Device for inserting an insert (1), made in particular of ceramic material, by impaction into a cup (50) designed to be received in the cotyl of a hip, comprising: means (17, 20, 21, 22) for gripping the insert, in particular at an upper free edge of the insert a rod (5, 6) for the application of shock designed to be held by the surgeon and for the application of an impaction shock to the insert when it is held by the gripping means opposite the cup to be introduced therein and an impaction head (9) with a surface designed to come in contact with at least one insert part, in particular the inner surface of a hollow of the insert.
