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EMPHASYS 4732-36-022Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · EMPHASYS MOBILE BEARING HEAD AOX 36mm 22.225mm · 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 10603295529477), 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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 23759939 ↗
  • 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 23705640 ↗

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