EMPHASYS 4732-42-028Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · EMPHASYS MOBILE BEARING HEAD AOX 42mm 28mm · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295529514), received between Apr 17, 2025 and Apr 11, 2026 — classified as 5 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. 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 Problem4
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection3
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD AN INFECTED SURGICAL SITE. HAD A HEAD, POLY, AND LINER EXCHANGE. AFFECTED SIDE- LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24851785 ↗InjuryDec 15, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAS DISLOCATED HIP TWICE SINCE ORIGINAL SURGERY. THE STEM AND CUP ARE WELL FIXED. THE HEAD AND DM LINER WERE REMOVED AND SWAPPED FOR AN ELEVATED RIM LINER AND LONGER HEAD. NO DELAY IN SURGERY OR PATIENT INJURY. NO MORE INFORMATION IS KNOWN. DOI: (B)(6) 2025; DOR: (B)(6) 2025; AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23803398 ↗InjuryNov 5, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEAD AND LINER WAS EXCHANGED. DOI- UNKNOWN. DOR- (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE- UNKNOWN HIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23477995 ↗InjuryApr 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A REVISION THR ON (B)(6) 2025 AND GOT INFECTED POSTOPERATIVELY. A SECOND REVISION WAS PERFORMED. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21912343 ↗InjuryApr 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT HIP REPLACEMENT DUE TO INFECTION. A WASHOUT WITH HEAD BALL AND LINER EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21855189 ↗
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- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
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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