EMPHASYSRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 34 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 313
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 271
- Recalls
- 0
We found 34 models of EMPHASYS by Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 313 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 17, 2023 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 271 injuries, 42 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (65 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported EMPHASYS problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem205
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated65
- Difficult to Insert13
- Device-Device Incompatibility11
- Material Deformation10
- Naturally Worn7
- Fracture4
- Break3
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection148
- Joint Dislocation63
- Insufficient Information30
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions27
- Joint Laxity23
- Pain19
- Fluid Discharge12
- Fall10
EMPHASYS models
34 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- EMPHASYS 4722-50-036PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED39 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-48-036PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED30 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-040Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented22 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-040PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED21 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-040PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED21 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-036Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented19 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-48-436PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED15 reports
- EMPHASYS 2999-66-724IMPACTOR15 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-440PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED12 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-50-436Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented11 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-436Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented10 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-036Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented10 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-50-236PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED9 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-440PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED8 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-036Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented8 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-60-040Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented7 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-436Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented6 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-240Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented6 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-240Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented6 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-440Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented5 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-436Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented5 reports
- EMPHASYS 2999-66-959IMPACTOR4 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-236PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-54-240Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented3 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-60-240Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented3 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-48-236Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented3 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-52-236Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented3 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-56-236PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-60-036Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented2 reports
- EMPHASYS 4722-60-440PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- EMPHASYS 4722-64-236PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- EMPHASYS 4722-46-432PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- EMPHASYS 4722-48-432PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- EMPHASYS 2999-66-974IMPACTOR1 report
Recent EMPHASYS adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that patient was revised due to Infection.DOI: (b)(6)2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected Side: Left Hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50933752 ↗InjurySep 29, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
It was reported that Due to dislocation, Dr. removed head, cup and liner and replaced with competitor cup and liner and new Depuy headDOI(B)(6) 2026DOR (B)(6) 2026Affected side-Left
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50931181 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
It was reported that the patient underwent the revision of an Emphasys cup due to dislocation. The cup was reported to have been implanted too steep/open and retroverted, and the event was described as surgeon error rather than implant fault.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50884874 ↗InjurySep 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the surgeon did head and liner exchange.DOI: Unknown.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected Side: Left.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50855024 ↗InjurySep 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient was revised due to suspected infection.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Right Hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50854096 ↗InjurySep 21, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50847473 ↗InjurySep 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50829009 ↗InjurySep 18, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50827230 ↗InjurySep 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that patient was revised due to Infection.Affected Side: Left Hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50816345 ↗InjurySep 17, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that patient was revised due to infection.DOI- (b)(6) 2026,DOR-Unknown,Affected side-Left hip.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50806615 ↗InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50792582 ↗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 50787786 ↗InjurySep 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that patient was having infectionDOI: Unknown DOR: (b)(6), 2026Affected side: Unknown
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50732604 ↗InjurySep 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50722622 ↗InjurySep 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50572914 ↗
Other Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. products
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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