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P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-06-108Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR LIPPED (PLI) 6 8mm XLK · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295062905), received between May 30, 2023 and May 30, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (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

  • Difficult to Insert1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 30, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIBIAL INSERT DID NOT PROPERLY SEAT WHEN IMPACTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17020552 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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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