PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-064Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295016380), received between Oct 13, 2017 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 11 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (6 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 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that patient was revised due to infection.Affected side-Right hip.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50920689 ↗
• InjurySep 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that Head and liner were removed and replaced with washout for infection.Affected Side: Unknown.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50917560 ↗
• InjuryMar 14, 2025Adverse 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: LEFT HIP.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 21610712 ↗
• InjuryDec 26, 2024Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn; Fracture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A HEAD BALL AND LINER EXCHANGE ON A PATIENT WHO HAD COME BACK IN DUE TO PAIN. THE LINER FOR CUP HAD POPPED OUT. THE STEM AND HEAD BALL WERE SITTING SUPERIOR IN CUP. THE HEAD BALL SHOWED WEAR AND LINER SHOWED WEAR AS WELL WITH POSSIBLE BROKEN TAB. THE INITIAL SURGERY WAS THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE REVISED DATE OF (B)(6) 2024, THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 21018720 ↗
• InjuryJan 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD A LEFT HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATED HIP. A NEW PINNACLE LINER AND SROM CERAMIC HEAD WERE IMPLANTED AT THAT TIME. THE PATIENTS PREVIOUS SURGERY WAS DONE IN BALTIMORE YEARS AGO. THE PATIENT IS NOW INFECTED AND CAME IN FOR RESECTION WITH PROSTALAC SPACER INSERTION. SURGICAL DELAY UNKNOWN. (B)(6). AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 18488476 ↗
• InjuryJan 24, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  REVISION COMPLETED DUE TO DISASSOCIATION OF LINER FIVE YEARS POST INITIAL SURGERY. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2022; AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 13335077 ↗
• InjuryAug 31, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENTS HIP DISLOCATED TWICE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO IMPLANT A CONSTRAINED LINER. 64+4 10 DEGREE AND A 40+9 H. DOI: (B)(6) 2021 - DOR: (B)(6) 2021 (RIGHT HIP).

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 12392407 ↗
• InjuryApr 1, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS LINER DISASSOCIATION. DOI: (B)(6) 2019. DOR: (B)(6) 2020. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 9911643 ↗
• InjuryMay 13, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS INFECTION.

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 8603236 ↗
• InjuryNov 16, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO RECURRING DISLOCATIONS. THE SURGEON SAID THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE IMPLANTS.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 7039954 ↗
• InjuryOct 13, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS OSTEOLYSIS OF ACETABULUM AND PERIPROSTHETIC DISLOCATION OF HIP JOINT. ALL ACETABULUM COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED AND ANOTHER COMPANY'S PRODUCTS WERE USED FOR THE REVISION.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Osteolysis

  MAUDE report 6948122 ↗