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LPS 1987-27-221Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · LPS TIBIAL INSERT HINGE UNIVERSAL SMALL 21mm · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295079521), received between Jun 14, 2018 and Apr 28, 2022 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection3
  • Discomfort1
  • Muscular Rigidity1
  • No Code Available1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 28, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS HAD KNEE DISCOMFORT AND KNEE STIFFNESS. IMPLANTS REMOVED AND WENT WITH A SMALLER FEMORAL COMPONENT AND THINNER POLY. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE UNKNOWN. BONE CEMENT WAS NOT INDICATED. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2022; AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT SIDE.

    Patient problems: Discomfort; Muscular Rigidity

    MAUDE report 14237964 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS KNEE INFECTION. THE 21MM SMALL HINGE INSERT WAS REMOVED AND A NEW 21MM SMALL INSERT AND PIN WAS REPLACED. DOI: (B)(6) 2019; DOR: (B)(6) 2020; RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 9800222 ↗
  • InjuryAug 13, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL ON (B)(6) 2018 FOR YET ANOTHER SURGERY. ALL IMPACTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE LEFT KNEE. MULTIPLE SPECIMENS WERE SENT TO THE LAB. A CEMENT SPACER WAS PLACED IN THE VOID CREATED BY IMPLANT REMOVAL. PATIENT MAY FACE A CHALLENGING DECISION AS TO NEXT PROCEDURE. SURGEON MENTIONED POSSIBILITY OF AKA. DOI: (B)(6) 2015; (B)(6) 2018, INSERT ONLY; DOR: (B)(6) 2018; LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7778374 ↗
  • InjuryJun 14, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS CHRONIC INFECTION. POLY EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED. DOI: (B)(6) 2015; DOR: (B)(6) 2018; LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 7601992 ↗

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