P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-12-020Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295063254), received between Oct 25, 2017 and Oct 25, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Bent” (1 report).

51 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K033272, K241000); 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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionOct 25, 2017Bent; Bent

  DER STATES THAT THE FRONT BUMPER TAB ON FRONT OF SIGMA FB CVD TIBIAL INSERT BENT WHEN TRYING TO IMPLANT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME SIZE IMPLANT.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6977352 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K033272, K241000. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0416-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 2-3 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or d
• Z-0414-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH CEMENTED Size 4-7 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or defin
• Z-0418-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH CEMENTED Size 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definiti
• Z-0421-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or defin
• Z-0415-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or
• Z-0412-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH CEMENTED SIZE 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or de
• Z-0417-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 4-7 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or de
• Z-0422-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 2-3 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definit
• Z-0423-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 4-7 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definit
• Z-0419-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH CEMENTED Size 2-3 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definitive
• Z-0420-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH CEMENTED Size 4-7 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definitive
• Z-0413-2014 · Nov 18, 2013 · Terminated
  SIGMA LCS HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT KEEL PUNCH CEMENTED Size 2-3 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or def
• Z-1154-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. SIGMA curved insert; polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 8 mm; Ref 1581-11-008.
• Z-1165-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. SIGMA curved insert; polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 15 mm; Ref 1581-14-015.
• Z-1159-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. SIGMA curved insert; polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 10 mm; Ref 1581-13-010.

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