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LCS MILESTONE 2287-34-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · LCS MILESTONE A/P RESECTION GUIDE STD+ · Class 1

All models of LCS MILESTONE (14)

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

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295110095), received between Sep 27, 2017 and Sep 15, 2020 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (4 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

  • Material Deformation4
  • Device-Device Incompatibility3
  • Naturally Worn3
  • Mechanical Jam2
  • Connection Problem1
  • Difficult to Remove1

Patient problems

  • Not Applicable4
  • No Code Available1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2020Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FIXATION PIN SEIZED IN STD+ ANTERIOR/POSTERIOR CUTTING BLOCK. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10538140 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2019Difficult to Remove; Connection Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Difficult to Remove; Connection Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn

    ONCE THE INSTRUMENTS WERE OPENED THE NURSE WAS ASKED TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE DRILL AND ROD FIT THROUGH THE CENTRAL HOLE, IT WAS FOUND THAT IT DID NOT FIT THROUGH THE STD + A/P RESECTION BLOCK BUT DID FIT THROUGH THE OTHER SIZES.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8518730 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn

    WHILE USING THE LCS MILESTONE INSTRUMENTS DURING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT, THE 9MM DRILL AND ROD DID NOT FIT THROUGH THE CENTRAL (IM HOLE) OF THE STD + A/P RESECTION BLOCK. THE OTHER SIZE BLOCKS WERE TRIED WITH THE DRILL AND ROD PASSING THROUGH AS INTENDED. A NEW SET WAS OPENED AND USED.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8514195 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn

    WHILE USING THE LCS MILESTONE INSTRUMENTS DURING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT, THE 9MM DRILL AND ROD DID NOT FIT THROUGH THE CENTRAL (IM HOLE) OF THE STD + A/P RESECTION BLOCK. THE OTHER SIZE BLOCKS WERE TRIED WITH THE DRILL AND ROD PASSING THROUGH AS INTENDED. A NEW SET WAS OPENED AND USED.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8514188 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 29, 2018Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    DURING OPERATION THE FEMORAL CANAL WAS DRILLED AS PER SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. THE DROP BECAME STUCK IN THE CENTRAL HOLE OF THE BLOCK AND JAMMED.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8115689 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2017Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LCS MILESTONE STD + A/P BLOCK MIDDLE PIN HOLE ON THE POSTERIOR LEFT CLUSTER IS BURRED UP AND A PIN WILL NOT GO THROUGH IT.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 6898352 ↗

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