TRI-LOCKRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy (Ireland) · 21 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 207
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
We found 21 models of TRI-LOCK by Depuy (Ireland) in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 207 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 9, 2017 and Sep 9, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 202 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (56 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 TRI-LOCK problems
Device problems
- Naturally Worn56
- Device-Device Incompatibility47
- Scratched Material35
- Break24
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available18
- Material Deformation18
- Physical Resistance/Sticking17
- Peeled/Delaminated11
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient158
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions32
- No Code Available22
- Not Applicable9
- Insufficient Information6
- No Information6
- Unspecified Tissue Injury1
TRI-LOCK models
21 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-030BROACH30 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-06-300TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT27 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-050BROACH25 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-040BROACH22 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-070BROACH17 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-005BROACH16 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-060BROACH15 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-003BROACH13 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-010BROACH13 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-020BROACH13 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-05-100TEMPLATE3 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-06-100TEMPLATE3 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-100BROACH2 reports
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-080BROACH1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-090BROACH1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-110BROACH1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-03-120BROACH1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-05-200TEMPLATE1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-05-350TEMPLATE1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-05-450TEMPLATE1 report
- TRI-LOCK 2012-05-550TEMPLATE1 report
Recent TRI-LOCK adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported that the Broaches were broke during a case. Surgeon needed to ordered all new sets of broaches with the new Design in case this happens again, then surgeon will be able to easily extract a broach.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50689749 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUT GUIDE WAS BENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23843809 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE METAL AND PLASTIC IS BREAKING AND CHIPPING OFF OLD TRAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19011464 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE METAL AND PLASTIC IS BREAKING AND CHIPPING OFF OLD TRAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19011410 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BROACH WILL NOT ASSEMBLE TO HANDLE AS INTENDED. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES NO, WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: UNKNOWN, IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY UNKNOWN, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST.TRUE
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18658531 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BROACH WILL NOT ASSEMBLE TO HANDLE AS INTENDED. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME: CONSEQUENCES: NO, WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: UNKNOWN, IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY: UNKNOWN, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF: NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF: NONE, BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST: TRUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18658413 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BROACH WILL NOT ASSEMBLE TO HANDLE AS INTENDED. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES NO, WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: UNKNOWN, IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY UNKNOWN, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST. TRUE
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18658389 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BROACH WILL NOT ASSEMBLE TO HANDLE AS INTENDED. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES --> NO, WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: --> UNKNOWN, IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY --> UNKNOWN, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF -->NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF -->NONE, (B)(4) DEVICE PROPERTY OF -->NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF -->NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF -->NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF -->NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF -->NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF -->NONE BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST.--> TRUE
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18658379 ↗MalfunctionAug 1, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON INSERTING BROACH INTO BROACH HANDLE/ADAPTER, IT WOULD NOT INSERT PROPERLY. THE BROACH WAS NOT ABLE TO BE USED. NOTHING LEFT IN PATIENT AND THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17436246 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE IN QUESTION WAS USED IN THE SURGERY. IN THE SURGERY, THE SAID PRODUCT HAD A TIGHT CONNECTION TO THE OFFSET HANDLE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ATTACH AND DETACH. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHIN 30 MINUTES SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17369830 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material; Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE KINCISE BROACH ADAPTER WOULDN¿T ATTACH TO THE BROACHES. LOOKS LIKE THE ¿NECK¿ OF THE BROACH HAS BEEN SCARED OR DAMAGED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16952910 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material; Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE KINCISE BROACH ADAPTER WOULDN¿T ATTACH TO THE BROACHES. LOOKS LIKE THE ¿NECK¿ OF THE BROACH HAS BEEN SCARED OR DAMAGED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16952909 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATED THAT NOTHING BROKE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16251833 ↗InjuryJan 5, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZE 7 TRILOCK BROACH BROKE WHILE INSIDE PATIENTS FEMORAL CANAL REQUIRING ADDITIONAL OPERATIVE TIME, EXTENDED OSTEOTOMY AND CABLES TO RETRIEVE AND REPAIR FEMUR. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16101462 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2022Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STATED THAT A SMALL RESECTION OF BONE WAS PERFORMED REVEALING THE TEETH OF THE BROACH AND POUNDED OUT WITH A TAMP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 15906556 ↗
Other Depuy (Ireland) products
All Depuy (Ireland) 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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