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P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-03-115Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR LIPPED (PLI) 3 15mm XLK · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295062578), received between Jul 24, 2017 and May 12, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K040166, K082500, K241000, K943462); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Joint Laxity1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1
  • Unspecified Tissue Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 12, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    CLINICAL ADVERSE EVENT RECEIVED FOR DISLOCATION OF FEMORAL/TIBIAL COMPONENT. EVENT IS SERIOUS AND IS CONSIDERED MODERATE. EVENT IS POSSIBLY RELATED TO DEVICE. EVENT IS NOT RELATED TO PROCEDURE. DATE OF IMPLANT: (B)(6) 2017. DATE OF REVISION: UNK. DATE OF EVENT: (B)(6) 2023 (RIGHT KNEE). TREATMENT: REVISION; REVISED COMPONENTS UNSPECIFIED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Joint Laxity; Unspecified Tissue Injury

    MAUDE report 16919057 ↗
  • InjuryJul 24, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN, ACUTE INFECTION AND LOOSENING OF FEMUR AND TIBIAL COMPONENTS AT THE BONE TO CEMENT INTERFACE. CEMENT MANUFACTURER IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 6735655 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K040166, K082500, K241000, K943462. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1077-2014 · Dec 9, 2013 · Terminated
    PFC SIGMA Cruciate Retaining (CR); Cemented Femoral devices; (Size 5/RT) Used during primary total knee arthroplasty to improve patient mobility.
  • Z-1686-2009 · May 7, 2009 · Terminated
    DePuy P.F.C. Sigma Knee System, Non-Porous Cruciate Retaining Femoral Component, 73 mm M/L 69 mm A/P, 5 left, sterile, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 96-0005. The devic
  • Z-0405-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 4, 8mm, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0650.
  • Z-0404-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 3, 10mm, 71mm M/L, 47mm A/P, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0641.
  • Z-0407-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 5, 15mm, 83mm M/L, 55mm A/P, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0663.
  • Z-0403-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 3, 8 mm, 71mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/ REF 96-0640.
  • Z-0402-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 2.5, 8 mm, 67mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, UHMWPE, 2.5, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0630.
  • Z-0406-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System All Polyethylene Curved Tibial Component, 4, 10mm, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0651.

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