE AND PAIN. THE INITIAL SURGERY WAS PERFORMED 2013. REVISION SURGERY FOR LINER REPLACEMENT. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 23480002 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO POLY WEAR. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23439130 ↗
  • InjuryJun 10, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT IS IN PAIN, WORN OUT PE ON THE RIGHT HIP JOINT.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 22178342 ↗
  • InjuryApr 18, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 19134332 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2024; AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 18769761 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 7, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO POLY WEAR. DOI: 1999. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16310919 ↗
  • InjuryAug 17, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. DOI: (B)(6) 1996. DOR: (B)(6) 2022. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 15243254 ↗
  • InjuryJun 29, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. DOI: (B)(6) 2021. DOR: (B)(6) 2022; AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 14852325 ↗
  • InjuryNov 3, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS HAVING INSTABILITY ISSUES SO THE SURGEON REMOVED THE CUP AND REPLACED IT WITH A COMPETITOR MDM CUP AND PUT A NEW BALL ON THE SOLUTION STEM. COULD NOT FIND INFO ON THE FIRST SURGERY WHEN AND WHERE IT WAS DONE. COULD NOT LOCATE REF OR PART #S FOR THE CUP THAT WAS REMOVED. DOI: (B)(6) 2019, DOR: (B)(6) 2020, LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 10778087 ↗

Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented devices

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.