EMPHASYS 4732-46-028Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · EMPHASYS MOBILE BEARING HEAD AOX 46mm 28mm · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295529538), received between Mar 25, 2025 and Mar 6, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 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 Problem4
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection4
- Joint Dislocation2
- Fall1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTION, EXPLANTED ALL COMPONENTS FOR I AND D. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE CASE, THERE WAS NO HARM DONE TO THE PATIENT, THERE WERE NO COMPLAINTS. I HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION LAST REVISION WAS ON (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24530875 ↗InjuryMar 2, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. DOI: (B)(6) 2024. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 24482783 ↗InjuryNov 11, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
UPDATED EVENT DESCRIPTION: SUBJECT ID: (B)(6). STUDY NO: (B)(4). CLINICAL ADVERSE EVENT RECEIVED FOR HIP REVISION - INFECTION. DEVICE RELATED: NO INFORMATION PROVIDED. PROCEDURE RELATED: NO INFORMATION PROVIDED. DATE OF EVENT: 13 OCT 2025. DATE OF IMPLANT: (B)(6) 2025. DATE OF REVISION: (B)(6) 2025. DEVICE LOCATION: RIGHT. TREATMENT/IMPACT: COMPONENTS REMOVED (STEM, HEAD). DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS USED: CATALOG NUMBER: 101854018. LOT NUMBER: 4442962. COMPONENT TYPE: STEM. DESCRIPTION: RECLAIM MONOBLOC REVISION STANDARD STEM 18 STANDARD OFFSET. CATALOG NUMBER: 473246028. LOT NUMBER: 4838000. COMPONENT TYPE: HEAD. DESCRIPTION: EMPHASYS 46 MM X 28 MM AOX MOBILE BEARING HEAD. CATALOG NUMBER: 472556046. LOT NUMBER: 4671538. COMPONENT TYPE: LINER. DESCRIPTION: EMPHASYS 56-58 MM X 46 MM DUAL MOBILITY LINER. CATALOG NUMBER: 471056300. LOT NUMBER: 4925729. COMPONENT TYPE: SHELL. DESCRIPTION: EMSYS SHL 3HOLE 56. CATALOG NUMBER: 121735500. LOT NUMBER: PU209417. COMPONENT TYPE: SCREW. DESCRIPTION: CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW 35MM. CATALOG NUMBER: 121745500. LOT NUMBER: PU216737. COMPONENT TYPE: SCREW. DESCRIPTION: CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW 45MM. CATALOG NUMBER: 136528310. LOT NUMBER: 4369950. COMPONENT TY
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23522656 ↗InjuryJun 27, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR PERFORMED I&D WASHOUT AND HEAD EXCHANGE FOR POSSIBLE INFECTION. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 22344260 ↗InjuryJun 5, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD FELL AND FRACTURE HIS HIP BELOW THE STEM AND DUAL MOBILITY LINER WAS ALSO LOOSE. DOCTOR WANTED TO REVISE TO A REVISION STEM AND DUAL MOBILITY COMPONENTS. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT HIP.
Patient problems: Fall; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22151577 ↗InjuryMar 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT BECAME INFECTED. ALL COMPONENTS (EXCEPT CUP) WERE REMOVED AND NEW IMPLANTS WERE INSERTED AFTER IRRIGATION. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT HIP.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21687086 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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 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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