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SIGMA 9505-02-141Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HIGH PERFORMANCE BALANCED AP BLOCK STYLUS · Class 1

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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 10603295228424), received between Feb 7, 2018 and Jul 27, 2021 — 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1

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.

  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2021Break; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT BROKE AFTER THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED. THE INSTRUMENT WAS COLD WELDED TO THE ROTATION BLOCK. WHEN PUT THROUGH THE WASH, AND WHEN THE INSTRUMENT WAS REMOVED, IT BROKE INTO MANY PIECES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12233139 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 23, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL INSTRUMENT BROKE OR WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7710889 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALANCED SIZER STYLUS BROKE AND FELL APART. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7248561 ↗

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