Watson Extraction SystemRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy (Ireland) · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 143
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 8 models of Watson Extraction System by Depuy (Ireland) in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 143 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 3, 2025 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 143 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (83 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 Watson Extraction System problems
Device problems
- Break83
- Material Deformation38
- Device-Device Incompatibility26
- Mechanical Jam9
- No Apparent Adverse Event6
- Structural Problem4
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Crack1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions132
- Insufficient Information11
Watson Extraction System models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Watson Extraction System 17601Osteotome60 reports
- Watson Extraction System 17001Osteotome41 reports
- Watson Extraction System 17201Osteotome21 reports
- Watson Extraction System 17501Osteotome12 reports
- Watson Extraction System 17401Osteotome4 reports
- Watson Extraction System 17301Osteotome3 reports
- Watson Extraction System 14014Osteotome1 report
- Watson Extraction System 14220Osteotome1 report
Recent Watson Extraction System adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50902750 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50902745 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Material Integrity Problem
It was reported that patient underwent a hip revision. While trying to remove the old hip implant, the slap hammer instrument was damaged.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50871853 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50721479 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50595485 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50595483 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Break
Handles broke while being impacted to extract a stem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50581938 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Break
Handles broke while being impacted to extract a stem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50581936 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50522065 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50241564 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50087088 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STRIKE PLATE BROKE OFF THE WATSON OSTEOTOME HANDLE. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. THERE WAS NO DELAY TO SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25549562 ↗MalfunctionJun 1, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT HAD AN UNKNOWN ALLEGATION. IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25355326 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE WELD ON THE STRIKE PLATE BROKE DURING IMPACTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25330475 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STEM EXTRACTION VICE BECAME STUCK/COLD WELDED TO THE STEM TRUNNION DURING HIP SURGERY. WHILE REMOVING THE EXTRACTOR, THE TENSION BOLT SNAPPED JUST BELOW THE THREADS. NO PIECES WERE MISSING OR LOST. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE FIELD. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES TO REMOVE THE EXTRACTOR BEFORE CONTINUING THE REMOVAL PROCESS. THE REMOVED STEM WAS A COMPETITOR¿S PRODUCT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25301659 ↗
Other Depuy (Ireland) products
All Depuy (Ireland) devices →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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