MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DePuy Orthopaedics Inc US PINNACLE ALTRX; Hip Poly Acetabular Liners

Catalog Number	122132150
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	08/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the cup, liner, screw and head were exchanged due to infection.There was no harm done to the patient and there was no adverse effects from the case.All pieces were removed from the field immediately.It was stated that acetabular cup was loose.Loosening interface was marked as the bone to implant.Doi: unknown dor: (b)(6) 2026 affected side: left.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: h3, h6: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.

• Brand Name: PINNACLE ALTRX
• Common Device Name: Hip Poly Acetabular Liners
• Manufacturer (Section D): DePuy Orthopaedics Inc US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 -098
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE Warsaw Mfg Site; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; +1(908)386-3534
• MDR Report Key: 50586245
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-15124
• Device Sequence Number: 13300958
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295016168
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295016168(17)300331(10)M8848Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 122132150
• Device Lot Number: M8848Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female