ARTICUL/EZE 4734-40-015Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ARTICUL/EZE FEMORAL HEAD CERAMIC 12/14 TAPER 40mm plus 1.5 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ARTICUL/EZE (22)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 17
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295505754), received between May 12, 2025 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 17 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem14
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection9
- Joint Dislocation3
- Insufficient Information2
- Fall1
- Fluid Discharge1
- Joint Laxity1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50933864 ↗InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient was revised due to exhibited sign of infection, so the surgeon performed a liner and head exchange.Affected side: Left Hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50787884 ↗InjurySep 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50722621 ↗InjuryJun 4, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: (B)(6) 2026. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 25392849 ↗InjuryMay 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LATERALIZATION WAS REQUIRED. DOI: ON (B)(6) 2025. DOR: ON (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 25205498 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE THE AFFECTED SIDE? BELIEVE IT WAS THE RIGHT SIDE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 25174089 ↗InjuryMar 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION. DOI: (B)(6) 2026. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT SIDE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24650978 ↗InjuryFeb 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION, REQUIRING POLY SWAP. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24305824 ↗InjuryJan 26, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS PRESENTED WITH A POSSIBLE INFECTION. SURGEON IRRIGATED AND DEBRIDED AND CHANGED POLYETHYLENE LINER AND FEMORAL HEAD. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24180168 ↗InjuryDec 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT WASH OUT AND HEAD AND LINER SWAP DUE TO QUESTIONABLE FLUID DISCHARGE FROM WOUND. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Fluid Discharge
MAUDE report 23705383 ↗InjuryDec 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS TAKEN BACK TO SURGERY FOR SUSPECTED INFECTION. THE DOCTOR ELECTED TO REMOVE ALL THE IMPLANTS AND REVISE. EVERYTHING WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ISSUE AND NEW IMPLANTS WERE USED ONCE THE PATIENT WAS WASHED OUT. AFFECTED SIDE- RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23682059 ↗InjuryOct 23, 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 WASHOUT AND HEAD SWAP. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23372781 ↗InjuryOct 22, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S HIP WAS DISLOCATED AND CONCERNS OF INFECTION. SURGEON REPLACED CUP, LINER AND HEAD. DOI: (B)(6) 2025 DOR: (B)(6) 2025 AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23357368 ↗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 23296223 ↗InjurySep 16, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD A PRIMARY HIP DONE ON (B)(6) 2025. PATIENT FELL IN CARE FACILITY AND DISLOCATED THE ACETABULAR CUP. SURGEON REVISED PATIENT TO A LARGER PINNACLE CUP WITH DUAL MOBILITY. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Fall; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23063995 ↗InjuryJun 23, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED WITH IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT OF HIP. MODULAR COMPONENTS SWAPPED WHILE IN CAPSULE. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22306867 ↗InjuryMay 12, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT HAD A PRESUMED INFECTION SO THE SURGEON DECIDED TO WASH OUT AND REMOVE ALL THE IMPLANTS. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2025, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22005075 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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