SIGMA 9505-02-144Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HIGH PERFORMANCE BALANCED RP FEMORAL POSITIONER · Class 1
All models of SIGMA (380)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295228455), received between Aug 28, 2018 and Jun 16, 2021 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 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
- Break8
- Naturally Worn3
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient9
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Naturally Worn; Material Twisted/Bent; Naturally Worn
WEAR OF RUBBER SEALS AT THE SHIM ATTACHMENT SITE. RUBBER WEAR PARTICLES CAN POTENTIALLY FALL OUT DURING USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12011280 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
RUBBER O-RING AT THE CONNECTION SITE BETWEEN POSITIONER AND SHIM HAS FALLEN OUT DURING CLEANING.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10560386 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2019Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Naturally Worn; Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Naturally Worn
RUBBER O-RING IN THE HOLES FOR THE SHIM ATTACHMENTS WEAR OFF RUBBER DEBRIS PARTICLES AND IS NOT APPROVED BY THE STERILIZATION UNITS AT THE HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8481142 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2019Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Naturally Worn; Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Naturally Worn
RUBBER O-RING IN THE HOLES FOR THE SHIM ATTACHMENTS WEAR OFF RUBBER DEBRIS PARTICLES AND IS NOT APPROVED BY THE STERILIZATION UNITS AT THE HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8481138 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7822084 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7822074 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7822018 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7821994 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7821975 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER O-RING AT THE SHIM-ATTACHMENT HOLES WEARS OFF AND RUBBER PARTS FALL OFF DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7821964 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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