P.F.C. SIGMA 86-6026Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295216810), received between Sep 1, 2020 and Sep 1, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (1 report).

16 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K241000, K884796); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 1, 2020Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond

  THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS LOOSENING OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENT AT CEMENT TO IMPLANT INTERFACE. AN UNKNOWN CEMENT WAS USED. AT PRIMARY SURGERY, SURGEON ONLY PUT CEMENT ON THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE BASEPLATE AND NONE ON THE STEM/KEEL PORTION. SIGMA FEMUR WAS WELL FIXED. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2020, UNKNOWN AFFECTED SIDE.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 10477371 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K241000, K884796. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-3099-2011 · Jun 28, 2011 · Terminated
  PFC Sigma Round Dome Patella 38 MM 3 Peg Device is indicated for use in knee replacement procedures in conjunction with femoral knee prosthesis components and polymethylmethacryla
• Z-1344-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4624.
• Z-1333-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4144.
• Z-1332-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 1, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4031.
• Z-1337-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 17.5 mm; Ref 98-4151.
• Z-1335-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4142.
• Z-1338-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4154.
• Z-1345-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4623.
• Z-1342-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4610.
• Z-1340-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4157.
• Z-1339-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4158.
• Z-1343-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4618.
• Z-1334-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4143.
• Z-1336-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4152.
• Z-1341-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 6, 15.0 mm; Ref 98-4198.

…and 1 more.