MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 EMSYS ACE IMP CURVED; HIP INSTRUMENT - IMPACTOR

Catalog Number	481201550
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while assembling the cup onto the handle, the thread would not engage fully.It was removed and another handle was used to implant.There was no harm to the patient and no delay in case.
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: d9.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: according to the information received, it was reported that while assembling the cup onto the handle.The thread would not engage fully.It was removed and another handle was used to implant.There was no harm to the patient and no delay in case.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the emsys ace imp curved tip is cross threaded.The potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error, with the damage likely resulting from off-axis assembly, prying motion while device is assembled.Proper handling and adherence to the approved use of the device can diminish the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed using a laboratory sample mating device and the reported condition was able to replicate due to the issue observed on the tip of the device.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the emsys ace imp curved would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use error, and 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 depuy synthes 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.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: EMSYS ACE IMP CURVED
• Common Device Name: HIP INSTRUMENT - IMPACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24237288
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-02194
• Device Sequence Number: 10188218
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295504061
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295504061(10)PC5772956
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 481201550
• Device Lot Number: PC5772956
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2026; 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026; 03/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown