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P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-11-115Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 2 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 10603295063179), received between Feb 20, 2018 and Feb 22, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

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

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Joint Laxity1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryFeb 22, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO KNEE JOINT INSTABILITY AND POSTERIOR POLY WEAR. PATIENT NEEDED A THICKER POLY TO TENSION THE SOFT TISSUES APPROPRIATELY. DOI: (B)(6) 2008. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Joint Laxity

    MAUDE report 16417572 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 20, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS INFECTION. SURGEON DID I AND D AND A POLY SWAP. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2018; LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7281866 ↗

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