ARTICUL/EZE 4734-40-120Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ARTICUL/EZE FEMORAL HEAD CERAMIC 12/14 TAPER 40mm plus 12 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ARTICUL/EZE (22)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295505785), received between Jun 10, 2024 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 3 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation1
- Joint Laxity1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient showed signs of possible infection. Doctor washed out the hip and exchanged the head and liner.DOI: Unknown,DOR: Unknown,Affected side: Left Hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50012649 ↗InjuryMar 5, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY HAD TO EXPLANT ALL IMPLANTS BECAUSE PATIENT WAS UNSTABLE DOI: (B)(6) 2026. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 24518349 ↗InjuryJun 10, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
STUDY NO: DOTS CLINICAL NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FOR REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION. DATE OF IMPLANT: (B)(6) 2023 DATE OF REVISION: (B)(6) 2024 (LEFT HIP). TREATMENT: HEAD AND LINER WERE REVISED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 19498552 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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