ARTICUL/EZE 2530-85-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ARTICUL/EZE TRIAL BALL GROOVED 28mm DIA +15.5 · Class 1
All models of ARTICUL/EZE (22)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295128984), received between Jul 13, 2017 and Apr 26, 2023 — classified as 12 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Scratched Material” (5 reports).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Scratched Material5
- Break4
- Material Discolored4
- Naturally Worn2
- Crack1
- Cut In Material1
- Defective Device1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Code Available1
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE "ARCTIC"/EZE TRAIL HEADS WERE CHIPPED AND THE COLORS ARE FADED. NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16817528 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ARTIC/EZE TRAIL HEADS WERE CHIPPED AND THE COLORS ARE FADED. NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16817526 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ARTIC/EZE TRAIL HEADS WERE CHIPPED AND THE COLORS ARE FADED. NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16817420 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2022Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE OLD AND SCRATCHED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15588216 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2022Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE OLD AND SCRATCHED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15588185 ↗MalfunctionNov 2, 2021Defective Device; Defective Device
TRIAL HEADS ARE NOT THE RIGHT 12/14 TAPER, ONE IS SMALLER AND ONE IS OVERSIZED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12739001 ↗MalfunctionJun 14, 2021Scratched Material; Scratched Material
SCUFFED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11996169 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS ARE TOO WORN FOR SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11891413 ↗MalfunctionFeb 15, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL ITEMS THAT THE CENTRAL STERILE DEPARTMENT AT MEMORIAL HAVE REQUESTED TO BE REPLACED. 2 FEMORAL IMPACTORS HAVE CRACKS ON EACH NOTCH, 28 HEAD BALL TRIAL HAS A PIECE CHIPPED OFF THE SKIRT, I HAVE 3 GRATER HANDLES THAT APPEAR TO THE PEG IN SHAFT MISSING ON 2, AND A WARPED SPRING ON 1. THE HEAD IMPACTOR HAS CHIPS ON EDGES. I AM RETURNING EACH ITEM SO THE DAMAGE CAN BE VIEWED. NOBODY WAS INJURED, I AM RETURNING ALL, THIS DID NOT DELAY SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11329915 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2020Scratched Material; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE SCRATCHED REALLY BAD AND NEED REPLACING. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10810306 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2019Material Discolored; Scratched Material; Material Discolored; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AGE RELATED FADING, DEEP SCRATCHES FOUND WHEN SET RETURNED TO THE OFFICE FOR INSPECTION. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9076015 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2017Crack; Cut In Material; Crack; Cut In Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON POST SURGICAL EXAMINATION THE TRIAL BALLS WERE NOTICED TO HAVE DEEP CRACKS AND GOUGES.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6709916 ↗
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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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