DJO SURGICAL 412-02-046Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · SHELL, BIPOLAR, MODULAR, ENCORE, SIZE46 · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 14
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 14
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912077378), received between Jun 19, 2017 and Apr 15, 2026 — classified as 14 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
18 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K953510); 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available4
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection4
- Joint Dislocation3
- No Code Available3
- Fall2
- Discomfort1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 15, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PATIENT HAD DISLOCATED POST-OPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 24891967 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO FALL LOWER BODY/DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20036341 ↗InjuryOct 10, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - MDR - FALL LOWER BODY COMPONENT/DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 17909732 ↗InjuryJul 5, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryJun 7, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - FALL LOWER BODY COMPONENT/DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 17083757 ↗InjuryJun 14, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
InjuryJun 1, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - THE PATIENT HAD AN INFECTION. SURGEON REMOVED THE BALL AND SHELL, THEN EVALUATED THE STEM AND THEN DID A THOROUGH WASHOUT OF THE JOINT. SURGEON REPLACED THE BALL AND SHELL WITH A NEW BALL AND SHELL.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14569820 ↗InjuryNov 16, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
InjurySep 3, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10488582 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2020Unstable
REVISION SURGERY - PATIENT HAS A DJO HEMI-ARTHROPLASTY THAT SURGEON REVISED FOR INSTABILITY, SHE WAS DONE OUT OF STATE. HE ANTICIPATE GOING UP ON NECK LENGTH AND DECREASING THE SIZE OF HEAD 1-2 MM.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 10442768 ↗InjuryMar 21, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT BEING CONVERTED FROM A BIPOLAR HIP TO A TOTAL HIP.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7357335 ↗InjuryMar 5, 2018Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT NOT FOLLOWING SURGEON'S INSTRUCTIONS, AND DISLOCATING BIPOLAR FROM HIP SOCKET AFTER CROSSING HER LEGS. EMERGENCY ROOM SURGEON DISENGAGED HEAD FROM STEM WHILE TRYING TO REDUCE. A LONGER NECK AND OFFSET STEM WERE ADDED.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7313538 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT FALLING; THE SURGEON PERFORMED A WASHOUT AND CHANGED THE IMPLANTS.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 6820557 ↗InjuryJun 19, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING AN INFECTION; THE SURGEON REMOVED AND REPLACED THE HEAD AND BIPOLAR.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6650354 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K953510. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0082-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 40mm OD; Cat. #412-01-040; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0095-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 53mm OD; Cat. #412-01-053; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0089-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 47mm OD; Cat. #412-01-047; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0098-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 58mm OD; Cat. #412-01-058; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0094-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 52mm OD; Cat. #412-01-052; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0091-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 49mm OD; Cat. #412-01-049; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0097-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 56mm OD; Cat. #412-01-056; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0099-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 60mm OD; Cat. #412-01-060; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0087-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 45mm OD; Cat. #412-01-045; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0088-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 46mm OD; Cat. #412-01-046; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0084-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 42mm OD; Cat. #412-01-042; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0096-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 54mm OD; Cat. #412-01-054; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0083-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 41mm OD; Cat. #412-01-041; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0085-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 43mm OD; Cat. #412-01-043; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
- Z-0092-2008 · Aug 2, 2007 · TerminatedFoundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 50mm OD; Cat. #412-01-050; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 7
…and 3 more.
Other Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented devices
- STAGEONE 431209Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 recalls0 reports
- SELF CENTERING 1035-45-000Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented84 reports
- LFIT 6260-9-036Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented80 reports
- ACTIS 101011060Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented66 reports
- RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM 11-165228Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 recall1 death12 reports
- SELF CENTERING 1035-44-000Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented60 reports
- TANDEM 71324046Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 recall9 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145170Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented59 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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