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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

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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

    PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 8073995 ↗

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