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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-0046Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA FEMORAL CRUCIATE SUBSTITUTING CEMENTED 6 LEFT · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295232261), received between May 19, 2022 and May 19, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

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

24 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K241000, K950010, K952830, K971189); 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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Loss of or Failure to Bond1

Patient problems

  • Discomfort1
  • Muscular Rigidity1
  • Osteolysis1
  • Pain1
  • Swelling/ Edema1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 19, 2022Loss of or Failure to Bond; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    CLINICAL NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FOR REVISION DUE TO PAIN AND STIFFNESS. DATE OF IMPLANT: (B)(6) 2004, DATE OF REVISION: (B)(6) 2022, (LEFT KNEE). REVISION OF THE INSERT, TIBIAL AND FEMORAL COMPONENTS. PATELLA NOT REVISED.

    Patient problems: Discomfort; Muscular Rigidity; Osteolysis; Pain; Swelling/ Edema

    MAUDE report 14437071 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K241000, K950010, K952830, K971189. 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-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-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-0422-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 64 mm M/L, 43 mm A/P, 17.5 mm, 2, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2713.
  • 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-0392-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 76 mm M/L, 51 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 4, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0451.
  • Z-0390-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0441.
  • Z-0419-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, 8.0mm, 4, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2650.
  • Z-0386-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 2.5, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0431.
  • Z-0421-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 64 mm M/L, 43 mm A/P, 15 mm, 2, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2712.
  • Z-0388-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, 15.0 mm, 2.5, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0433.
  • Z-0389-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 8.0 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0440.
  • Z-0395-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 89 mm M/L, 59 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 6, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0471.
  • Z-0420-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, 12.5mm, 4, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2652.
  • Z-0418-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 71mm M/L, 47mm A/P, 15.0mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; REF Product Code/96-2643.

…and 9 more.

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