SIGMA 2011-03-002Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HP REVISION INSTRUMENTS 4 IN 1 CUTTING BLOCK SIZE 3 · Class 1
All models of SIGMA (380)
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 ↗
Other INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC devices
- SIGMA LCS 9505-01-230Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC95 reports
- ATTUNE 2544-00-522Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC58 reports
- SIGMA LCS 9505-01-229Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC56 reports
- SIGMA 2024-40-100Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC43 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-158Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-156Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- SIGMA 2024-40-200Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC40 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-155Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC39 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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