MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US DELTA CER HEAD 12/14 32MM +1; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number	136532310
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Osteolysis (2377); Bone Notching (4890)
Date of Event	03/02/2026
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was revised as the pinnacle liner was found to be dislocated.The patient reported hearing a "pop" prior to presentation.Upon inspection, the liner¿s rotational tabs were noted to be worn off.The ceramic head exhibited black debris.Doctor documented signs of osteolysis and medial calcar bone loss.Doctor inspected the locking mechanism and was satisfied with its integrity, proceeding with replacement of the liner.The patient requested to keep the implants removed.Affected side: unknown 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 performed.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: there is 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.Added: d10 concomitant.

• Brand Name: DELTA CER HEAD 12/14 32MM +1
• Common Device Name: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORK MFG & MATERIAL WAREHOUSE; loughbeg ringaskiddy; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24605612
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-04846
• Device Sequence Number: 10343553
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033431
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033431(17)240131(10)9041934
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K031803
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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

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: 01/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 136532310
• Device Lot Number: 9041934
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/05/2019
• 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 32IDX50OD; PINN CAN BONE SCREW 6.5MMX15MM; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR CUP
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female