LPS 1987-27-318Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · LPS TIBIAL INSERT HINGE UNIVERSAL MEDIUM 18mm · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295079606), received between Dec 21, 2018 and Jan 2, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Damaged Prior to Use” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Device Damaged Prior to Use1
- Naturally Worn1
- Separation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Code Available2
- Edema1
- Erythema1
- Fall1
- Injury1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- Not Applicable1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE I&D WITH POLY EXCHANGE FOR WOUND DEHISCENCE AFTER A FALL. DOI: (B)(6) 2025. DOR: (B)(6) 2025. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Fall; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 23943779 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD ABRASION AT THE DISTAL END OF THE INLAY. PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OF THE LEFT KNEE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE INLAY COMPONENT WITH COUPLING MECHANISM. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD PRIMARY IMPLANTATION WITH UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER IMPLANTS. ON (B)(6) 2020 PATIENT HAD THE REVISION TO S-ROM AFTER TREATMENT OF INFECTION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22376730 ↗InjuryJul 16, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE IMPLANTATION DATE OF THE RIGHT KNEE WAS (B)(6) 2019.
Patient problems: Edema; Erythema; Injury; No Code Available; Not Applicable; Pain
MAUDE report 10283394 ↗MalfunctionDec 21, 2018Device Damaged Prior to Use; Separation Problem; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BRAND NEW MEDIUM SROM 18MM POLY WAS OPENED AND THE POLY WAS DISASSOCIATED FROM THE MEDAL HINGE. POLY WAS IN TWO PIECES AS WAS UNUSABLE. A SURGICAL DELAY OF 20 MINUTES WAS NOTED. DOE: (B)(6) 2018.
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8189157 ↗
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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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