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Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular Liners

K132959510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 10, 2014171-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3358

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Cleared on Mar 10, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K102423 (DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., 2010) after a 171-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1993. 13 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Mar 10, 2014
Review
171 days
Class
Class II
Product code
LPH
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K930712 (1993). 12 ancestors in all. 13 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

  1. Root · 6 generations backK930712 P.F.C. Total Hip System Porous Coated ModularJohnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1993
  2. 5 generations backK983014 Summit Acetabular SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1998
  3. 4 generations backK000306 Pinnacle Acetabular SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
  4. 3 generations backK062148 Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular Cup LinerDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006
  5. 2 generations backK072963 Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2008
  6. 1 generation backK102423 Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  7. This deviceK132959 Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2014
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK221636 EMPHASYS Acetabular SystemDepuy Ireland UC · 2022
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK231873 DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT…Depuy Ireland UC · 2024
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK183582 MPACT ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2019
  11. Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK230011 Mpact ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2023
  12. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK251292 RECLAIM Monobloc Revision Femoral StemDepuy Ireland UC · 2025

Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2019: 12022: 12023: 12024: 22025: 42026: 4
2019high 4 (2025) · low 0 (2020)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K221636EMPHASYS Acetabular SystemDepuy Ireland UC · 2022 · cites it directly7descendants
  • K231873DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT DuoFix Hip…Depuy Ireland UC · 2024 · cites it directly5descendants
  • K183582MPACT ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2019 · cites it directly4descendants
  • K230011Mpact ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2023 · 2 generations on3descendants
  • K251292RECLAIM Monobloc Revision Femoral StemDepuy Ireland UC · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−6K930712P.F.C. Total Hip System Porous Coated ModularJohnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc.1993—
−5K983014Summit Acetabular SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.1998—
−4K000306Pinnacle Acetabular SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.20001
−3K062148Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular Cup LinerDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2006—
−2K072963Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2008—
−1K102423Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.20102
0 (this device)K132959Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2014—
+1K221636EMPHASYS Acetabular SystemDepuy Ireland UC2022—
+1K231873DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT DuoFix Hip…Depuy Ireland UC2024—
+1K183582MPACT ExtensionMedacta International S.A.2019—
+2K230011Mpact ExtensionMedacta International S.A.2023—
+2K251292RECLAIM Monobloc Revision Femoral StemDepuy Ireland UC2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199410
199520
199610
200410
200510

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201910
202210
202310
202420
202540
202640
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K132959, 1993–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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What was it cleared against? (1)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K102423Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular Liners
Summary page 1
…emented prosthesis Product Code(s) LPH, LZO Legally marketed device(s) to DePuy Pinnacle ALTRX Acetabular Liners which equivalence is claimed (K 102423, cleared October 29, 20 10) Reason for 510(k) submission Line extension Device description The DePuy Pinnacle…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.20102
†K033273Depuy Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System, Esl Marathon Polyethylene Liners, and Depuy Ultima…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2004—
†K033338Pinnacle Revision SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2004—
†K072963Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2008—

Also cleared against K102423: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (13)

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3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K221636EMPHASYS Acetabular SystemDepuy Ireland UC20227
K231873DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT DuoFix Hip…Depuy Ireland UC20245
K183582MPACT ExtensionMedacta International S.A.20194

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.4 years on median.
  • 2 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K221636 (Depuy Ireland UC, 2022) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K102423.

How does its category compare?

All LPH devices

LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · LPH

12in 2025

2007: 102008: 102009: 32010: 152011: 162012: 252013: 112014: 202015: 182016: 102017: 122018: 92019: 222020: 72021: 82022: 142023: 102024: 62025: 122026 (partial year): 8
2007high 25 (2012) · low 3 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · LPH

153in 2025

2007: 116 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 112 days median2010: 100 days median2011: 110 days median2012: 76 days median2013: 135 days median2014: 129 days median2015: 111 days median2016: 150 days median2017: 121 days median2018: 145 days median2019: 164 days median2020: 164 days median2021: 410 days median2022: 247 days median2023: 111 days median2024: 92 days median2025: 153 days median2026 (partial year): 256 days median
2007high 410 (2021) · low 76 (2012)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · LPH

4in 2025

2007: 162008: 12009: 22010: 222011: 262012: 302013: 92014: 32015: 12016: 82017: 142018: 22019: 82020: 62021: 42022: 22023: 22024: 12025: 42026 (partial year): 2
2007high 30 (2012) · low 1 (2008)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · LPH

6,163in 2025

2007: 5092008: 7062009: 1,1562010: 2,0072011: 3,3202012: 3,7852013: 5,0022014: 5,1632015: 5,8302016: 4,9002017: 5,3122018: 5,9542019: 7,1302020: 5,4292021: 5,9782022: 5,2232023: 5,3452024: 5,6262025: 6,163
2007high 7,130 (2019) · low 509 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code LPH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071011616509
200810861706
2009311221,156
201015100222,007
201116110263,320
20122576303,785
20131113595,002
20142012935,163
20151811115,830
20161015084,900
201712121145,312
2018914525,954
20192216487,130
2020716465,429
2021841045,978
20221424725,223
20231011125,345
202469215,626
20251215346,163
202682562—

What is it indicated for?

The DePuy Pinnacle AltrX Acetabular Cup Liners are indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures. Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions: 1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia. 2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. 3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck. 4. Failed previous hip surgery, including joint…

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The DePuy Pinnacle AltrX Acetabular Cup Liners are indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures.

Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:

1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.

2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.

4. Failed previous hip surgery, including joint reconstruction, internal fixation, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.

5. Certain cases of ankylosis.

The Pinnacle AltrX Acetabular Cup Liners are indicated for use with Pinnacle Acetabular Cups in cementless applications.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K132959: Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular Liners.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132959

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026