MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number	136552000
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/21/2026
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.Additional narrative: h3, h6: investigation summary.No device associated with this report was received for examination.The adverse symptoms alleged and product code reported is associated with the depuy metal on metal articulation.A complaint database search and/or device manufacturing (dhr) reviews will not be 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had a metal-on-metal pinnacle cup with noticeable metal debris present within the hip joint.The trunnion was inspected and found to be in good condition without significant damage or corrosion.The doctor elected to retain the existing cup and revise the construct by implanting a polyethylene liner and femoral head.Doi: unknown.Dor: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: left hip.

• Brand Name: ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +5
• Common Device Name: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• 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: 25518979
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-10203
• Device Sequence Number: 10165226
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033936
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033936(17)130218(10)2242780
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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

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: 02/18/2013
• Device Catalogue Number: 136552000
• Device Lot Number: 2242780
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2006
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown