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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1341Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA CURVED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 2.5 10mm 67mm M/L 45mm A/P · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295237129), received between Nov 26, 2017 and Jun 2, 2022 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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

  • Break7
  • Crack1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC ON THE POLY TRIALS PEELED WHILE DOING TRIAL REDUCTION. SURGICAL DELAY UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14581977 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 17, 2022Break; Break

    TIBIAL INSERT IS BROKEN ON THE TRIAL. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13266515 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 10, 2021Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZE 2.5 10MM FB CVD SIGMA INSERT CRACKED AND BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. ALL PIECES RETRIEVED. PLEASE SEND A REPLACEMENT TO OUR KNOXVILLE OFFICE. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12454125 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLY TRIAL WAS FLAKING OFF ON TRIAL REDUCTION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12378473 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 21, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SZ 2.5 10 MM SIGMA CVD POLY BROKE WHILE BEING REMOVED WITH AN OSTEOTOME. NO SURGICAL DELAY HAPPEN.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8724109 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 30, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT SIGMA CVD INS TR SZ 2.5 10MM, PRODUCT CODE 961341 BROKE DURING SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8564417 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 29, 2018Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    TRIALS ARE WORN AND CHIPPED THROUGH MULTIPLE USE, HOSPITAL ARE NOT PREPARED TO RE STERILISE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8117157 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 26, 2017Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLY TRIAL WAS BROKEN. NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PIECES LEFT IN PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7058169 ↗

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