SIGMA 2024-57-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HP PARTIAL KNEE-UNI FEMORAL TIP GOUGE · Class 1
- 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 10603295083375), received between Jul 1, 2019 and Oct 23, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Corroded1
- Pitted1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. THE TIP OF THE METAL GOUGE CURVE WAS CHIPPED AND NO LONGER IN A USEABLE CONDITION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE DEVICE WAS DISPOSED OF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20517161 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN OFF. NEED A REPLACEMENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9364786 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2019Break; Corroded; Pitted; Break; Corroded; Pitted
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS USING THE GAUGE ON THE ANTERIOR DISTAL FEMUR TO REMOVE BONE. ON THE FIRST IMPACT THE GAUGE WAS BROKE. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8748854 ↗
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- NA 399.62Synthes GmbH · GOUGE, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY1 report
- Bluntport Plus 176626PCovidien LP · GOUGE, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.