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P.F.C. SIGMA 86-6426Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA MODULAR FLUTED ROD 12mm x 115mm · Class 2 · Implant

All models of P.F.C. SIGMA (487)

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295217022), received between Jan 6, 2021 and Jan 6, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K241000, K882234, K952830); 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

Device problems

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    HCP CALLED AND INFORMED THE FEMORAL STEM HAD BROKEN INSIDE THE PATIENT AFTER 6 MONTHS.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11126675 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K241000, K882234, K952830. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2949-2018 · Jul 18, 2018 · Terminated
    P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment, Model Number 960830
  • Z-0399-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 2.5, 30.0mm, 67mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, 30.0 mm, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0527.
  • Z-0396-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 2.5, 12.5mm, 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0521.
  • Z-0397-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 2.5, 15.0mm, 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0522.
  • Z-0400-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 4, 20.0mm, 75mm M/L, 51mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0544.
  • Z-0401-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 5, 12.5mm, 83mm M/L, 55mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0551.
  • Z-0398-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 2.5, 17.5mm, 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0523.
  • Z-1369-04 · Dec 22, 2003 · Terminated
    P.F.C. Knee System 7 Fluted Femoral Stem 18mmX125mm REF 96-1703

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