DJO SURGICAL 951-01-40ERecalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Metal Liner, 40E · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446668992), received between Nov 30, 2023 and May 6, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries.
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K203557); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
Patient problems
- Metal Related Pathology2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 6, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO METALLOSIS BY CUP AND LINER MOVEMENT THAT CREATED METAL ION DEBRIS. PATIENT ALSO HAS AN ALLERGY TO COBALT. CONFIRMED AFTER POST OP ISSUE AFTER INITIAL INDEX SURGERY.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 21973471 ↗InjuryOct 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO METALLOSIS.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 20434667 ↗InjuryNov 30, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K203557. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2147-2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedBrand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD40 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-40E Software Version: NA Product Description
- Z-2148-2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedBrand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD42 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-42F Software Version: NA Product Description
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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