EMPHASYS 4722-52-240Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · EMPHASYS POLYETHYLENE LINER AOX ELEVATED RIM 52MM 40MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295501343), received between Aug 25, 2023 and Aug 31, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Fracture2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information4
- Joint Dislocation1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 31, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient was revised due to Pain.DOI: (b)(6) 2026,DOR: (b)(6) 2026,Affected side: Right.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 50524126 ↗InjuryMay 12, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. DOI: (B)(6) 2025, DOR: (B)(6) 2026, AFFECTED SIDE-LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 25148102 ↗InjuryOct 27, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED FOR HIP IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT WITH HEAD/POLY EXCHANGE. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23389615 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT HIP SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2025. TWO EMPHASIS LINERS BROKE DURING REDUCTION OF HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21518344 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT HIP SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2025. TWO EMPHASIS LINERS BROKE DURING REDUCTION OF HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21518343 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LINER WAS DAMAGED DURING TRIAL REDUCTION. UNKNOWN SURGICAL DELAY. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17624090 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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