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SIGMA 2011-03-002Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HP REVISION INSTRUMENTS 4 IN 1 CUTTING BLOCK SIZE 3 · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295081234), received between Mar 12, 2019 and Nov 8, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Jam2
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking2
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Difficult to Remove1

Patient problems

  • Not Applicable2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 8, 2019Difficult to Remove; Device-Device Incompatibility; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Remove; Device-Device Incompatibility; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER INSERTING A HEADED PIN THROUGH THE TC3 4 IN 1 BLOCK, THE PIN GOT STRUCK THROUGH THE BLOCK AND DISTAL SPACER AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED, BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE CASE. WITH 20 MINUTES SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 9297438 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2019Mechanical Jam; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Mechanical Jam; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN GOT STUCK.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9240730 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2019Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZE 3 CUTTING BLOCK PINS HOLES DON¿T LET PINS PASS THROUGH.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8412943 ↗

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