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PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-064Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PINNACLE HIP SOLUTIONS ALTRX POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR LINER NEUTRAL 40mm ID 64mm OD · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295393382), received between Sep 5, 2018 and Oct 13, 2023 — classified as 6 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (4 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.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated4
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation4
  • No Code Available2
  • Tissue Damage1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 13, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO CHRONIC DISLOCATION AND THE SURGEON IMPLANTED DUAL MOBILITY IMPLANTS. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION: NO PREVIOUS REVISION DUE TO CHRONIC DISLOCATION, THIS WAS THE FIRST REVISION FOLLOWING THE PRIMARY. DOI: (B)(6) 2016. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 17930432 ↗
  • InjuryJun 22, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT NO PREVIOUS SURGERIES FOR DISLOCATION. THE LINER WAS NEITHER WORN NOR FRACTURED. NO INDICATED DEFICIENCIES WITH OUR PRODUCTS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THE SURGEON HAD SEEN THE PATIENT SINCE THE PRIMARY SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; No Code Available

    MAUDE report 10178388 ↗
  • InjurySep 13, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    PPF AND STICKER SHEETS RECEIVED. PPF ALLEGES DISLOCATION AFTER FIRST REVISION. DOI: (B)(6) 2014, NONE REPORTED (LEFT HIP). (B)(4) FOR THE FIRST REVISION.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 9046075 ↗
  • InjuryJan 17, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PPF AND STICKER SHEETS RECEIVED. PPF ALLEGES METAL WEAR AND METALLOSIS.

    Patient problems: Tissue Damage

    MAUDE report 8258378 ↗
  • InjuryJan 17, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS INFECTION.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8257021 ↗
  • InjurySep 5, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO MULTIPLE DISLOCATIONS. DOI: (B)(6) 2018. DOR: (B)(6) 2018; RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 7845428 ↗

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