P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-15-115Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 5 15mm XLK · Class 2 · Implant
All models of P.F.C. SIGMA (487)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295063667), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Jun 14, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Naturally Worn1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- Joint Contracture1
- Joint Laxity1
- Muscular Rigidity1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 14, 2022No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ITEM 158115115/LOT 8244470 HAS EXPIRED, 31/12/2020 ON THE PACKAGE, ALTHOUGH THE EXP DATE IN THE SYSTEM IS 16/08/2022.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14685676 ↗InjuryJun 27, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATED THAT THE CEMENT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS THE PATIENT DID NOT DO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND GOT A STIFF KNEE SO THE DOCTOR PUT A THINNER INSERT IN THE PATIENT SO HE COULD BEND HIS KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Contracture; Muscular Rigidity
MAUDE report 12073119 ↗InjuryApr 23, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
THE PATIENT'S KNEE WAS REVISED DUE TO INSTABLE KNEE. PREVIOUS PATELLA TENDON TRANSFER AT YOUNG AGE. OTHER PREVIOUS SURGERIES PRIOR TO ORIGINAL TOTAL KNEE. LIGAMENT LAXITY HYPERTENSION AND POSTERIOR LATERAL POLY WEAR. REVISED 15MM CURVED POLY TO 20MM CURVED PLUS TO GAIN STABILITY. DOI: (B)(6) 2018. DOR: (B)(6) 2021. LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 11713205 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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