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Pinnacle Hip Solutions ALTRX Polyethylene Acetabular Liner Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Due to DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary...

Date: March 7, 2012
Company: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Pinnacle Hip Solutions ALTRX Polyethylene Acetabular Liner, Ref 1221-36-452 Product Usage: An acetabular liner is used in combination with other implants for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Quantity: 20 liners

Why Was This Recalled?

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of the AltrX" liner because the product was incorrectly labeled on the box. The box was labeled for a 36IDX52OD +4 Neutral Liner, but the product enclosed was a 36IDX56OD Neutral Liner. Three ( 3 ) complaints were received in January 2012.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 154 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report