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
All models of PINNACLE ALTRX (98)
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
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 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
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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