MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 ARTICUL/EZE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Catalog Number	473422040
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	04/08/2026
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient presented in office for follow up post dislocation and pain.X-rays revealed eccentricity of the implant post hip relocation and the surgeon suspected a head-liner disassociation during the attempted relocation.Revision total hip arthroplasty was scheduled, and intraoperatively, the poly liner was found disassociated with loosening at the non-cemented interface.Both the liner and a well-fixed femoral head were removed due to potential damage, along with the metal dm liner.New components were implanted without delay or patient harm, and hip range of motion was stable post-procedure.It is believed the poly liner disassociation occurred during the attempted relocation, as previous imaging showed all components well fixed and functioning.Doi: (b)(6) 2025.Dor: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: left 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: 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 received: a.Was/were there any adverse consequence/s that affected the patient because of the reported event? other than some discomfort post attempted relocation, no adverse consequences were noted.
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: 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
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24971588
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-07514
• Device Sequence Number: 16076385
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295503187
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295503187(17)340831(10)10248A
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222296
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 473422040
• Device Lot Number: 10248A
• 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: 04/08/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026; 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026; 04/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2024
• 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: BI MENTUM ALTRX LNR 43 22; PINNACLE DM LINER 50_43
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 53 KG