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LCS 1278-24-025Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · LCS TIBIAL INSERT MENISCAL BEARING BRIDGING BEARING STD+/LG 10mm · Class 3 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295020400), received between Oct 31, 2018 and Jul 11, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Code Available1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 11, 2022Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    SURGEON REPORTED TO BFARM: "REVISION OF KNEE-TEP RIGHT SIDE ON (B)(6) 2022 AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARS - FRACTURE OF THE FEMORAL LCS CLASSIC SHIELD. MEDIAL FEMORAL CONDYLE SHOWS A TRANSVERSE IMPLANT FRACTURE (IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). PE INLAY CORRESPONDING (FULL-LAYER WEAR). THE IMPLANT WAS SCRAPPED AT THE PATIENT'S REQUEST." DOI: (B)(6) 2001. DOR: (B)(6) 2022. RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 14977228 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2020Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    THE MENICSAL BEARING IS WORN OUT CAUSING INSTABILITY IN THE PATIENT KNEE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 10197389 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 8024140 ↗

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