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NA 2531-08-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · 12/14 ARTICULEZE TRIAL 40mm +12 · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
15
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295129080), received between Mar 30, 2020 and Sep 27, 2024 — classified as 15 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (12 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 3 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 3 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn12
  • Scratched Material9
  • Crack4
  • Break3
  • Peeled/Delaminated2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6

Recent adverse event reports

The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Scratched Material; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED ON AUGUST 20, 2024 THAT ALL ITEMS ARE SCRATCHED DUE TO REPEATED USE. THE EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20325851 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2024Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT WAS CREATED DUE TO THE EXCESS IMPACTED PRODUCTS IN (B)(4). DAMAGED PLASTIC FEMORAL HEAD TRIALS NEED REPLACEMENT. PLASTIC IS WORN AND SCRATCHED ON HEAD TRIALS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18434849 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2024Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT WAS CREATED DUE TO THE EXCESS IMPACTED PRODUCTS IN (B)(4). DAMAGED PLASTIC FEMORAL HEAD TRIALS - NEED REPLACEMENT PLASTIC IS WORN AND SCRATCHED ON HEAD TRIALS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18434848 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2024Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT WAS CREATED DUE TO THE EXCESS IMPACTED PRODUCTS IN (B)(4). DAMAGED PLASTIC FEMORAL HEAD TRIALS - NEED REPLACEMENT. PLASTIC IS WORN AND SCRATCHED ON HEAD TRIALS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18434846 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 28, 2023Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    ADDITIONAL CASE IN REGARDS TO (B)(4) AS IT HAS MORE THAT 10 IMPACTED PRODUCTS. PLASTIC TRIALS ARE WORN OUT, WITH DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC. POSSIBLE PLASTIC SHARDS. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES: NO.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18215809 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMORAL TRIAL HEAD HAS DAMAGED PLASTIC POSSIBLY SHEDDING PLASTIC SHARDS. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18180835 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Break; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMORAL TRIAL HEAD HAS DAMAGED PLASTIC POSSIBLY SHEDDING PLASTIC SHARDS. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18180831 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn; Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL HEADS WERE WORN TO THE POINT THE PLASTIC WAS FLAKING OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16329166 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn; Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL HEADS WERE WORN TO THE POINT THE PLASTIC WAS FLAKING OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16325467 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Crack; Naturally Worn; Crack; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE IN A BAD SHAPE. PLASTIC IS CUT FROM RETRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10711278 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Crack; Naturally Worn; Crack; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE IN A BAD SHAPE. PLASTIC IS CUT FROM RETRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10711277 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Crack; Naturally Worn; Crack; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE IN A BAD SHAPE. PLASTIC IS CUT FROM RETRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10711276 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Crack; Naturally Worn; Crack; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE IN A BAD SHAPE. PLASTIC IS CUT FROM RETRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10711275 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2020Scratched Material; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 32 + 40MM HEAD TRIALS NEED REPLACED DUE TO SCRATCHES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9901026 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2020Scratched Material; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 32 + 40MM HEAD TRIALS NEED REPLACED DUE TO SCRATCHES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9900989 ↗

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