MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +8.5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number	136553000
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy orthopaedics is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy orthopaedics has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy orthopaedics or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy orthopaedics, 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was an implant change of a metal on metal hip.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary 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 perform.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.Device history lot device history lot field - 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 manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received: 1.Was there a surgical delay? if yes, what is the duration of the delay? no.2.Was there any patient harm relevant to this event? if yes, please kindly provide details.No.3.Please confirm if revision surgery was performed or not? if revision surgery is performed then please confirm the date of revision and reason of revision.Revision (b)(6) 2025, metal wear.4.What is the affected side involved in this event? left side.

• Brand Name: ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +8.5
• Common Device Name: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21281922
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-01817
• Device Sequence Number: 18088191
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033950
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033950(17)140227(10)2858915
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K980513
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/27/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 136553000
• Device Lot Number: 2858915
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2009
• 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: Unknown