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LCS COMPLETE 1294-09-840Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · LCS COMPLETE 3 Peg Patella Metal Backed Poly Replacement STD · Class 3 · Implant

All models of LCS COMPLETE (117)

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

Adverse event reports
12
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295022787), received between Aug 1, 2017 and Jan 29, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem7
  • Fracture2
  • Naturally Worn2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Unstable1

Patient problems

  • Pain7
  • Joint Laxity3
  • Insufficient Information2
  • No Code Available2
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 29, 2026Fracture; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED A LCS RP DD INLAY AND 3 PEG PATELLA NEEDS TO BE CHANGED DUE TO BROKEN POLY AT THE PATELLA. ADDITIONALLY, IMPLANTS ARE WORN OUT, BECAUSE OF LONG IMPLANTATION DURATION. REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24215502 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: A. ARE THE FEMORAL COMPONENT, TIBIAL TRAY, TIBIAL INSERT AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS DEPUY PRODUCTS? NO OTHER DEPUY PRODUCTS.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 23024769 ↗
  • InjuryMar 28, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLY OF THE METAL BACKED 3 PEG LCS PATELLA WAS FRACTURED. ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE JUST THE POLY ELLA. IT APPEARED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS DAMAGED, PREVENTING FULL SEATING OF THE REPLACEMENT POLY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT SIDE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21717981 ↗
  • InjuryOct 1, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO UNSTABLE KNEE. SURGEON SWAPPED POLY AND PATELLA. NO LOT NUMBERS AVAILABLE. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2024. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 20346881 ↗
  • InjuryOct 13, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2022, AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 15595427 ↗
  • InjuryAug 24, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLYETHYLENE INSERT WAS EXCHANGED DUE TO INSTABILITY AND POLYETHYLENE WEAR. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2021; UNKNOWN KNEE.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 12361256 ↗
  • InjuryAug 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT'S KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNK. DOR: (B)(6) 2021. UNKNOWN SIDE.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12280757 ↗
  • InjuryJan 4, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2020, RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 11109448 ↗
  • InjuryAug 21, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR SAID THE PATIENT HAD PAIN FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS POLY EXCHANGE DONE YEARS AGO. HE PERFORMED SOME SOFT TISSUE RELEASES TO HELP BALANCE THE PATIENT'S KNEE AND EXCHANGED BOTH THE TIBIAL INSERT AND METAL BACKED PATELLA POLY. DOI: (B)(6) 2014; DPR: (B)(6) 2019, LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain

    MAUDE report 8915528 ↗
  • InjuryJan 16, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABILITY AND PAIN.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain

    MAUDE report 8254317 ↗
  • InjuryDec 7, 2018Unstable; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Unstable; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND INSTABILITY.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 8142134 ↗
  • InjuryAug 1, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAINFUL KNEE DUE TO INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 6756393 ↗

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