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PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-450Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PINNACLE HIP SOLUTIONS ALTRX POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR LINER +4 NEUTRAL 28mm ID 50mm OD · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295016076), received between Apr 1, 2020 and Dec 5, 2025 — classified as 2 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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 5, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THE LINER HAS BEEN WORN DOWN AND SPANNED OUT AFTER TEN (10) MONTHS. THE ACETABULUM WAS RE-REAMED AND IMPLANTS WERE REPLACED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23729106 ↗
  • InjuryApr 1, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A LEFT THA PERFORMED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DOING GREAT UNTIL THE PATIENT NEEDED TO GET A SPINAL FUSION. AFTER THE SPINAL SURGERY THE SURGEON TOLD ME THE PATIENT STARTED TO DEVELOP SOME INSTABILITY. THE SURGEON DID NOT WANT TO USE A CONSTRAINED LINER AND SINCE PINNACLE DOESN'T HAVE A DUAL MOBILITY OPTION, HE ONLY CHOICE WAS TO REMOVE THE CUP AND PUT IN A DUAL MOBILITY. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE LINER, SCREWS, AND CUP. PUT IN A G7 CUP AND USED A CERAMIC 28 TS HEAD FROM DEPUY TO MATCH THE TRILOCK STEM. DOI: (B)(6) 2010. DOR: (B)(6) 2020, LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 9913708 ↗

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