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ARTICUL/EZE 4734-36-050Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ARTICUL/EZE FEMORAL HEAD CERAMIC 12/14 TAPER 36mm plus 5 · Class 2 · Implant

All models of ARTICUL/EZE (22)

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

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
9
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295505716), received between Jun 17, 2024 and Jul 30, 2026 — classified as 9 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 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: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 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: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 1 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated3

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection4
  • Joint Dislocation3
  • Pain2

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 30, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    It was reported that patient was dislocating; needed to move to a longer construct.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Unknown.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 50087697 ↗
  • InjuryJul 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that patient presented with infected total hip. Poly and head were removed, hip was irrigated thoroughly. New head and poly liner were implanted.DOI: (b)(6)2026.DOR: (b)(6)2026.Affected Side: Left Hip.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 50035830 ↗
  • InjuryJun 1, 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: LEFT HIP.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 25348773 ↗
  • InjuryApr 13, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    PATIENT DISLOCATED. HEAD WAS EXCHANGED FOR A LONGER HEAD.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 24861531 ↗
  • InjuryJun 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT INFECTION WAS SUSPECTED. HEAD AND POLY SWAP PERFORMED.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 22222781 ↗
  • InjuryMar 24, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 21676138 ↗
  • InjuryJan 13, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO TOTAL HIP THAT WAS SUSPECTED TO BE INFECTED POST OPERATIVELY. JOINT WAS WASHED OUT AND A POLY AND HEAD EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 21140890 ↗
  • InjuryOct 2, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED AND STATES THAT: THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 20350606 ↗
  • InjuryJun 17, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS PATIENT'S HIP WAS REVISED DUE TO A RECENT DISLOCATION. 36MM +5 CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED BY A LONGER 36MM +12 CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD, TO TIGHTEN UP (ADD MORE TENSION) TO ABDUCTOR MUSCLES. THIS SURGERY IS THIS PATIENT'S FOURTH HIP REVISION SURGERY, THE PRIOR ONES DUE TO INFECTION. DOI: (B)(6) 2024. DOR: (B)(6) 2024. AFFECTED SIDE : LEFT HIP. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 19554206 ↗

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