P.F.C. SIGMA 1581-22-115Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING STABILIZED 2.5 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295064190), received between Nov 15, 2018 and Aug 24, 2022 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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 Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Code Available2
- Pain2
- Adhesion(s)1
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Fall1
- Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 24, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PAIN AND SWELLING SECONDARY TO A FALL ON (B)(6) 2022.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Fall; Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 15289486 ↗InjuryApr 12, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
RIGHT KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT REQUIRED REVISION DUE TO INABILITY FOR THE PATIENT TO FLEX HIS KNEE, OF NOTE THE FEMUR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REVISED AND WAS A STEMMED TC3 REVISION FEMUR, THE TIBIAL COMPONENT WAS STILL THE PRIMARY TIBIAL MBT COMPONENT ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED PREVIOUSLY. REASON FOR PREVIOUS PRIMARY AND REVISION IS UNKNOWN. UNABLE TO GAIN THE REFERENCE NUMBERS FROM OTHER IMPLANTS AS THE RELEVANT AREAS WERE COVERED BY CEMENT OR UNREADABLE.
Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 11648706 ↗InjuryNov 5, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A ROUTINE RIGHT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2019. PATIENT WAS PRESENTED TO SURGEON'S OFFICE WITH MECHANICAL NOISE, AND AN INABILITY TO FLEX HER KNEE AFTER A FALL. PATIENT WAS BROUGHT TO THE OPERATING ROOM AND IT IS NOTED ONCE ENTERING THE KNEE THAT THE LINER IS NO LONGER ENGAGED WITH THE TIBIA AND IS SITTING ABOVE IT. TIBIAL LINER IS BEING SENT TO DEPUY FOR ANALYSIS. SURGEON IS REQUESTING A RESPONSE LETTER. DOI: (B)(6) 2019; DOR: (B)(6) 2019; RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint; No Code Available
MAUDE report 9279103 ↗InjuryMar 25, 2019Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO LOT OF WEAR ON THE PATELLA AS WELL AS A LITTLE POLY WEAR AND INSTABILITY. SO THE SURGEON REMOVED PATELLA AND POLY AND PUT IN A THICKER POLY TO HELP WITH STABILITY AND RE-PREPPED THE PATELLA. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2019. RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 8447492 ↗InjuryNov 15, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
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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