Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-09-16Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  ACETABULAR CUP UHMWPE 61-3258 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 44MM 69-2244 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 46MM 69-2246 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 48MM 69-2248 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 50MM 69-2850 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 52MM 69-2852 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 50MM 2099-2250 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 52MM 2099-2252 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 56MM 2099-2256 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 28MM 61MM 2099-2861 EIUS UNI TIB SMALL RM/LL 9MM 6636-0-419 PCA CONST LINER 32MM NEUTRAL C - SHELL 6299-N-332 SYS 12 CONST LINER 32ID 10 DEG P6 +4MM 6302-H-632 TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22D 690-00-22D TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22E 690-00-22E TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28F 690-00-28F TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28G 690-00-28G TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 32I 690-00-32I TRIDENT 0 POLY INSERT 28mm ID 620-00-28D TRIDENT CONSTR ACET INSERT 690-10-28K TRIDENT CONSTRAINED INSERT 690-10-22E 690-10-22F 690-10-28G 690-10-28H 690-10-28I Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

  Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.

• 2024-01-18Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  Exactech Novation Hip System, Catalog Numbers: 134-36-45

  Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag.

• 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control

  R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339152, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

  The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

• 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control

  R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 56 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339156, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

  The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

• 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control

  R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 58 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339158, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

  The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

• 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control

  R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 60 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339160, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

  The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

• 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control

  R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 62 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339162, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

  The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

• 2012-11-20TerminatedLabeling Change Control

  Trilogy II Constrained Liner The Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner serves as the articular surface for a femoral head in total hip arthroplasty.

  Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner devices were packaged in incorrect cartons. The product is packaged in the incorrect carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct, matching the product inside the carton.

• 2012-09-20TerminatedLabeling Change Control

  S-Rom Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foil pouch and vacuum sealed; a ring is placed into a Tyvek/PET pouch and sealed; the foil pouch and Tyvek/PET pouch are placed into a nylon outer pouch and sealed. This is then placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Description: Total Hip System Poly Dial Liner is part of the S-ROM Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-ROM stem. The S-ROM liner is used 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. Intended Use: Total Hip System Poly Dial Liner is part of the S-Rom Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-Rom stem. The S Rom liner is used 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.

  Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton label has an Incorrect Color Code Series Designation. We have received one complaint regarding this issue.

• 2010-10-18TerminatedOther

  R3 (TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D., CONSTRAINED LINER, UHMWPE, CO-CR, TI-6AL-4V, REF 71339152, STERILE EO, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Hip prosthesis acetabular component. Acetabular Liner

  The firm received reports of a femoral head popping out of the liner intraoperatively.