MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ARTICUL/EZE BALL 28 +5 BR; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number	136512000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was experiencing instability.Per patient, primary surgery was done at clinic 26 years ago.Revision was performed.Date of event was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees hat the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: d10.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: patient experiencing instability (non-compliant patient) per patient primary done at clinic 26 years ago.The product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.See attachment (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (1), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (2), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (3), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (4), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (5), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (6), (b)(4) device photo ad 13 may 2025 (7).The photo investigation revealed that the head has signs of organic material, however it is consistent with the explanation process.No signs of a device nonconformance was observed.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the articul/eze ball 28 +5 br would have not contributed to the reported adverse event.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: 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.H11 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot, expiry date), h4.Corrected: d4 (primary udi number).

• Brand Name: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 28 +5 BR
• 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: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22114133
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-08743
• Device Sequence Number: 12500273
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033080
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033080(17)040202(10)TD6ES1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K883460
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/02/2004
• Device Catalogue Number: 136512000
• Device Lot Number: TD6ES1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2025; 06/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2025; 06/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/1999
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP DURALOC; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR LINERS
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown