PINNACLE ALTRXRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 98 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5,631
- Deaths reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 5,477
- Recalls
- 0
We found 98 models of PINNACLE ALTRX by Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 5,631 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 9, 2013 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 5 deaths, 5,477 injuries, 149 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2,581 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported PINNACLE ALTRX problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2,581
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2,347
- Insufficient Device Problem Information267
- Fracture227
- Naturally Worn226
- Difficult to Insert87
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available68
- Noise, Audible67
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation2,218
- No Code Available1,487
- Unspecified Infection1,439
- Pain867
- Joint Laxity402
- Insufficient Information324
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available204
- Not Applicable202
PINNACLE ALTRX models
98 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-152PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death316 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-452PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED279 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-048PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED260 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-056PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED257 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-454PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED244 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-150PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED240 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-154PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED231 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-450PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED215 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-058PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death201 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-148PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED180 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-456PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED140 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-448PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED134 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-052PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED125 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-060PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED103 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-156PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED92 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-458PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED86 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-456PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death81 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-056Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented79 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-156PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED75 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-054PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED70 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-158PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED64 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-458PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED60 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-158PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED56 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-062PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED46 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-460PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED40 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-058Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented39 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-046PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED37 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-460PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED37 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-160PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED36 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-160PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED33 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-050PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED28 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-060Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented28 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-146PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED27 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-044PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED24 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-462PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED24 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-162PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED23 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-256PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED22 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-152PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED20 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-056PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death18 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-252PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death18 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-452PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED17 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-048PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED14 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-462PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED14 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-062PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED13 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-144PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED12 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-154PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED11 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-254PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED11 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-064PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED11 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-256PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED9 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-164PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED9 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-058PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-454PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-164PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-44-462PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-162Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-464PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-248PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED7 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-464PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED7 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-466Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented7 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-148PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-250PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-258PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-44-162PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-44-164PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-44-464PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-258Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-064PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED6 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-052PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED4 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-166PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED4 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-158Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented4 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-166Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented4 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-150PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-448PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-450PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-260PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-262PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-458Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-262PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-468PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-254PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-466PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-44-166PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-48-470PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-062PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-156Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-464PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-266Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-470Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-066Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-072PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-074Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-168PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-40-170PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-152PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-28-156PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
Recent PINNACLE ALTRX adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 30, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
It was reported that the patient was revised to constrained liner due to dislocation. DOI: Unknown .DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Left hip.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50947513 ↗InjurySep 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that patient was revised due to possible infection liner and head removed.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026. Affected Side: Unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50945446 ↗InjurySep 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50935280 ↗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
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50919842 ↗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 ↗InjurySep 28, 2026Fracture; Noise, Audible
It was reported that the patient came into clinic reporting a squeak sound, images were taken. The patient was revised due to hip liner breakage. Surgeon did a head and liner exchange. The reported outcome was that the revision went well and the patient returned home.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50915274 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient was revised due to infection.DOI: Unknown.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected Side: Unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50889086 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient was revised due to instability.DOI: Unknown. DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Unknown hip.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 50888516 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn
It was reported that ALTRX NEUT 32IDX48OD was associated with liner disassociation identified on X-ray during a planned revision arthroplasty. Intra-operatively, the liner was described as worn and warped, and the ceramic femoral head exhibited substantial wear. The acetabular cup appeared intact, and the screw was flush. Patient harm was reported, and revision surgery was required; as a result, the head and liner were revised, and a new lipped liner and TS head were implanted. The implant products involved were explanted; the ALTRX NEUT 32IDX48OD and UNK Hip Femoral Head Ceramic were discarded, and the UNK Hip Acetabular Cup Pinnacle was retained by the customer.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50884247 ↗InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient is unstable. The cup and liner were taken out and their position was changed during a revision procedure.DOI: (b)(6) 2010.DOR: (b)(6)2026.Affected side: Left hip.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 50873110 ↗InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the I&D poly swap & head exchange. No issues or problems or delays during this case.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Right Hip.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50872177 ↗InjurySep 23, 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 50870044 ↗InjurySep 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that revised head liner to dual mobility for instability. No other information available.DOI: Unknown.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected Side: Right.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 50858783 ↗InjurySep 21, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50848223 ↗
Other Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. products
All Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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