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EMPHASYS 4722-54-440Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · EMPHASYS POLYETHYLENE LINER AOX +4 NEUTRAL 54MM 40MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295500070), received between May 6, 2025 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 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 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection3
  • Fall1
  • Inflammation1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Joint Laxity1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED AND STATES THAT THE AFFECTED AREA IS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 24162787 ↗
  • InjuryOct 15, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS INFECTED AND NEEDED TO BE WASHED OUT AND PUT A NEW LINER AND HEAD IN WITH ANTIBIOTICS. DOI (B)(6) 2025, DOR (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE- UNKNOWN HIP.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 23296699 ↗
  • InjuryAug 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT STARTED HAVING REDNESS AROUND THE INCISION. DETERMINED THAT IT COULD BE INFECTED RESULTING IN AND I&D. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Inflammation; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22914167 ↗
  • InjuryJul 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A FALL POST-OPERATIVELY AND DEVELOPED AN UNSTABLE HIP CONSTRUCT. SURGERY PERFORMED TO SWITCH LINER/HEAD TO DUAL MOBILITY AND ADD LEG LENGTH TO ADD STABILITY. DOI: ON (B)(6) 2025, DOE: ON (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Fall; Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 22457809 ↗
  • InjuryMay 6, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DISLOCATED TOTAL HIP SO DOCTOR PUT IN A DUAL MOBILITY FOR MORE STABILITY. DOI: (B)(6) 2025, DOR: UNKNOWN, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 21968867 ↗

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