EMPHASYS 4725-46-036Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · EMPHASYS DUAL MOBILITY LINER 46mm 36mm · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295500841), received between Dec 3, 2025 and Dec 9, 2025 — classified as 2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation1
- Unspecified Infection1
- Wound Dehiscence1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT PRESENTS WITH POST OPERATIVE INFECTION POST HIP REPLACEMENT FROM A FAILED CEPHALOMEDULLARY NAIL. ALL DEPUY COMPONENTS ARE PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. COMPONENTS ARE REMOVED AND REPLACED DURING AND EXTENSIVE IRRIGATION DEBRIDEMENT AND PLACEMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC BEADS. DELAY WAS DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT THAT WAS SUBMITTED IN A SEPARATE DER. NO PATIENT HARM OCCURRED. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 23759822 ↗InjuryDec 3, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO CHRONIC DISLOCATION. REVISED FROM ORIGINAL NEUTRAL LINER TO DM-STILL DISLOCATING. REVISED TO MAKO TRIDENT AND DM. RETAINED STEM. NO OTHER INFORMATION KNOWN. UNABLE TO READ LOT NUMBER ON CUP. ALL PIECES RETRIEVED. NO OTHER INFORMATION KNOWN DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23705594 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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