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PINNACLE 2218-90-052Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · PINNACLE GRIPPER 52mm · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295102281), received between Apr 4, 2018 and Mar 16, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE INSTRUMENT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TEETH ON WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND THEREFORE IT WASN'T POSSIBLE TO PLACE THE CERAMIC IMPLANT AS PER THE STANDARD PROCEDURE. SALES REP NOTICED THIS AT THE START OF THE PROCEDURE SO THE SURGEON COULD ANTICIPATE TO IT. THEY TOOK OUT THE LINER AGAIN TO MANUALLY POSITION BEFORE FIXATING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16555339 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2020Break; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN BY DOCTOR AND NO LONGER ATTACHES TO INSERTER HANDLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9794331 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2018Break; Break

    TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT, (B)(6) HOSPITAL, (B)(6) 2018. IMPLANT RETAINING CLIPS SNAPPED OFF DURING IMPLANTATION. ANOTHER TRAY OF INSTRUMENTS OPENED. TEN MINUTES DELAY IN SURGERY. NO AE TO PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 7395272 ↗

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