PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-250Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295016038), received between Jul 9, 2013 and Aug 15, 2025 — classified as 6 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 15, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT THE PATIENT HAD DISLOCATION AND WAS IMPLANTED ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO, THE EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOR REPORTING. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT SIDE.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 22819772 ↗
• InjuryAug 17, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  CLINICAL ADVERSE EVENT RECEIVED FOR REVISION DUE TO POLY WEAR. EVENT IS SERIOUS AND IS CONSIDERED MODERATE. EVENT IS POSSIBLY RELATED TO DEVICE. EVENT IS NOT RELATED TO PROCEDURE. DATE OF IMPLANT: (B)(6) 2002. DATE OF REVISION: (B)(6) 2023. DATE OF EVENT: (B)(6) 2023. (LEFT HIP). TREATMENT: REVISION; HEAD AND LINER WERE REVISED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17563672 ↗
• InjuryJul 11, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS DISLOCATING, SO THE SURGEON REMOVED DEPUY CUP, LINER AND HEAD AND REPLACED WITH A COMPETITOR'S CUP TO HELP STABILITY AND WENT WITH A LONGER 28 HEAD. DOI: (B)(6) 2017, DOR: (B)(6) 2019, LEFT HIP.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; No Code Available

  MAUDE report 8780705 ↗
• InjuryMay 22, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S CHIEF COMPLAINT WAS PAIN AND A DRAINING WOUND. THE SURGEON WENT IN AND FOUND THE COMPONENTS WELL POSITIONED AND SOLIDLY FIXED. AN I&D WITH INSERT AND HEAD SWAP WAS PREFORMED. THE ACET SHELL AND STEM WAS RETAINED. DOI: (B)(6) 2019. DOR: (B)(6) 2019; LEFT HIP.

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain

  MAUDE report 8631526 ↗
• InjurySep 14, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  DER STATES THAT THE PATIENT BENT DOWN WHILE SITTING ON COMMODE AND TWISTED AROUND TO PICK UP OBJECT ON FLOOR AND FELT A POP IN HER LEFT HIP. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A CLOSED REDUCTION ON (B)(6) 2017 WHICH DISLOCATED AGAIN.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 6866060 ↗
• InjuryJul 9, 2013Insufficient Device Problem Information

  LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN AND DIFFICULTY AMBULATING.

  Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; No Code Available; Pain

  MAUDE report 3214271 ↗