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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-0892Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA DISTAL AUGMENT COMBO SIZE 4 16mm RIGHT · Class 3 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295234456), received between Mar 19, 2021 and Jul 7, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (2 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

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2
  • Loss of or Failure to Bond1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 7, 2021Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS FRACTURE BELOW THE TIBIA IMPLANT AND LOOSENING OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENT AT THE UNKNOWN INTERFACE. UNKNOWN CEMENT WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TC3 AND MBT TRAY COMPONENTS WERE EXPLANTED, THE FRACTURE WAS REDUCED AND PLATED BY ANOTHER SURGEON. AN ATTUNE REVISION CONSTRUCT WAS IMPLANTED IN PLACE. NO SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: (B)(6) 2021, DOR: (B)(6) 2021, RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12127548 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE SURGERY WITH A 5 MINUTES DELAY TIME TO TAKE ANOTHER IMPLANT AND TO MAKE THE FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11561802 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    WHEN OPENING THE IMPLANT, THE TWO PACKAGES ARE PIERCED: NON-STERILE IMPLANT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11532294 ↗

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