ARTICUL/EZE 2531-55-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ARTICUL/EZE TRIAL HEAD 36mm 15.5 · Class 1
All models of ARTICUL/EZE (22)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295129226), received between Jun 13, 2019 and Mar 29, 2023 — classified as 10 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
- Naturally Worn4
- Material Twisted/Bent2
- Peeled/Delaminated2
- Break1
- Unintended Movement1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material
THIS PC IS TO CAPTURE THE 10 DEVICES RECEIVED IN (B)(4) AS VISUAL ANALYSIS EXHIBITED A REMARKABLE WORN CONDITION AND SEVERAL SCRATCHES THROUGHOUT THE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16636560 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material
THIS PC IS TO CAPTURE THE 10 DEVICES RECEIVED IN (B)(4) AS VISUAL ANALYSIS EXHIBITED A REMARKABLE WORN CONDITION AND SEVERAL SCRATCHES THROUGHOUT THE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16636547 ↗MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn; Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL HEADS ARE WORN TO THE POINT THE PLASTIC IS FLAKING OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16329345 ↗MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn; Peeled/Delaminated; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL HEADS ARE WORN TO THE POINT THE PLASTIC IS FLAKING OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16326057 ↗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 11891429 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WORN INSTRUMENTS IDENTIFIED BY SPD AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11783808 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2019Scratched Material; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE ALL SCRATCHED - 3 SET OF 36 MM HEAD TRIALS - ALL NEED REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9378538 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2019Break; Scratched Material; Break; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE ALL SCRATCHED - 3 SET OF 36 MM HEAD TRIALS - ALL NEED REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9378534 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2019Scratched Material; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEADS ARE ALL SCRATCHED - 3 SET OF 36 MM HEAD TRIALS - ALL NEED REPLACED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9378530 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2019Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEAD TRIAL IS SUPER LOOSE ON IMPLANT. DR WAS AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO FALL OFF DURING REDUCTION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8696017 ↗
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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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