P.F.C. SIGMA 96-0543Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295233237), received between Nov 30, 2017 and Feb 18, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K241000, 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryFeb 18, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PERIPROSTHETIC INFECTION AND LOOSENING OF THE UNKNOWN COMPONENT AT THE BONE TO CEMENT INTERFACE. UNKNOWN CEMENT WAS USED. STATIC SPACES USED. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. DOI: (B)(6) 2019. DOR: (B)(6) 2020, RIGHT KNEE.

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 9718954 ↗
• InjuryNov 30, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED TODAY DURING KNEE REVISION SURGERY AT (B)(6)HOSPITAL BY MR (B)(6). ORIGINAL SURGERY (B)(6) 2017. REASON FOR REVISION - PAIN AND LACK OF EXTENSION.

  Patient problems: Joint Disorder; Pain

  MAUDE report 7071053 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K241000, 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-1369-04 · Dec 22, 2003 · Terminated
  P.F.C. Knee System 7 Fluted Femoral Stem 18mmX125mm REF 96-1703