MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ARTICUL/EZE BALL 32 +1 GR; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number	136521000
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Joint Dislocation (2374); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event	06/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that surgeon had a patient presented with a disassociated pinnacle altrx liner requiring revision.There was loosening of 48x32 n altrx liner at non cemented interface.Cement manufacture was unknown.The femoral head was displaced superior and rubbing the superior rim of the cup.After explanting the femoral head and remaining liner, thorough washout/debridement, and cup/stem stability/fixation checked, a dm construct was determined to best correct possible causations.Hip was reduced with a 48x41 dm liner, 41x22.225 head liner, and 22.225 metal head.Stability was satisfactory.Affected side: right hip.
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 manufacturer narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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: the device lot number is unknown; therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.
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 that 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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 32 +1 GR
• 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): LEEDS MFG & MATERIAL WAREHOUSE; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22495989
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-12005
• Device Sequence Number: 12915287
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033172
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033172
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NM
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K883460
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 136521000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2025; 07/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2025; 07/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: ALTRX NEUT 32IDX48OD; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR CUP; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female