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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1241Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA POSTERIOR-LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 3 10mm 71mm M/L 47mm A/P · 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 10603295236252), received between Dec 14, 2017 and Nov 23, 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
  • Naturally Worn2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 23, 2021Break; Naturally Worn; Break; Naturally Worn

    THE HOSPITAL IS REPORTING THAT THE PLASTIC IS STARTING TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE TRAILS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. NO REPORTED SURGICAL DELAY OR PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12860311 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 23, 2021Break; Naturally Worn; Break; Naturally Worn

    THE HOSPITAL IS REPORTING THAT THE PLASTIC IS STARTING TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE TRAILS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. NO REPORTED SURGICAL DELAY OR PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12860226 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 14, 2017Break; Break

    DAN DID A PFC TODAY- DURING THE CASE SMALL PIECES CAME OFF THE ABOVE INSERT- PLEASE CAN YOU SEND US A REPLACEMENT TRIAL INSERT. FLOSSY ALSO MENTIONED THAT ONE OF OUR SETS IS ALSO MISSING A BLACK PATELLA TRIAL.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7117386 ↗

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