MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DePuy Orthopaedics Inc US ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM -2; Articuleze Head (12/14 Taper) : Hip Metal Femoral Heads

Catalog Number	136550000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
Date of Event	08/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient fell and broke lateral side of the bone.Surgeon removed the summit stem and implanted a revision stem.Surgeon swapped out the liner and head also.Doi: (b)(6) 2013.Dor: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: left 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) investigation summary according to the information provided, it was reported that patient fell and broke lateral side of the bone.Surgeon removed the summit stem and implanted a revision stem.Surgeon swapped out the liner and head also.Since the complaint device was not returned, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If the device or additional information is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.It has been determined that no corrective or preventive actions are proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue caused the reported condition.As part of depuy synthes quality processes, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released in accordance with approved specifications.Additional monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trend analysis as part of post-market safety surveillance activities.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: d1, d10 concomitant.

• Brand Name: ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM -2
• Common Device Name: Articuleze Head (12/14 Taper) : Hip Metal Femoral Heads
• Manufacturer (Section D): DePuy Orthopaedics Inc US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 -098
• Manufacturer (Section G): Cork Mfg & Material Warehouse; loughbeg ringaskiddy; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; +1(908)386-3534
• MDR Report Key: 50734091
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-15605
• Device Sequence Number: 18791564
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033899
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033899(10)3519988
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2013
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2026

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: 09/30/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: 136550000
• Device Lot Number: 3519988
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2012
• 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 36IDX54OD; SUMMIT DUOFIX TAP SZ4 HI OFF
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 184 LB